“gemmology” (fnsg) - mp higher education

ANNOUNCEMENT
FIFTH NATIONAL SEMINAR
ON
“GEMMOLOGY” (FNSG)
(February 22 & 23, 2014)
Organised by
Department of Geology,
Govt. Motilal Vigyan Mahavidyalaya,
Bhopal (M.P.)
Sponsored by
University Grants Commission
Central Regional Office, Bhopal
Co-Sponsored by
South Asian Association of
Economic Geologists (SAAEG)
Bhopal Chapter
and
Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), Bhopal
Chapter
PREAMBLE
Gemmology, the science and art of gems and gemstones, has fascinated
the mankind since time immemorial. The gemstones – aptly described as the
“Flowers of the Mineral Kingdom” - have been valued not only for their charm and
beauty in manufacturing high-cost Jewellery, but also for their unique therapeutic and astrophysical significance. .
India’s status as one of the leading repositories of the multitude of worldclass gemstones has enhanced in the recent years to world’s biggest
manufacturer of the processed (i.e. cut and polished) gemstones. The share of
India in global production of cut and polished diamond alone is about 80% in
terms of quantity and about 55% in terms of value. The export of other coloured
gemstones from India is also of the order of about Rs. 1000 crore per annum.
The prospects of developing diamond and other gemstone-based industries
further in the country are quite bright and the geological community can play an
important role in modernizing it and also in upgrading the awareness among the
common people about their identification, testing, gradation, valuation, trade and
job opportunities.
The twin states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are endowed with
numerous deposits of good quality diamond and other gemstones. About 95% of
the production of diamond in India comes presently from the kimberlite pipe of
Majhgawan and the remaining 5% from the Quaternary gravels in Panna district
of M.P. Besides, the precious and semi-precious varieties of several other
minerals e.g. Corundum (ruby and sapphire), Emerald, Aquamarine, Alexandrite,
Rock crystal, Apatite, Beryl, Topaz, Tourmaline, Garnet etc. are being mined
from different parts of the country.
Keeping the above-stated facts in view, an initiative has been taken by the
Geology Department of Govt. Motilal Vigyan Mahavidyalaya (M.V.M.), Bhopal in
collaboration with SAAEG, Bhopal Chapter and ISCA, Bhopal Chapter to
organize the Fifth National Seminar on "Gemmology".
VENUE AND DATES OF THE PROGRAMME :
The venue of the entire programme will be the Department of Geology,
Govt. Motilal Vigyan Mahavidyalaya, Bhopal (M.P.). It will be held during
February 22 and 23, 2014. A display of India's gems and gemstones will be
made open to the general public on the 23rd Febuary, 2014.
TECHNICAL PROGRAMME AND INVITATION:
The major themes/sub-themes of the Seminar shall be as follows:I.
Mode of occurrence, genesis and controls of gemstone mineralisation.
II.
Gemstone exploration and exploitation (mining) technology, including
environmental aspects.
III.
Gemstone identification, gradation and valuation. Cutting and polishing
technology.
IV.
Enhancement and treatment of gemstones.
V.
Gemstone-based industries, marketting, trade, export and import policies
and legislation related to diamond and gemstones.
VI.
The interfaces of Gemmology, Astrology and Medical science, principally
Ayurvedic system of medicine.
The programme shall comprise keynote addresses and contributed papers
on the above-stated sub-themes by geoscientists and experts of the country.
Special sessions as part of the workshop will be conducted by the experts of
respective methodologies and techniques employed for gemmological
investigations. Papers dealing with any of the stated themes/subthemes are
invited.
The Last date for receiving invited contributions is 31 January, 2014.
REGISTRATION DETAILS :
The registration for the above-stated seminar will entitle an individual to
participate in all technical sessions and social functions. It will also include the
provisions of literature kit, lunch and tea/coffee on both the days of the
programme. The registration fee payable by demand draft or in cash at the
registration counter is as follows:-
Category
Registration Fee (in Rs.)
Delegates from industries/sponsores
:
2000/-
Delegates from educational institutions
:
400/-
Students and Research Scholars*
:
200/-
*
Student/Research Scholar delegate should produce a certificate to that
effect from the Head of the Institution concerned.
MODE OF PAYMENT AND LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION:
All payments should be made by Demand Draft in favour of “Principal,
Govt. MVM, Bhopal", and payable at any nationalized bank at Bhopal.
The last date for submission of Registration form along with Registration
fee is 31 January, 2014.
EXHIBITS AND ADVERTISEMENTS :
Facilities for exhibition of gemstones & gems, equipments, publications /
video displays, etc. shall be made available at the venue of the seminar on
specific request. Display advertisements at the programme venue and indicated
space for advertisements (Full or half page, in colour or black and white) in the
abstract volume and proceedings volume will also be entertained.
SPONSORSHIP :
Sponsorship/Co-sponsorship of the Programme is solicited from the
individuals and organizations / Jeweller houses to promote the interest of the
gemmological science, technology and trade in the country. Their partial financial
support for bringing out the proceeding’s volume of the seminar and
entertainment to the delegates and experts at the inaugural or valedictory
function, lunch, dinner, etc. or display advertisements will also be welcome.
CONVENER’S ADDRESS :
Dr. R.S. Raghuwanshi, Convener (FNSG)
Professor, Department of Geology,
Govt. Motilal Vigyan Mahavidyalaya,
Jehangirabad, Bhopal (M.P.) Pin : 462 008
Mob. : 094253-73093
email : [email protected]
REGISTRATION FORM
Fifth National Seminar in
“GEMMOLOGY” (FNSG)
(February 22-23, 2014)
Name (in block letters) : .............................................
Qualification
: .............................................................
Designation and Department : ...................................
Address for Communication .....................................
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Phone : ....................... Email : ....................................
I would like to participate in the Fifth National Seminar on
"GEMMOLOGY”
Registration Fee of Rs……........…….., payable in favour of
Principal, Govt. MVM, Bhopal by D.D. No. ………….................... is
enclosed.
Signature
Note : This form should be sent to the Convener 's address.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE :
Patrons
:
Chairman
:
Vice Chairman
:
Coordinators
:
Convener
:
Org. Secretary
:
Publication secr.
:
Joint Organising
Secretaries :
Executive Members :
Dr. Rakesh Singh
Dr. Mahendra Singh
Dr. D.K. Gupta
Dr. Sandhya Trivedi
Dr. Ruchira Chaudhary
Dr. Usha Nair
Dr. Alka Pradhan
Prof. P.K. Verma,
Director Genral, MPCST, Bhopal
Prof. K.L. Rai,
President, South Asian Association of Economic
Geologists (SAAEG)
Dr. Abha Gargav,
Principal, Govt. M.V.M., Bhopal
Dr. V. K. Parashar,
Prof. & Head Department of Geology, Govt. M.V.M.,
Bhopal, Convener, ISCA, Bhopal Chapter
Dr. D.C. Gupta,
Rector, Barkatullah University, Bhopal
Dr. V.L. Punwatkar,
Prof., Deptt. of Geology, Govt. M.V.M., Bhopal
Dr. A.N. Singh,
Director, MIGTRC, Jabalpur
Dr. R.S. Raghuwanshi,
Prof. of Geology, Govt. M.V.M., Bhopal
Dr. H.U. Usmani,
Prof. of Geology, Govt. M.V.M.,
Dr. G.P. Singh,
Prof. of Geology, Govt. M.V.M.,
Dr. R.N. Sahu,
Associate Professor, Dept. of Earth Science,
Barkatullah Univ., Bhopal
Dr. D.R. Tiwari
Asstt. Prof. of Geology, Govt. M.V.M.,
Dr. Amar Shrivastava
Asstt. Prof. of Geology, Govt. M.V.M.,
Dr. Pradeep Bagde
Asstt. Prof. of Geology, Govt. M.V.M.,
Dr. Umesh Shrivastava,
Asstt. Prof. of Geology, Govt. M.V.M.,
Dr. Kailash Tyagi
Dr. Santosh Bhargav
Dr. R.K. Tenguria
Dr. R.S. Verma
Dr. Neerja Shrivastav
Dr. Praveen Tamot
Dr. Manisha Singh