Organized by
Ministry of Earth Sciences,
Geological Survey of India,
North Eastern Hill University,
and
Krishnanunni Memorial Charitable Trust
Ministry of
Earth Sciences
Geological
Survey of India
North Eastern
Hill University
Krishnanunni Memorial Charitable Trust
About the Event
The North Eastern Region (NER) of India including all territories east of Silliguri, is relatively less investigated region of the country, though abundant in natural resources. It comprises the states of Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya. It holds a special importance for the KMCT as in this region Sri Krishnanunni presented his innovative and ahead-of-time thinking in 1995 in form of a program known as Development of Village Economy through Mineral Appraisal Program (DOVEMAP).
It has been increasingly recognized that sustainable development and growth of any geographic domain requires a significant knowledge and understanding of the geosciences of that region. This is not only on account of first order inventory of natural resources but also considering significance of geoscientific knowledge, say, in agro-economy in terms of soil-health, potable water management, climate and environmental challenge management and many more. It assumes even more importance in a land-locked and strategically located area such as north eastern region of India.
As a fond tribute to Sri Krishnanunni and with a broader view of contributing for the sustainable development of NER, the KMCT along with Ministry of Earth Sciences, Geological Survey of India and the North Eastern Hill University propose to organize a two-day conference on 15-16 November 2024 at the Shillong campus of the NEHU.
A post conference field excursion is proposed in Arunachal Pradesh
Themes & Sessions
The conference will comprise of plenary talks, key-note lectures, Mini symposia and town hall meetings along with oral and poster presentations. Young researchers and scientists are proposed to be partially supported for participation.
Tectonic and geodynamic evolution of NER
Geomorphology and the evolution of rivers in high precipitation domains
The age and stratigraphic problems of Arakan-Yoma belt
Mineral resource potential of NER with special reference to the strategic minerals
Geosciences for disaster-preparedness
Innovation and Technology in geosciences towards sustainable development
Clean energy potential of NER
A special session on DOVEMAP
Data management and integration for sustainable development
Meet our esteemed patrons
Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences
Dr. M Ravichandran
Resources
KEY CONTACT DETAILS
Convener:
Prof Naresh Chandra Pant, Member, KMCT
Co-conveners:
Shri Gajendra Kumar Kesari, Additional Director General, GSI
Prof Devesh Walia, NEHU
Shri E V R Parthasaradhi, Secretary, KMCT
Accommodation & Travel
Nearest railway station: Guwahati (~100 km)
Nearest airport: Shillong airport
By road: Regular bus/taxi services to Guwahati
