1. Arunachal Pradesh’s Water Resources — India’s Richest Himalayan State
Arunachal Pradesh is India’s most water-rich state — a hydrological powerhouse fed by the Eastern Himalayas, the Tibetan Plateau, and some of the heaviest rainfall in the country. The state is drained by five major river systems — the Siang (Brahmaputra), Subansiri, Lohit, Kameng-Jiabharali, and Tirap-Loktak — and their hundreds of tributaries, all ultimately flowing into the Brahmaputra in Assam. With over 5,000 rivers and streams and glaciers feeding perennial flows from the north, no state in India offers a richer canvas for water resources management — or a more demanding one.
Arunachal Pradesh holds an estimated one-third of India’s total hydropower potential — approximately 50,000 MW — making its rivers the subject of intense planning activity by NEEPCO, NHPC, and the Central Water Commission. At the same time, the state faces rising hazard exposure: glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), landslide-dammed lakes, flash floods in steep river valleys, and ongoing deforestation in the mid-elevation zones all combine to create a complex and dynamic water management challenge.
Managing these resources — and the hazards they generate — demands a level of spatial intelligence that only GIS, Remote Sensing, and Geospatial Science can provide. And for students and professionals in Itanagar, understanding and applying these tools is one of the most career-relevant investments they can make.
⚡ Why Itanagar Professionals Need GIS Skills Now
Arunachal Pradesh is entering a decade of unprecedented infrastructure and conservation investment — hydropower projects, national highways, border area development, and forest carbon programmes all require GIS-trained professionals. State agencies including APWRD (Arunachal Pradesh Water Resources Department), APFD (Forest Department), NERIST, and Rajiv Gandhi University are all expanding their geospatial capacity. A GIS course from Itanagar positions you at the centre of that demand.
2. Why GIS & Remote Sensing Are Critical for Arunachal’s Water Systems
Arunachal Pradesh’s river systems span some of the world’s most rugged terrain — from glaciers at 5,000m in Tawang and West Kameng to tropical floodplains at 100m in the Brahmaputra valley. Ground access is limited, road networks sparse, and seasonal cloud cover is relentless. Only satellites can provide consistent, wide-area monitoring of this landscape.
Glacial Lake Inventory & Change Detection
Multi-temporal Sentinel-2 and Landsat NDWI analysis tracks the growth of glacial lakes across the Siang, Subansiri, Tawang, and Lohit basins — the first step in GLOF hazard assessment.
Landslide & Debris Flow Mapping
SAR coherence (Sentinel-1 InSAR) and optical change detection identify mass movement events that dam rivers or threaten downstream valley communities — critical in Arunachal’s steep gorge landscapes.
Hydropower Site Assessment
DEM-based terrain analysis, catchment delineation, and LULC mapping are fundamental to hydropower feasibility studies across the Subansiri, Siang, Kameng, and Dibang basins.
Flood Extent Mapping in Valley Floors
Sentinel-1 SAR enables cloud-free flood mapping of Arunachal’s valley floors even during the monsoon — when optical imagery is completely obscured by cloud cover for weeks at a time.
Cloud-Scale GEE Analysis
Google Earth Engine processes decades of Landsat and Sentinel archives to reveal long-term river channel migration, seasonal discharge patterns, and deforestation trends across the entire state.
Forest & Biodiversity Corridor Mapping
Arunachal’s forests are among the most biodiverse in Asia. Satellite-based NDVI, forest cover change detection, and habitat connectivity modelling support conservation planning across the Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot.
3. Case Study: Siang (Brahmaputra) River — Arunachal’s Spine
The Siang — A Himalayan Giant Under Geospatial Scrutiny
The Siang is the main stem of the Brahmaputra as it enters India from the Tibetan Plateau through the Namcha Barwa syntaxis — one of the deepest river gorges on Earth. It drains approximately 83,000 sq km of catchment and carries enormous sediment loads from the actively uplifting Himalayas. In October 2018, the Siang ran black for weeks following a massive upstream landslide in Tibet — an event that could only be tracked, mapped, and explained using satellite remote sensing.
GIS and remote sensing applications on the Siang span the entire spectrum of water resources management:
Landslide Dam Detection
Sentinel-1 SAR coherence analysis monitors the slopes above the Siang gorge for mass movement activity and can detect landslide dam formation within days of an event — critical for downstream warning systems in East Siang and Assam.
Gorge Geomorphology
TanDEM-X and Cartosat DEM analysis of the Siang gorge documents channel slope, knickpoint locations, and terrace sequences — inputs for hydropower feasibility and seismic hazard assessment.
Sediment Plume Tracking
Google Earth Engine analysis of Landsat and Sentinel-2 Band 3/4 turbidity proxies tracks the movement of sediment plumes from upstream events downstream through the Assam floodplain — providing data for the 2018 discolouration investigation.
River Channel Migration
Multi-decade Landsat imagery documents lateral channel migration of the Siang in its braided middle reaches — data essential for bridge site selection, bank protection planning, and riparian land tenure disputes.
🛰 The 2018 Siang Discolouration Event
In late October 2018, the Siang turned dark grey-black, alarming communities across East Siang and Assam. GIS professionals using Google Earth Engine were able to map a large upstream landslide in Tibet using Sentinel-2 imagery, correlate timing with the river discolouration, and model sediment transport downstream — demonstrating precisely the kind of applied geospatial skill that professionals trained in GIS courses carry into real-world river management contexts.
4. Case Study: Subansiri River — Arunachal’s Hydropower Powerhouse
Subansiri — Where Geospatial Science Meets Himalayan Energy
The Subansiri is one of the largest tributaries of the Brahmaputra and the focus of India’s most ambitious ongoing hydropower development — the 2,000 MW Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project at Gerukamukh. The project, long delayed by downstream protests and seismic concerns, has made the Subansiri basin one of the most studied river systems in Northeast India from a geospatial standpoint. Basin-wide LULC mapping, seismic microzonation support, landslide susceptibility mapping, and downstream flood modelling have all been conducted using GIS and remote sensing tools.
GIS Workflow: Subansiri Basin Hydropower Assessment
Watershed Delineation — Cartosat & SRTM DEM
Download Cartosat-3 DEM (10m) for the Subansiri basin. Apply sink-fill preprocessing in SAGA/QGIS. Delineate sub-watersheds using GRASS r.watershed, placing pour points at Gerukamukh dam site and major tributaries (Kimin, Sippi, Pange).
Landslide Susceptibility Mapping
Overlay slope angle, aspect, lithology, land cover, proximity to lineaments, and drainage density in QGIS or ArcGIS. Apply Frequency Ratio or Logistic Regression model calibrated against known historical landslide inventory mapped from Sentinel-2 change detection.
LULC Classification from Sentinel-2
Perform supervised Random Forest classification on Sentinel-2 10m imagery for the full catchment. Generate 8-class map: dense forest, degraded forest, scrub, agriculture/jhum, settlement, water body, snow/ice, bare rock. Use GEE for multi-temporal compositing above persistent cloud cover.
Downstream Flood Inundation Modelling
For dam-break or extreme discharge scenarios, feed Cartosat DEM with HEC-RAS 2D unsteady flow model. Inundation maps for North Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, and Majuli districts in Assam require cross-boundary data integration — a key GIS skill in transboundary river management.
Seismic Hazard Integration
Overlay USGS ShakeMap data, NDMA seismic zone IV/V classification, and SAR-derived surface deformation (Sentinel-1 InSAR) to produce composite geohazard maps for the dam reservoir zone — an increasingly standard GIS deliverable in NE India hydropower EIA reports.
5. Case Study: Glacial Lake Monitoring & GLOF Hazard Assessment
Glacial Lakes — Arunachal’s Hidden Water Hazard
Arunachal Pradesh’s eastern Himalayan glaciers are receding under climate change, leaving behind a growing inventory of proglacial and supraglacial lakes held back by unstable moraine dams. A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) — where a moraine dam fails and releases a massive flood pulse — is one of the most destructive natural hazards in high-mountain Asia. The Tawang, Kameng, Siang, and Dibang basins of Arunachal Pradesh all host glacial lakes identified as potentially hazardous by NRSC, NDMA, and ISRO researchers.
Remote sensing is the only practical tool for systematic glacial lake monitoring across terrain this remote and at this scale. A complete GLOF hazard assessment workflow in Arunachal Pradesh involves multiple GIS and remote sensing techniques:
Glacial Lake Inventory
Automated NDWI thresholding and manual refinement on Sentinel-2 10m imagery produces comprehensive glacial lake inventories for Arunachal’s northern basins. Multi-year comparisons (2016–present) quantify lake area growth rates as glaciers recede.
Moraine Stability Assessment
Sentinel-1 InSAR coherence and displacement maps detect slow movement in moraine dams — an early warning indicator of instability. A coherence loss exceeding 0.3 over a moraine typically signals accelerating deformation that increases GLOF probability.
Downstream Inundation Simulation
Cartosat and TanDEM-X DEM-based routing of GLOF hydrographs (using empirical V-breach equations) produces downstream inundation extents for valley communities — critical for evacuation planning in Tawang, Bomdila, Ziro, and Along towns.
Glacier Retreat Monitoring
Google Earth Engine Landsat archives (1972–present) produce multi-decadal glacier area change maps for Arunachal’s major glacier systems — Tawang, Kangto, Gorichen, and Kangri Karpo areas — documenting the retreat rates feeding lake expansion.
⚠️ GLOF Risk: Tawang & Kameng Basins
Studies by NRSC and ISRO have identified over 200 glacial lakes in Arunachal Pradesh, of which several dozen are classified as potentially dangerous based on lake area, moraine dam geometry, and ice contact status. The 2016 GLOF in the Tawang basin demonstrated how rapidly such events can travel downstream. GIS-trained professionals skilled in GLOF hazard mapping are in high demand at NDMA, SDMA, NRSC, and consulting firms engaged in NE India infrastructure projects.
6. Lohit, Kameng, Tawang Chhu, Dibang & Tirap — Geospatial Analysis Across Arunachal’s Districts
Beyond the Siang and Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh’s water resources encompass a remarkable set of major river systems, each with distinct hydrological character, hazard profile, and GIS application context.
Lohit River — Transboundary & Biodiversity
The Lohit rises in Tibet and enters Arunachal through the Dibang Valley before joining the Brahmaputra. GIS is used to map transboundary sediment loads, monitor the Dibru-Saikhowa floodplain ecosystem, and delineate wetlands in the Lohit-Brahmaputra confluence zone — one of India’s most biodiverse riverine landscapes.
Kameng & Tawang Chhu — Upper Himalayan Systems
The Kameng and Tawang Chhu drain the high-altitude Tawang and West Kameng districts. GIS applications include glacial lake monitoring (see Section 5), snow cover mapping using Sentinel-2 NDSI, spring inventory mapping for drinking water planning, and biodiversity corridor delineation in the Namdapha-Pakke corridor.
Dibang River — Hydropower & Forest
The Dibang basin hosts the proposed 2,880 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project — one of India’s largest planned hydropower developments. GIS-based biodiversity impact assessment, forest diversion mapping (Sentinel-2 NDVI change detection), and cumulative impact assessment of multiple hydropower projects in the basin are active GIS research areas.
Tirap & Changlang — Eastern Flood Plains
The Tirap and Changlang districts border Myanmar and are drained by tributaries of the Chindwin. GIS applications include forest cover monitoring (ISFR-methodology), flash flood susceptibility mapping in the Patkai foothills, and agricultural land use mapping for watershed development programmes under IWMP.
Papum Pare & Itanagar — Urban Water Mapping
The Itanagar-Naharlagun urban agglomeration depends on the Dikrong and Pachin rivers. GIS is used to map drinking water catchments, monitor encroachment on riparian buffers, assess urban flood risk from the Papum Nala, and plan drainage infrastructure for the capital region’s rapidly expanding urban footprint.
Lower Subansiri & Brahmaputra Floodplain
The Lower Subansiri district hosts extensive seasonal wetlands and ox-bow lakes in the Brahmaputra floodplain. GIS applications include wetland inventory under NWA protocols, fish habitat mapping, and floodplain agriculture risk assessment for communities in Lakhimpur (Assam boundary) and Jonai areas.
7. Flood & Landslide Hazard Mapping — Arunachal’s Twin Monsoon Challenges
Arunachal Pradesh receives some of the highest rainfall in India — parts of the state receive over 4,000 mm annually. Combined with steep slopes, seismically active geology, and rapidly deforesting mid-elevations, this creates an exceptionally high natural hazard exposure. Flash floods and landslides regularly sever the only road connections between Itanagar and the rest of the country, cut off interior district headquarters, and destroy hydropower infrastructure.
| Technique | Satellite / Data | Application | Agency Using It |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAR Flood Extent Mapping | Sentinel-1 GRD (10m) | Cloud-free inundation mapping during monsoon in valley floors | SDMA, NRSC, CWC |
| Landslide Inventory Mapping | Sentinel-2 / Cartosat-3 | Post-event debris flow and landslide scar mapping for NH 13, NH 15, NH 229 | BRO, NHIDCL, SDMA |
| Landslide Susceptibility Modelling | SRTM/Cartosat DEM + Sentinel-2 | Slope, aspect, lithology, LULC overlay for road corridor planning | GSI, BRO, NERIST |
| Inundation Frequency Mapping | Landsat archive (GEE) | 50-year flood frequency for Brahmaputra floodplain and Lower Subansiri | APWRD, CWC |
| GLOF Downstream Routing | TanDEM-X / Cartosat + HEC-RAS | Glacial lake dam-break inundation scenario modelling | NDMA, ISRO, NRSC |
| Flash Flood Early Warning | GPM IMERG + SRTM DEM | Real-time rainfall-triggered flash flood hazard alerts for Itanagar, Along, Bomdila | IMD, SDMA, CWC |
“Arunachal Pradesh’s monsoon hazard landscape — flash floods, landslides, and GLOFs — is precisely where GIS-trained professionals make the difference between early warning and disaster.”
8. Groundwater & Spring Inventory — GIS for Rural Water Security
While Arunachal Pradesh’s surface water resources are vast, groundwater and springs are the primary source of drinking water for most of the state’s rural and tribal communities, particularly in hilly districts far from perennial rivers. Springs fed by fractured rock aquifers and shallow alluvial systems are sensitive to deforestation, changing rainfall patterns, and road construction — and their systematic inventory and monitoring is an emerging GIS priority.
Spring Discharge Mapping
GIS integration of topographic wet-index layers (SRTM DEM), structural geology (lineaments from SAR), and LULC mapping identifies spring emergence zones and supports the Jal Jeevan Mission’s spring inventory and revival programme across Arunachal’s tribal blocks.
Hydrogeological Unit Mapping
Remote sensing-based lithological mapping, combined with structural lineament analysis from Sentinel-1 and optical imagery, delineates fractured aquifer zones in Arunachal’s crystalline and metamorphic rock terrains — critical inputs for borewell siting in Siang, Dibang, and Lohit districts.
Recharge Zone Identification
Multi-criteria GIS analysis — integrating soil permeability, slope, LULC, drainage density, and lineament density — produces groundwater potential zone (GWPZ) maps for Arunachal’s districts. These maps guide CGWB and State WRD borehole drilling programmes and watershed treatment works.
9. Forest Cover & Wetland Monitoring — Protecting Arunachal’s Water Towers
Arunachal Pradesh is India’s most forested state by percentage — over 79% of its area is under forest cover according to ISFR estimates. This forest cover is the foundation of the state’s hydrology: it regulates rainfall interception, controls runoff timing, recharges groundwater, and maintains spring discharge. Monitoring changes in this forest cover — from jhum cultivation expansion, road construction, or hydropower project clearances — is among the most important GIS applications in the state.
Annual Forest Cover Change
ISFR (India State of Forest Report) methodology uses Resourcesat-2A LISS III (23.5m) multi-season composites to delineate very dense, moderately dense, and open forest cover. Arunachal’s ISFR reports rely heavily on GIS professionals trained in supervised classification and accuracy assessment.
Deforestation Hotspot Detection
Hansen Global Forest Watch data in Google Earth Engine identifies annual deforestation patches across Arunachal’s 25 districts. Overlaying these with watershed boundaries and river catchments identifies where forest loss most threatens downstream water yield and flood regulation.
Ox-bow Lakes & Floodplain Wetlands
National Wetland Inventory and Assessment (NWIA) methodology uses Resourcesat LISS IV (5.8m) and Sentinel-2 for mapping Arunachal’s floodplain wetlands — including ox-bow lakes, beels, and seasonal marshes that are critical waterfowl and fish habitats in the Brahmaputra valley.
Carbon & Ecosystem Service Mapping
GeoPandas, Rasterio, and SEPAL (FAO) platform tools are used to produce above-ground biomass estimates and carbon stock maps for Arunachal’s forests — data increasingly required for REDD+ and voluntary carbon credit programmes under the Green India Mission.
10. Tools, Software & Satellite Data for Arunachal Water Resources GIS
| Tool / Satellite | Resolution | Primary Use in Arunachal |
|---|---|---|
| Sentinel-2 MSI | 10–60m optical | Glacial lake inventory, LULC, forest change, NDWI flood mapping, NDSI snow |
| Sentinel-1 C-SAR | 10m SAR | Flood extent (cloud-free), landslide mapping, InSAR deformation, moraine stability |
| Landsat 8/9 OLI | 30m optical | Multi-decadal glacier retreat, river channel migration, long-term deforestation |
| Cartosat-3 PAN | 0.25m optical | High-resolution dam site, landslide scar, and settlement mapping |
| Resourcesat-2A LISS IV | 5.8m multispectral | Wetland inventory, ISFR forest cover classification |
| SRTM / TanDEM-X DEM | 30m / 12m | Watershed delineation, GLOF routing, landslide susceptibility modelling |
| GPM IMERG | 10km / 30min | Real-time rainfall input for flash flood warning systems |
| Google Earth Engine | Cloud platform | 50-year time-series, glacier retreat, forest loss, inundation frequency |
| QGIS + GRASS | Desktop GIS | Watershed delineation, vector mapping, landslide modelling, cartography |
| ArcGIS Pro | Desktop GIS | Hydrology toolset, basin analysis, project-standard mapping for NHIDCL/BRO reports |
11. Career Scope for GIS Professionals in Itanagar & Northeast India
Itanagar and Arunachal Pradesh are at an inflection point. Massive infrastructure investments — the Arunachal Frontier Highway, the Trans-Arunachal Highway, multiple hydropower projects, the Jal Jeevan Mission, and the Northeast Industrial Development Scheme — are creating an unprecedented demand for GIS-skilled professionals across the public and private sectors in the state.
State & Central Government
APWRD (Water Resources Dept), APFD (Forest Dept), APPCB (Pollution Control Board), Rajiv Gandhi University GIS labs, NERIST, CWC NE regional office, GSI, NRSC, BRO, and NHIDCL all employ GIS professionals based in or working extensively in Arunachal Pradesh.
Hydropower Sector
NEEPCO (North Eastern Electric Power Corporation), NHPC, and dozens of IPP (Independent Power Producers) with hydropower projects in Arunachal require GIS professionals for EIA preparation, catchment surveys, reservoir sedimentation studies, and environmental monitoring.
Infrastructure & Roads
BRO (Border Roads Organisation), NHIDCL, and NHAI projects across Arunachal require GIS for alignment studies, landslide hazard mapping, terrain analysis, and construction impact monitoring — one of the fastest-growing GIS employment sectors in Northeast India.
Conservation & Carbon
Wildlife Institute of India (WII), WWF-India, and ATREE work extensively in Arunachal for biodiversity corridor mapping, REDD+ monitoring, and habitat impact assessment. These organisations are active employers of GIS-skilled ecologists and geographers from the Northeast.
📈 GIS Salary Outlook — Northeast India
Entry-level GIS professionals in Northeast India (Guwahati/Itanagar) typically earn ₹3–5.5 LPA in government-funded projects and consultancies. Mid-level professionals with 3–5 years’ experience and skills in Google Earth Engine or Python for GIS earn ₹6–12 LPA. Senior GIS specialists on large hydropower or highway EIA projects command ₹14–22+ LPA, often with international consulting firm contracts.
12. GIS Course in Itanagar — Space Borne’s Live Online Programme
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Space Borne is India’s ISO 9001:2015 and MSME certified geospatial training institute, with a curriculum designed by practitioners who have worked on real water resources, forest, and infrastructure GIS projects. Every course uses real datasets — and for Northeast India students, we incorporate Himalayan, glacial, and Northeast-specific case studies including the Brahmaputra basin, Arunachal GLOFs, and Northeast forest cover workflows.
QGIS for GIS Beginners
Vector and raster analysis, coordinate systems, watershed delineation, map production — all applied to Northeast India and Himalayan datasets. The ideal starting point for Arunachal Pradesh students new to GIS.
ArcGIS Pro & Hydrology
ArcGIS Hydrology toolset for basin delineation, stream ordering, flood modelling — techniques directly applicable to Subansiri, Siang, and Kameng basin projects. Industry-standard for NHIDCL and NEEPCO project reports.
Google Earth Engine
JavaScript API and Python geemap for glacial lake time-series, forest cover change, NDWI flood detection, and glacier retreat mapping — techniques directly applied to Arunachal Pradesh’s GIS priorities.
Python for GIS
GeoPandas, Rasterio, Shapely — automated batch processing of Northeast India satellite archives, spring inventory automation, and GLOF susceptibility modelling pipelines.
Remote Sensing Fundamentals
SAR pre-processing for flood and landslide mapping, optical classification for LULC in dense forest terrain, NDWI/NDVI/NDSI computation — all applied to NE India and Himalayan datasets.
Master Geospatial Programme (6 Months)
Complete professional toolkit — QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, GEE, Python, Remote Sensing, PostGIS, WebGIS — structured for APWRD, NEEPCO, BRO, and NE India consulting-level careers.
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13. Frequently Asked Questions — GIS Course in Itanagar
Is there a good GIS course in Itanagar or Arunachal Pradesh?
Space Borne offers fully live online GIS and Remote Sensing courses accessible from Itanagar and anywhere across Arunachal Pradesh. The ISO 9001:2015 certified programme covers QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth Engine, Python for GIS, and Remote Sensing — with Northeast India and Himalayan case studies. Contact +91-8895209346 or visit www.spaceborne.in.
How is GIS used for glacial lake monitoring in Arunachal Pradesh?
GIS and remote sensing are used to inventory and monitor glacial lakes in Arunachal’s Tawang, Kameng, Siang, and Dibang basins using Sentinel-2 NDWI time-series and Landsat archives in Google Earth Engine. GLOF hazard assessment integrates moraine stability mapping from Sentinel-1 InSAR, DEM-based inundation routing, and multi-decadal glacier retreat analysis. Over 200 glacial lakes have been inventoried in Arunachal Pradesh, with several dozen classified as potentially hazardous by NRSC and NDMA.
What satellite data is used for flood mapping in Arunachal Pradesh?
Sentinel-1 SAR (10m, cloud-penetrating) is the primary tool for flood mapping in Arunachal’s river valleys during the monsoon, when optical imagery is obscured by cloud cover. Sentinel-2 optical data is used for pre/post-flood NDWI comparison. SRTM and Cartosat DEM are used for floodplain delineation. GPM IMERG rainfall data feeds flash flood warning models for Itanagar, Pasighat, Bomdila, and other towns.
Can I learn GIS online from Itanagar with Space Borne?
Yes. Space Borne’s fully live online GIS courses are accessible from Itanagar, Naharlagun, and any district of Arunachal Pradesh with internet connectivity. The curriculum is ISO 9001:2015 certified and taught by practitioner-led faculty. Both beginner and advanced courses are available, and all students receive real Northeast India datasets for practical assignments. Call or WhatsApp +91-8895209346 or visit www.spaceborne.in.
What career opportunities exist for GIS professionals in Arunachal Pradesh?
Itanagar and Arunachal Pradesh offer significant GIS career opportunities at APWRD, APFD, NEEPCO, NHPC, BRO, NHIDCL, GSI, NRSC, Rajiv Gandhi University, and NERIST, as well as with environmental consultancies engaged in EIA for hydropower and infrastructure projects. Entry-level GIS salaries in Northeast India range from ₹3–5.5 LPA, with senior specialists on large projects earning ₹14–22+ LPA.
How is GIS used in the Subansiri hydropower project planning?
GIS is central to every aspect of Subansiri hydropower assessment — watershed delineation using Cartosat DEM, landslide susceptibility mapping for the reservoir rim, LULC classification for catchment characterisation, downstream flood inundation modelling (HEC-RAS), seismic hazard overlay (InSAR + USGS ShakeMap), and biodiversity impact mapping. These workflows are standard in EIA preparation for NEEPCO, NHPC, and IPP hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh.
Is Space Borne certified and can government employees get subsidies?
Yes. Space Borne is ISO 9001:2015 certified and MSME registered. Government employees and MSME-sector employees may be eligible for training subsidies or reimbursement under various central and state skill development schemes. Arunachal Pradesh state government employees should check with their department’s training cell. Contact info@spaceborne.in for details.
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