Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun has been premier institute responsible for capacity building in the field of Remote Sensing and GIS applications. It has grown manifolds and establish itself as an institute of repute both nationally and internationally.

Realizing the potential of Earth Observation System and ISRO's forthcoming initiatives in the areas of Natural Resource Survey, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Oceanography, Chairman ISRO has reorganized IIRS as a separate entity of ISRO w.e.f. April 30th, 2011.

IIRS will continue its Training, Education and Research programmes with enhanced focus on Microwave Remote Sensing, Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and Climate studies.

The institute will be guided by a Management Council which will provide overall direction for the development of the institute.

Dr. P.S. Roy, Outstanding Scientist has been appointed as first Director of IIRS w.e.f April 30th, 2011.