38 INDIAN GEOGRAPHY CONGRESS 2016in different fields of the subject. The thrust areas of research in the department currently are Advanced application of remote sensing, Agriculture

Centenary Celebrations1916-2016

SECOND & FINAL CIRCULAR

th38 INDIAN GEOGRAPHY CONGRESS 2016

December 26-28, 2016

Local Organizing Committee

ABOUT THE HOST

MYSURU CITY

HOW TO REACH MYSORE

ABOUT THE ACCOMODATION

Accommodation in Hotels are available under the following charges:

The University of Mysore with the support of His Highness Sri Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar, the then Chancellor of University of Mysore, encouraged to start P.G.Course in Geography in the year 1959-60. This is the first and the oldest Geography department in Karnataka and second in the whole of South India, The Department of Studies in Geography was pioneered by Prof. Syed Nazir Ahmed, later, Dr. Ghori, FRGS and M.SalarMasood joined the contingent of Geography teachers at Maharaja's College. The department was later shifted to the Manasagangotri campus, and Dr. R. P. Misra was appointed as the chairman of the department in1965 and under his able leadership the department achieved great progress, and has made strides in teaching and research work in different fields of the subject. The thrust areas of research in the department currently are Advanced application of remote sensing, Agriculture Geography, Biogeography, Environmental Geography, Geomorphology, Medical Geography Monsoon Climatology, Population Geography, Regional Planning, Spatial Modeling with GIS, Tourism Geography, Urban Geography, Water resource management, and a host of innovative areas of cross disciplinary interests. The department has completed innumerable projects, organized various workshops, seminars, academic meets every year regularly. The department is also hosting M.Sc. in GIS since 2014. The department has produced more than 100 Ph.Ds, there are more than 45 Ph.D research scholars actively engaged in their research, and with 4 post-doctoral research fellowships. It has introduced professional and applied papers especially in Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS, Photogrammetry, and Digital Cartography, etc. The department has involved itself in the upgradation of lab and providing on-hand training in GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing. Many faculty members are trained in the foreign universities in the state of the art technology in spatial science which has actually geared up the development of the department.

Mysuru is renowned as the “City of Places”, it was ruled by the Wadiyars continuously from 1399 till independence, it is a city of veritable treasure of regal architecture, art and culture. It is not only an educational hub but also home to many research institutions and industries. It is famous for rosewood inlay items, Silk Sarees, exquisite sandalwood carvings, Channapatna lacquer toys etc. The attractions within Mysuru city include: The Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, The Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens popularly called the Mysore Zoo, The St. Philomena's Cathedral. The other attractions beyond the city are the Brindavan Gardens with thousands of lights, water cascades and fountains, Srirangapatna, which was the capital of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan who fought against the British etc. About 60 km from Mysuru along the river Cauvery are the Somanathpur, and Talakadu where the river deposits have formed rare sand dunes, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Nagarahole and Bandipur Wild Life Sanctuaries.

Travelling to Mysore is easy. It is well connected by road and rail to all the major cities in India. Mysore is 139Kms to the southwest of Bangalore. The state highway that connects these two cities are very well maintained. Traveling from Bangalore to Mysore by road will take about 3hrs. There are ordinary buses, semi-luxury buses and luxury buses operated by the government of Karnataka, every half an hour from Bangalore satellite bus station. The quickest and easiest way to reach Mysore is via Bangalore. The nearest airport is Bengaluru. If any information related to transportation you may kindly contact Dr. Ramu, Assistant Professor, Department of studies in Geography, University of Mysore. e-mail: [email protected] Mobil : 9880112252

Free accommodation will be arranged in the university/other guest houses and hostels depending upon the availability. Those who wish to stay in hotels (single/family) are required to make it clear about the range of tariff, the choice of hotels and date of arrival. In such cases accommodation charges will have to be borne by the delegates themselves. Hotels may be reserved if tariffs are paid in advance. Any information related to accommodation may kindly contact Dr. Subhash S.S., Associate Professor, Department of studies in Geography, University of Mysore. e-mail: [email protected], Mob: 9448834331

Accommodation Prices : Economy Rs. 750-1250 Deluxe Rs. 2000-3500Executive Rs. 3500-5000

SIGHTSEEING

DATES TO REMEMBER

There will be a local sight seeing with an approximate expenditure as follows. Any difference of amount may have to be borne by the participants.

Trip-1: SomanathapuraTemple, Cauvery falls, Ranganathittu, Birds Sanctuary, Brindavan Gardens Rs. 600/- Trip-2: Ooty and Coonoor Rs. 1000/-

For any information relating to sight seeing you may kindly contact Dr. B. Chandrashekara, Associate Professor, Department of studies in Geography, University of Mysore. e-mail:[email protected], Mobil: 9448912063

stOctober 31 ,2016: Submission of Registration form, abstract & registration feethNovember 30 Submission of Full papers

Note: Abstract without Registration Fee (Part or Full) will not be printed in the Abstract Volume.

Chief Patron:

Vice–Chancellor,University of Mysore, Mysuru

University of Mysore

Convener: Professor & Chairperson

Department of Studies in Geography, University of Mysore

e-mail: [email protected] Mob: 9448939134

e-mail :[email protected]

Co-Convener: Professor


e-mail: [email protected], Mob:9986525716

Associate Professor


e-mail: [email protected], Mobil: 9448912063

Associate Professor


e-mail: [email protected], Mob: 9448834331

Associate Professor



Assistant Professor



Assistant Professor

Course Co-Ordinator GIS (Deputation)



Technical Staff



Ex- Vice Chancellor, Allahabad University, Allahabad,

Former Professor Department of Studies in Geography, University of Mysore

(Rtd.) & currently holding the Zakir Hussain Chair, Department of

Studies in Geography, University of Mysore

(Rtd.) Department of Studies in Geography, University of Mysore




(Rtd) Department of Studies in Geography, University of Mysore

(Rtd.) Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Tirupati

Dr.K.S. Rangappa

Dr.H. Nagaraj,

Dr. Asima Nusrath,

Dr. B. Chandrashekara,

Dr. Subhash S.S.,

Dr. Jayashree P.,

Dr. S. Arun Das,

Dr. Ramu,

Dr. Rajesh Y.P.,

Prof. R.P. Misra,

Prof. P. Jayaramaiah,

Prof. K. N. Udayakumar,

Prof. C. Chowdaiah,

Prof. Rajashekarshetty,

Prof. Krishna Murthy,

Prof. B.N. Shivalingappa,

Prof. P. Nagabhushanam,

Registrar, Dean Faculty of Science, Registrar Evaluation, Finance Office

Organizing Committee:

Advisory Committee:

Focal Theme

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL VULNERABILITY AND GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY

Co-Convener

Dr.AsimaNusrathProfessor

Department of Studies in GeographyUniversity of Mysore

Convener

Professor & Chairperson Dep phyartment of Studies in Geogra

Universityof Mysore

Dr.H. Nagaraj

Hosted byDepartment of Studies in Geography

University of Mysore, Mysuru-570 006 (Karnataka)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEOGRAPHERS, INDIA (NAGI)

Registration Deadlines & Submission of Paper Host

(Rs.)

NAGI

(Rs.)

Total

(Rs.)

Submission of Abstract and Full paper 31st October 2016 - - -

Intimation of Acceptance, 15 th November, 2016 - - -

Registration fee Up to 31st

October, 2016 (General) 1500/- 200/- 1700/-

Between 1 st November to 15 th December, 2016 (General) 1700/- 200/- 1900/-

Registration fee for Research Scholar 1000/- 200/- 1200/-

Between 1 st November to 15 December, 2016 1200/- 200/- 1400/-

On-spot Registration 2000/- 200/- 2200/-

Senior Geographers (Over 65 Years of age) 500/- - 500/-

NAGI BUSINESS MEETINGSthNAGI Executive Committee Meeting : 26 December 2016 at 5.30 P.M.thNAGI General Body Meeting : 27 December2016 at 5.30 P.M.thNAGI Executive Committee Meeting : 28 December 2016 at 8.30 A.M.

FORMAT FOR ABSTRACT AND PAPERAbstract should be about 250 words carrying title of the paper, name of the author

with designation and affiliation. Abstract should include the major objectives, methodology used and major findings. It should be submitted preferably as a soft copy typed in Microsoft office: version 2003, 2007. For any querries relating to abstract you may kindly contact Dr.S. Arun Das, Assistant Professor, Department of Studies in Geography, University of Mysore. e-mail :[email protected]

National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI) Executive Committee of the Association (2015-16)

Members

President : Prof. V.K. Srivastava(Jabalpur)

President Elect : Prof. R.B.P. Singh (Nalanda)

Past President : Prof. N. Shivgyananam (Chennai)

First Vice President (Southern) : Prof. H. Nagaraj (Mysuru)

Vice President (Western) : Prof. N.S. Rathore (Udaipur)

Vice-President (Central) : Dr. LokeshSrivastava (Jabalpur)

Vice President (North-Eastern) : Prof. V.P. Sati (Mizoram)

Vice President (Northern) : Prof. Krishna Mohan (Chandigarh)

Vice President (Eastern) : Dr. Sharda Nand Choudhary (Darbhanga)

Secretary General : Prof. S.C. Rai (Delhi)

Joint Secretary : Dr. A.K. Shaha (Delhi)

Editor : Prof. H.S. Sharma (Jaipur)

Joint Editor : Dr. P.R. Binda (Jaipur)

Ex-Officio Member : Prof. H.N. Mishra (Allahabad)

Central Region : Dr. Dinesh Pratap Singh* (Dehradoon)

: Prof. Shiv Kumar Dubey** (Shahdol)

: Dr. Alpana Chandra Scott*** (Lucknow)

Northern Region : Prof. K.S. Sohal* (Patiyala)

: Dr. R.N. Dubey** (Delhi)

: Dr. Devendra Singh*** (Jammu)

Eastern Region : Dr. Emeline Minz* (Chaibasa)

: Prof. D.P. Singh** (Patna)

: Prof. Sarla Sharma***(Raipur)

North-Eastern Region : Dr. N.C. Jana* (Burdwan)

: Dr. IyattaUpreti** (Gangtok)

: Prof NandiniChakravarti Singh*** (Itanagar)

Western Region : Prof. Rolle Kanchan* (Baroda)

: Dr. Naresh Malik** (Jaipur)

: Prof. Ambadas Jadav*** (Mumbai)

Southern Region : Prof. N. Nagabhushanam* (Tirupati)

: Prof. Kumarsamy** (Tiruchirappalli)

: Dr. P.K. Ratht*** (Goa)

* Elected on 03-12-2015; ** Elected on 18-11-2014; ***Co-opted on 04-12-2015Mailing Address and Secretariat: Prof. S.C. Rai, Secretary General-NAGI, C/o Department of Geography, Delhi School of Economics; University of Delhi; Delhi-110007.Mobile: 09868943593; email: [email protected]

CONGRESS THEME

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL VULNERABILITY, AND GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY

Specific issues and challenges are appropriate to address in this context:

PANEL DISCUSSION THEMES

MEMORIAL LECTURE

TECHNICAL SESSIONS

PROF. N.P. AYYAR YOUNG GEOGRAPHERS AWARD SCHEME

Demographic growth, economic development and over-exploitation of natural resources lead to complex problems to societies. This theme is most appropriate in the present context when the resources are beginning to become scare as a result of over exploitation due to increasing demands. There is a need therefore for a sustainable exploitation of resources. Sustainable development promotes the idea of social, environmental, and economic progress in a balanced and judicious use. The world's resources are finite, and growth that is unmanaged will lead to increased poverty and decline of the environment. In order to preserve the future, we must appreciate the interconnectedness between humans and nature at all levels. Sustainable development practices can help us do this, and through education and building awareness, preserving the future is within everyone's reach.

Environment for sustainable development is a broad-ranging, multi-disciplinary subject and the Government of India realizing the importance of Environmental Information has established in December 1982, an Environmental Information System and the Sustainable Development Networking Programme (SDNP) which are initiatives to make relevant information on sustainable development readily available to decision-makers responsible for planning sustainable development strategies.

The integration of Geospatial technology with sustainable development can promote better technical solutions for sustainable development. Spatial techniques such as digital mapping, remote sensing, Global Positioning Systems, Satellite imagery, and interactive geographic information systems provide important opportunities for developing useful applications and sharing information and techniques.

v Increasing energy and material efficiency in production processes; v Reducing wastes from production and promoting recycling; v Promoting use of new and renewable sources of energy v Using environmentally sound technologies for sustainable production; v Reducing wasteful consumption; v Increasing awareness for sustainable consumption. v Conservation of natural resources such as water, minerals, forests etc.v Reducing pollution of air, water, soils etc.

1. Urban waste management and clean cities2. Cultural Heritage of India

1. Prof. R.L. Singh Memorial Lecture2. Prof. A. Geddes Memorial Lecture3. Prof. S.S. Dhabaria Memorial Lecture

The technical sessions of the Congress will focus on the following themes:1. Indian Geography: The Emerging Vistas2. Geography as a Professional Discipline (Planning, Health Care, Cartography & GIS).3. Remote Sensing, GPS and GIS in Geographical Studies4. Physical Geography and Earth System Science5. Climate Change, Bio-diversity, Environmental Challenges6. India in the New Global Context7. People, Resources and Development’8. Urban Society, Economy and Geography9. From Rural to Urban India10. Geopolitics, Conflict Resolution and Geography of Peace11. Social and Cultural Dimensions in Geography12. Geographical Education13. Mountain Geography

This award has been instituted by NAGI and is restricted to members who are qualified Geographers within the age limit of 35 years at the time of submission of paper.

UNIVERSITY OF MYSOREMysore University is one of the sixth oldest Universities in India established in the

year 1916 by the Maharaja of Mysore Sri.NalwadiKrishnarajaWadiyar. Some of the greatest statesmen and noble laureates have been a part of this university such as the Bharat Ratnas; Sir M.Visvesvaraya,the Diwan of Mysore; Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, Former President of India; Dr. C.N.R. Rao, Scientist; and the, two JnanpithaAwardees, Kuvempu and Dr.U.R. Ananthamurthy. It is also home to a galaxy of stalwarts in the field of education, administration, arts and sports; the University has earned an international identity for its academic programs and research activities. The University of Mysore has always upheld the values of critical thinking, tolerance and open debate.

The main postgraduate campus of the University is located in Manasagangotri, spread over 739 acres of picturesque land containing the Kukkarahalli lake. The campus houses 54 postgraduate departments offering 75 postgraduate degree courses, diploma and doctoral programs in all branches of studies. There are as many as 5500 students in postgraduate and research programs in the Manasagangotri Campus.

The paper should be an original research contribution and submitted in 3 copies to the Secretary General, NAGI, so as to reach the Secretariat by November 15th, 2016 by registered post/courier. The paper should be written in English, Hindi language only. The participant should also submit his/her detailed resume (3 copies). An Expert Committee will be appointed by NAGI to evaluate the paper contributed and to short listed to five best papers among them. The five best papers will be presented in a special session at IGC and one among them would be finally selected for the young Geographers Award. The awardees will be honored with a cash award of Rs. 1 000 and a certificate of merit.

NOMINATION INVITED FOR PROF. BANDARU HEMA MALLNI EMINENT GEOGRAPHER AWARD- 2016 : This award has been instituted by NAGI and is restricted to members who are qualified Geographers. The nomination paper should reach the NAGI Secretariat by November 30th, 2016 by registered post/courier. Detailed guideline is available in web site: www.nagi.org.in

Registration fee for the participants of the IGC is Rs. 1700/- out of which Rs. 1500/- will be retained by the Convener and the remaining Rs. 200/- will go to NAGI Secretariat.

thParticipants are requested to send Rs. 1500/- to convener 38 Indian Geography Congress and Rs. 200/- as NAGI share to NAGI Secretariat, Delhi in favour of “National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI)” along with personal details.

For foreign delegates, excluding SAARC, it is $ 125. Research scholars (not below M. Phil Level) would pay Rs. 1000/- as registration fee to the Convener and Rs. 200/- to NAGI Secretariat, provided that their registration form is accompanied by documentary proof of their station. Participants are required to become Life or Annual member of the NAGI. If you are not a life member, annual membership fee of Rs. 400/- should also be sent to NAGI Secretariat together with membership form.

Registration fee covers the cost of technical documents, boarding and accommodation in student hostels/institutional Guest houses/ hotels etc. Family member accompanying the Life and Annual members will pay Rs. 1500/- each for boarding and lodging. No documents will be provided to them. Registration fee of

thRs. 1500/- should be send by M.O./ D.D. to the Convener, 38 Indian Geography Congress.

For any quarries relating to M.O./D.D you may kindly contact

[email protected] NOTE: Please send your journey details at least 15 days in advance. Participation without prior information to organizers shall not be entertained.

REGISTRATION FEES

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Dr. Jayashree P., Associate Professor, Department of studies in Geography, University of Mysore. e-mail: Mob: 9901259597

Documents

38 INDIAN GEOGRAPHY CONGRESS 2016in different fields of the subject. The thrust areas of research in the department currently are Advanced application of remote sensing, Agriculture