Advisory committee

REGISTRATION FORM Lt. Governor, Sh. R. K. Mathur,

th
6 National Geo-Research Scholars Meet Chancellor, University of Ladakh
(June 7-10, 2022)
at
University of Ladakh, Leh Campus, Leh-194101
Dr. S. Chandrasekhar, Secretary, DST, GoI 6th National
1. Applicant Name:........................................................
Prof. Talat Ahmad, Chairman, GB, WIHG
Sh. Umang Narula, Pro-Chancellor, UoL
Geo-Research
2. Father's Name: ..........................................................
3. Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy): .....................................
Prof. Sailesh Nayak, Chairman, RAC, WIHG Scholars Meet
4. Gender:........................................................... (June 7th to 10th, 2022)
5. Corresponding address:..........................................
6. E-mail id and contact no:...........................................
Organizing committee
7. Name of Theme:................................ Prof. Kalachand Sain, Director, WIHG
8. Academic qualifications:..........................................
Prof. S.K. Mehta, Vice-Chancellor, UoL
M.Sc. / M.Tech. / Ph.D. /P.D.F.
9. Research experience (yy, mm):................................. Sh. Pankaj Kumar, Registrar, WIHG
10. Research papers:....................................................... Prof. Deskyong Namgyal, Dean AA, UoL
11. Host Institution / University:.....................................
12. Supervisor / HOD:....................................................
a. Name :....................................................................
Conveners
Dr. R. Jayangonda Perumal, WIHG
b. E-Mail ID: ..................................................................
c. Contact No: ................................................................ Dr. Riyaz M.K. Khan, UoL
13. Presentation mode (Poster):...................................
14. A brief outline of present research activity with
Co-Conveners Organized by:
future prospects (max. 200 words):.................... Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology
15. A brief note on “How will you be benefitted by this Ms. Konchok Angmo, UoL
Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
meet”:.................................................................
Dr. Sameer K. Tiwari, WIHG 33-GMS, Road Dehradun-248001, Uttarakhand
16. Have you attended the earlier National Geo &
Research Scholar Meet (NGRSM):………… University of Ladakh (UoL)
Leh campus, Leh-194101, Ladakh (UT)
Contact Details
Date: Signature of the applicant E-mail: [email protected]
Place:
Dr. Riyaz MK Khan +91 9704182356
Dr. R. J. Perumal +91 9412052171
Signature of Head of Department/ Institution Dr. Sonam Joldan +91 8825037131
(with office seal) Dr. Sameer Tiwari +91 9557626795
SCOPE spacing. The abstract should include the title, name (s) of the HOST INSTITUTIONS
India has a unique geological history covering geological- author(s), organization, and presenting author’s e-mail. The The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG),
geodynamic processes representing Precambrian to abstract template can be downloaded located at Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, is an
Quaternary geological time scale. About a hundred years of from http://www.universityofladakh.org.in;http://www.wih autonomous research organization funded by the
geological investigations and research in India provided g.res.in Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.
tremendous data. The research in geosciences in India is also It promotes advanced research towards understanding
varied and extensive due to the vast expanse and diversity in PRESENTATION the geo-dynamic evolution of the Himalaya, geological
geography and geology. The Himalaya is the most Poster: Space in a 110 cm x 75 cm hardboard will be process, climate changes, geo-resources, and geo-
significant creation of collisional tectonics. The Trans- available to present the poster on the prescribed theme. hazards through an integrated multi-disciplinary
Himalaya in the Ladakh region provides an ideal opportunity approach and has several research students working on
to investigate and understand various geological, REGISTRATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA various aspects of Himalayan Geosciences. Institute
geodynamics processes, tectonic control, climate change, Young researchers working in any field of Geosciences can hosts with the state of art laboratories that work towards
natural resources, etc. Geoscientific research involves apply in the given format and send their registration form creating and improving knowledge of the geo-dynamic
diverse fields of classical geoscience and their applications through e-mail: [email protected] processes, climate variability, natural resources,
for society. Updated knowledge is primarily based on the Glaciology, the evolution of life, assessment, and
data from the field, state-of-the-art instrumentation, and There is no registration fee for the participants. Research mitigation of natural hazards.
evolving models. The young minds consistently contribute scholars with a minimum of one year of research experience
will be given preference. However, newly joined research The University of Ladakh (UoL), Leh Campus,
to the growth history of this geoscientific research.
scholars with interesting findings may also apply. located at a distance of 20 km from Leh town on NH1, is
The National Geo Research Scholar Meet (NGRSM) a central public university in Ladakh, established in 2018
ACCOMMODATION: Stay at Leh for five nights will be
started in 2016 as a regular event of Wadia Institute of by the University of Ladakh Act, 2018 of erstwhile Govt.
provided by the organizers.
Himalayan Geology to encourage young researchers and of J & K. The UoL established its Geology department
students for improving their research interests, providing TRAVEL: Train (AC III-tier fare) to & fro upto New Delhi not only to cater the education but also to develop in-
them a platform to share their research work, field from workplace/hometown will be reimbursed to the selected depth research center to meet the local challenges of the
exposures, receive feedback from the peers and refining participants. The organizers will arrange air travel for Delhi region
their research. The event also allows them to interact with -Leh (6th June’ 2022) and back on (11th June’ 2022).
eminent geoscientists and understand the latest trends in ABOUT LEH
Geoscientific research. The 6th NGRSM 2022 meet is to FIELD TRAINING Leh is the capital of the Union Territory of Ladakh,
provide field training to the young researchers organized in There will be Field Trips for two full days on June 8 & 9, located in the cold desert of the Trans Himalaya at an
association with the University of Ladakh, Leh. This Meet 2022 in the Leh-Nimo-Chilling-Basgo-Alchi and Leh- average height of 3500 m. The temp of Leh during June
mainly focuses on the field component, as the Leh region Khardoungla sections. The field training will cover is quiet pleasant, with temp going upto 210C. The city is
lies in the Suture zone, where we can see several geological mapping of Sedimentary and igneous rock famous for its picturesque Geo-landscape, with a cold
geodynamic processes by our naked eyes. exposures, structures, and other features of studies in the desert climate and a gateway to the surrounding areas. It
Himalaya. is geologically considered a present-day geological
BROAD THEME: Geosciences in Ladakh laboratory. Many flights (Air India, Vistara, Spice Jet,
Himalaya AWARDS: Prof. D. N. Wadia's best poster presentation Go Air, Indigo, etc.) operate mainly from Delhi and
award will be given to participants. Srinagar, Chandigarh, and Jammu. Road from Srinagar
and Manali also connect Leh.
Sub-Themes:
● Fold belts and Cratons of India
● Climatic change and Geological processes
● Natural Hazard and Mitigation
● Geo-Resources IMPORTANT DATES

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Abstract submission and registration:

VENUE 10-05-2022
The Organizing Committee invites young researchers to
participate and submit abstracts to the 6th NRGSM. An Confirmation to participants:20-05-2022
University of Ladakh, Leh Campus Scientific meet: 7th to 10th June-2022
abstract containing not more than 500 words is to be
Leh-194101, Ladakh (U.T).
submitted through e-mail: [email protected]; MS Field Training: 8th & 9th, June-2022
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