Distance learning is the process of creating an educational experience of equal qualitative value for the learner to best suit their needs outside the classroom. Distance Learning Program (DLP) offered by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has witnessed steady growth in the last thirteen years benefitted more than 2.65 lakh participants from 2650 network institutes distributed across the country. Under this program, IIRS has successfully established a network of academic and professional Institutions in the country. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected higher education severely. India was under complete lockdown during April and May 2020. In this scenario, to ensure uninterrupted and safe access to learning, IIRS has responded to the crisis by tapping into its existing DLP. During the lockdown and post-lockdown period, IIRS conducted 11 Live and Interactive course/workshop/webinars focusing on Basics and Advanced topics related to Geospatial technology. During this period, IIRS DLP witnessed an exponential growth in terms of number of participation, number of participating institutes and also the percentage of working professionals. IIRS DLP witnessed a fivefold growth in participation benefitting around 57,000 participants from across the country. The number of network institutes also grew by 50% during April–June 2020. Statistics indicate that during January–June IIRS outreach program witnessed 22-fold growth in number of professionals joining the courses. Also, the overall feedback of the course by participants was very encouraging. Even though there are times when nothing can replace the personal attention of a teacher, in the current situation the focus is on utilizing technology effectively for uninterrupted learning.

远程学习是为学习者创造具有同等质量价值的教育体验的过程，以最好地满足他们在课堂之外的需求。由印度遥感研究所 (IIRS)、印度空间研究组织 (ISRO) 提供的远程学习计划 (DLP) 在过去 13 年中稳步增长，受益于2650 名以上的26.5 万名参与者网络机构遍布全国。根据该计划，IIRS 已成功在该国建立了学术和专业机构网络。Covid-19 大流行严重影响了高等教育。印度在 2020 年 4 月和 5 月期间处于完全封锁状态。在这种情况下，为了确保不间断和安全地学习，IIRS 通过利用其现有的 DLP 来应对危机。在锁定和锁定后期间，IIRS 举办了 11 场实时互动课程/研讨会/网络研讨会，重点是与地理空间技术相关的基础知识和高级主题。在此期间，IIRS DLP 的参与人数、参与机构数量以及在职专业人员的百分比均呈指数级增长。IIRS DLP 的参与人数增长了五倍，全国约有 57,000 名参与者受益。2020 年 4 月至 6 月期间，网络学院的数量也增长了 50%。统计数据表明，在 1 月至 6 月期间，IIRS 外展计划见证了参加课程的专业人员数量增长了 22 倍。此外，参与者对课程的总体反馈非常令人鼓舞。尽管有时没有什么可以取代教师的个人关注，但在当前情况下，重点是有效地利用技术进行不间断的学习。统计数据表明，在 1 月至 6 月期间，IIRS 外展计划见证了参加课程的专业人士人数增长了 22 倍。此外，参与者对课程的总体反馈非常令人鼓舞。尽管有时没有什么可以取代教师的个人关注，但在当前情况下，重点是有效地利用技术进行不间断的学习。统计数据表明，在 1 月至 6 月期间，IIRS 外展计划见证了参加课程的专业人士人数增长了 22 倍。此外，参与者对课程的总体反馈非常令人鼓舞。尽管有时没有什么可以取代教师的个人关注，但在当前情况下，重点是有效地利用技术进行不间断的学习。