Geographical and Environmental studies is aninter-disciplinary field in nature. As a result, it offers training and consultancy services in various fields. The department runs extension and summer training programs leading to MA and BA degrees. However, the Department is conducting a PhD program only through a regular program. Additional training and consultancy services being offered by the Department include:

• Geographical Information System for natural resources and socioeconomic development
• Soil and water laboratory services and management
• Surveying with the help of modern surveying instruments
• Natural resources survey, development and management
• Climate change adaptation/mitigation strategies for rural and urban areas
• Rural land use planning
• Urban and regional planning
• Wetland management and development
• Food security and livelihood strategies
• Population, environment and development
• Water resources development and management
• Watershed management and development and related aspects