Digital Documentation for Digital Twin (DiDiT)

Date: 25th – 29th June 2025

Target Audience: Archaeological Professionals, Heritage Professionals, Conservational Professionals, Urban Planners, Urban Planning Students, Research Scholars

Day 1
Foundations of Conservation & Imaging

The Digital Documentation of Digital Twin (DiDiT) Program began with a strong start at College of Engineering, Trivandrum (CET). The day featured:

• An insightful introduction to heritage conservation principles and real-world case studies by Ar. Vinod Kumar M.M.
• A technical foundation in photography and imaging for documentation by Ar. Maniyarasan R.

Adding a vibrant dimension to the day was an exhibition of architectural documentation sheets by College of Engineering, Trivandrum (CET) architecture students—showcasing their work in heritage studies and conservation design. Their contributions brought youthful perspective and academic depth to the inaugural day.

Day 2
Heritage in Focus

Day 2 began with a heritage walk led by Ar. Sharat Sunder
Followed by hands-on sessions with Ar. Maniyarasan R. covering:

• Constructing images & understanding perspective
• Principles and case studies in photogrammetry
• Best practices for photography in documentation

An immersive day that brought theory and fieldwork together beautifully.

Day 3
Into the Field

Day 3 was all about hands-on photogrammetry and field documentation.
From camera techniques to campaign planning, the participants captured site data and experienced real-time field validation.

📍 On-site insights were shared by Ar. Sharat Sunder, alongside technical guidance from Ar. Maniyarasan R. & Ar. Rakesh Kumar M J.

Day 4
From Images to 3D Reality

Participants moved from cameras to computers as we dived into:

• Importing and aligning images
• Generating dense point clouds and meshes
• Georeferencing and scaling 3D models

A tech-intensive day led by Ar. Maniyarasan R. and Ar. Rakesh Kumar M J, translating visuals into measurable digital heritage assets.

Day 5
Building the Future from the Past

The final day of DiDiT 2025 wrapped up with:

• Exporting and sharing 3D models
• Introduction to 3D printing workflows
• Collaborative group presentations showcasing the week’s learnings.
• From field to final model, participants experienced the full cycle of digital documentation.
• The valedictory function marked the end of a transformative week.

A heartfelt thank you to all facilitators, experts, and participants!

Resource Orientation & Overview of Town Planners Kerala (ROOT – KL)

Date: 1st – 5th July 2025

Target Audience: for Newly Recruited Technical staff of LSGD Planning, Kerala

Day 1
Orientation, Foundations & Legislation - 01 July 2025

The Chief Guest of the day was Smt. Shiji E. Chandran, Chief Town Planner, who delivered an insightful address and set the tone for the week-long program.

Day 1 featured powerful sessions including:

• History of Town Planning in India by Dr. Chithra K.
• Kerala’s Planning Legislation & TCP Act 2016 by Smt. Asha Ajoy Ghosh
• Constitutional amendments, building rules, and heritage conservation with experienced town planners.
• A team-building session also fostered collaboration and connection among participants.

Day 2
Master Plans, Real-World Cases & Schemes - 02 July 2025

Focus was all about practical planning—from conceptual frameworks to case studies:

• Urban land use integration (Dr. P.P. Anil Kumar)
• How master plans are built—technical insights from Sri. Negul Devan
• Sri. Arun G., Town Planner & Smt. Hinduja V.L., Deputy Town Planner – Town Planning Scheme Case Studies
• Smt. Raji S.S., Town Planner & Smt. Nimmy Kurian, Deputy Town Planner – DTP Schemes & LAPs Another team-building session rounded off a day filled with shared learning and technical depth.

Day 3

Environmental sustainability, data-driven planning, and centrally supported schemes.

Speakers of the Day:

• Dr. P.P. Anil Kumar, Professor, DAP, NITC – Global Case Studies in Land Use & Transport Integration (Part 2)
• Smt. Oormila Raj U., Town Planner – Environmental Planning & Wetland Conservation Act
• Dr. Arjun Anilkumar, Assistant Professor, DMS, NITC – Data Collection & Statistical Analysis in Urban Planning
• Dr. Shyni Anilkumar, Assistant Professor, DAP, NITC – Centrally Sponsored Schemes in Urban & Regional Planning

Day 4
GIS Tools, Land Use Planning & Field Visit

Speakers of the Day:

• Dr. Sanil Kumar, Ph.D. Kumar, Assistant Professor, DAP, NITC – Land Use Planning Theories & Techniques
• Dr. Bimal Puthuvayi., Assistant Professor, DAP, NITC – Introduction to Remote Sensing & GIS
• Sri. Girish Kumar P., Deputy Town Planner & Dr. Binoy B V., CoEUPD, NITC – Land Use Surveys and Field Visit
• Field visit: On-ground experience in land use mapping and planning practice wrapped up a dynamic day.

Day 5
Infrastructure, Legal Practice & Valedictory

The program concluded with topics vital to practical urban planning and professional development.

Speakers of the Day:

• Dr. M A Naseer, Professor, DAP, NITC – Infrastructure & Transport Planning
• Smt. Jiji Bhaskaran, Deputy Town Planner – Statutory Approvals & Plot/Layout Scrutiny
• Smt. Manju A.K., Deputy Town Planner – Court Cases in Town & Country Planning
• Dr. Vrinda Varma, Assistant Professor, DMS, NITC – Communication Skills for Professionals