March 02, 2020 - March 08, 2020 | Delhi, India
India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh - 201306
India had the privilege of organising the 22nd session of IGC at New Delhi in 1964. This was the first IGC in Asia. The IGC is returning to the Indian subcontinent after a gap of 56 years.
This time, the theme of the IGC is "Geosciences: The Basic Science for a Sustainable Future".
The 36th IGC is funded by the Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, and supported by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and the science academies of Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Geological Survey of India is the nodal agency for organizing the event.
The preparatory activities for congress are being looked after by a Local Organizing Committee, with the 36th IGC Secretariat as its front office.
The Indian sub-continent offers the entire gamut of geological episodes, representing every geological period, with the oldest rocks spanning 3.6 Ga of Earth's history to the youngest, active fold mountain belt of the world. The subcontinent houses precious and rare earth minerals; extinct and active volcanoes; exuberant rivers and river confluences; mature foreland basins and youthful landforms; extensive deltas and fans; hot and cold deserts; salt ranges and deep oceans; hot springs and waterfalls; majestic mountains and seemingly bottomless valleys.
The imprints of the ancient civilizations that flourished in the subcontinent stand testimony to the rich and varied historical and cultural heritage of the region. Signatures of intelligent use of Earth resources by early civilizations are seen in all spheres, be it harvesting of water or use of mineral resources. Fine traditions of art and human skills abound in the region that attract innumerable visitors. A land of vibrant colours, numerous festivals, myriad shades of life and exhilarating cuisine, India is a place that will leave any visitor spellbound.
The sub-continent has made substantial contributions in the areas of fundamental science as well as applied research over the years. The quantum leap in science & technology and infrastructure over the past few decades in India and its neighboring countries makes this venue the ideal destination for the IGC 2020.
APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY
- Mr. Sushil Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India, Co-Chair
- Dr. Madhavan Nair Rajeevan, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, Co-Chair
- Dr. Chandrima Shaha, President, Indian National Science Academy, Co-Chair
GOVERNING BODY
- Mr. Sushil Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India, Chair
- Dr. Madhavan Nair Rajeevan, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, Co-Chair
- Dr. Chandrima Shaha, President, Indian National Science Academy, Co-Chair
- Prof. V.P. Dimri, President, 36th IGC, Member
- Mr. S. N. Meshram, Director General, Geological Survey of India & Co-President, 36th IGC, Member
- Dr. K. Rajeswara Rao, Addl. Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Member
- Prof. S. K. Tandon, Pro Vice Chancellor, Delhi University, Member
- Dr. Vipin Chandra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Member
- Dr. Rasik Ravindra, Secretary General, 36th IGC, Convener
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Prof. V. P. Dimri, President, 36th IGC, Chair
- Mr. S. N. Meshram, Director General, Geological Survey of India & Co-President, 36th IGC, Member
- Dr. Rasik Ravindra, Secretary General, 36th IGC, Member
- Mr. Alok Chandra, Economic Adviser, Ministry of Mines, Member
- Dr. B. K. Bansal, Scientist G, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Member
- Prof. D. M. Banerjee, Indian National Science Academy, Member
- Dr. Dipayan Guha, Dy. Director General, Geological Survey of India & Chair, Finance Committee, Member
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Contact Information:
36th International Geological Congress
Geological Survey of India
C-II, Pushpa Bhavan
Madangir Road
New Delhi- 110062
India
Phone:+91 11 29965750
Phone:+91 11 26057035
Email:igc.delhi2020@nic.in
Website: https://www.36igc.org/
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