NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEOGRAPHERS, (NAGI)

6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

on

Changing Dimension of Water Resource : A Challenge Before Mankind

18-20 November, 2016

FIRST CIRCULAR

Hosted by Department of Geography and Department of Environmental Science

NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY Biscomaun Bhawan, , – 800001 Tel. No. : 0612-2201013, Fax No. : 0612-2201001 e-mail : [email protected], [email protected] Website : www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/www.nou.ac.in

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Chief Patron Dr. R.B.P. Singh Vice Chancellor Open University, Patna

Patron Dr. R.P. Upadhyay Pro Vice Chancellor , Patna

Convenor Dr. Kailash Mahto Co-ordinator School of Social Science (Geography)

ORGANISING SECRETARIES

Academic Administrative Dr. Md. Ataullah Dr. S.P. Sinha Co-ordinator Registrar (E) Environmental Science & Disaster Management

NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 1. Dr. R.P. Mishra, Former Vice Chancellor, , Allahabad.

2. Dr. B. Thakur, Former Vice Chancellor, L.N.M.U, Darbhanga.

3. Dr. R.B. Singh, Vice President, International Geographical Union (IGU).

4. Dr. P. S. Tiwari, Former Head, Dept. of Geography, University of Madras, Chennai.

5. Dr. H.S. Sharma, Former Head, Dept. of Geography, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

6. Dr. Jagdish Singh, Former Head, Dept. of Geography, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur.

7. Dr. M.H. Qureshi, Former Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

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8. Dr. V.K. Srivastava, President, National Association of Geographers, India.

9. Dr. N. Shivagyananam, Former Head, Dept. of Geography, University of Madras, Chennai.

10. Dr. H.N Mishra, Former Head, Dept. of Geography, University of Allahabad, Allahabad.

11. Dr. M.D. Nandeshwar, Former Director, CWRD& M, Kozhikode.

LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

1. Dr. L.N. Ram, Former Vice Chancellor, , Patna.

2. Dr. Md. Ishtiyaque, Vice Chancellor, , , .

3. Dr. Arun Kumar Sinha, Dean, School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, Central University of South Bihar, Patna.

4. Dr. Sudeepta Adhikari, Former Professor of Geography, Patna University, Patna.

5. Dr. T. Prasad, Former Director, Centre for Water Resources Studies, Patna University, Patna.

6. Dr. S.N. Prasad, Former Professor of Geography, Patna University, Patna.

7. Dr. V.N.P. Sinha, Former Head, Dept. of Geography, Patna University, Patna.

8. Dr. Santosh Kumar, Former Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Bihar College of Engineering (now NIT), Patna.

9. Dr. Nandeshwar Sharma, Former Head, Dept. of Geography, Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga.

10. Dr. Rana Pratap, Former Head, Dept. of Geography, Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, Bihar.

11. Dr. K.N. Paswan, Head, Dept. of Geography, Patna University, Patna.

12. Dr. Bihari Singh, Principal, A.N. College, Patna.

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

CHANGING DIMENSION OF WATER RESOURCE : A CHALLENGE BEFORE MANKIND (ICCDWR)

Water, which is a major formative factor of the physical and biological environment and which provides stages for domestic, agricultural, industrial and other economic activities, is an important natural resource. With the inception of technological innovation, it has become an important productive factor for many industries and a source of power. But deficiency of water results in crop failure and water in excess of the bankful capacity of stream results in flood causing widespread loss to life and property. Therefore, water has to be managed and planned for general prosperity. India's proverbial poverty amongst plenty is to a large extent related to results from the hydrometeorological conditions, inequitable spatial distribution, non-utilisation and ill-planned utilisation of water resources. Drought and flood are like twins in global agricultural economy in general and India in particular. Both situations severely affect the agricultural economy of the people. For solving the problems of flood and drought, water has to be sustainably managed. Another aspect is the provision of clean drinking water to the growing population particularly in urban areas. The 6th International Conference on “Changing Dimension of Water Resource : A Challenge Before Mankind” under the aegis of the National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI) will inspire and provide platform for interdisciplinary approach to address the focal challenges of changing dimension of water resource. Keeping the focal theme in mind, the conference will focus its attention on the research activities carried out in following sub-themes giving more emphasis on prevailing situations in India :

1. Conceptual changes in Water Resources. 2. Global and Regional Pattern of the Distribution of Water Resource.

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3. Importance of Water as a Source of Irrigation.

4. Large Dams vs Small Dams – Advantages and Disadvantages.

5. Water as a source of Energy.

6. Maritime and Fresh Water Reservoirs : Ecological Challenges.

7. Flood Ecology : Challenges Ahead.

8. Drought : Challenges Ahead.

9. Flood and Drought : Meteorological Legacy of India and Bihar in particular.

10. Emerging Global Conflicts Related to Water Resource.

11. Depleting Ground Water Reserves and their Impact on the surface Ecology.

12. Inter-State River Water Disputes and emerging strains over the Federal Structure of India.

13. Water Pollution and its Impact on Health Conditions.

14. River Water Pollution and Impact over River Basin System.

15. Lake Water Pollution and Impact over Aquatic Life System.

16. Coastal Water Pollution – Sources, Consequences and Suggestions for Remedial Measures.

17. Ground Water Pollution and Impact over Surface Ecology.

18. Rapid Decline in the Reserves of Fresh Water : Ecological Challenge to Life System.

19. Global Efforts to Conserve Water Resources.

20. Water Resource – its Constitutional, Legislative and Legal Status in India.

21. Traditional Means of Water Conservation and Utilisation in India.

22. Water Pollution Act of India : Success and Failure.

23. Any other topic related to Water Resources. The research papers could be of different spatial scales preferring case studies with reference to Bihar, India and South Asia.

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CALL FOR PAPERS Participants who intend to present their research papers need to submit abstract within 300 words with their registration form through the University websites www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/www.nou.ac.in. Abstract must provide information on the description of topic, objectives, study area, data and research methods and expected findings. Early submission of the abstract(s) / paper(s) will be highly appreciated.

The abstract of the paper(s) submitted to the conference will be selected through peer reviewing process. The selected papers will be published as a special volume after the conference. Full paper submitted to the conference without the registration fee will not be considered for publication. Full paper in M.S Word format should be submitted through conference e-mail: [email protected]. The official language of the conference will be English.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Deadline for Abstract Submission : 15 October, 2016

Last Date for Early Bird Registration : 20 October, 2016

Acceptance Letters to Contributors : 25 October, 2016

Last Date for Submission of Full Paper : 05 November, 2016

Finalising the Schedule of Technical Session : 10 November, 2016

Conference Dates : 18, 19 & 20 November, 2016

REGISTRATION DETAILS

1. Registration Fee upto October 20, 2016 (General) ` 1500.00

2. Registration Fee upto November 10, 2016 (General) ` 1700.00

3. Registration Fee for Research Scholars upto Oct. 20, 2016 ` 1000.00

4. Registration Fee for Research Scholars upto Nov. 10, 2016 ` 1200.00

5. On spot Registration ` 2000.00

6. Senior Geographers (Over 65 Yrs. of age) ` 500.00

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Registration fee covers conference material and working lunches during the conference days. Accommodation for the participants will be arranged in the Guest House/Youth Hostel/Dormitory/Lodges. Transport will be provided from the place of stay to the venue of the conference Foreign delegates are exempted from registration fee. They will be provided local hospitality including transport and stay without any charge. They, however, have to manage travel expenses from origin University to Patna and return journey. Participants, willing to pay hotel charge may get direct booking in the hotel. The names of some important hotels located near the venue are as follows: 1. Hotel Maurya (www.maurya.com) Contact – 0612-3051111, 0612-2203040 e-mail – [email protected] 2. Hotel Samrat International (www.hotelsamrat.org) Contact – 0612-220560, 220561, 220562, 220563 e-mail – [email protected] 3. Hotel Windsor (www.hotelwindsorpatna.com) Contact – 0612-2203250-58 e-mail – [email protected] 4. Hotel Republic (www.republichotel.in) Contact – 9939471165, 9334117111, 9431089011 e-mail – [email protected] 5. Hotel The Panache (www.thepanachepatna.com) Contact – 0612-2221133, 2221166 e-mail – [email protected] 6. Hotel Gargee Grand (www.gargeegrand.com) Contact – 0612-2500535, 2500536, 2500537, 2500538 Mobile – 9771471000, 9771497906 e-mail – [email protected]

CONFERENCE E-MAIL ID

[email protected]

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NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY

Nalanda Open University is the only University in the State of Bihar, which imparts education exclusively through the system of open and distance learning. To provide quality learning at a low cost to all sections of society particularly belonging to remote areas and those engaged in government, corporate or private jobs is the prime motto of the University. The University was established in March, 1987, by an ordinance promulgated by the . Later the University came under the authority and jurisdiction of the Nalanda Open University Act, 1995, and is named after the famous of Ancient India.

At present, the University is functioning from its camp office at Biscomaun Bhawan, Gandhi Maidan, Patna. The University offices are located on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 12th floors of Biscomaun Bhawan/Tower. The University is in possession of about 60,000 sq. feet of built up area. The University has class rooms, laboratories for science subjects and training facilities for computer programmes. The Computer Laboratory of the University is connected with 1Gbps Internet connection under NKN Project of MHRD and equipped with 350 high end computers with latest processors and is one of the largest computer centres in this part of the country.

The administrative function of the University is performed from the 3rd floor of the Biscomaun Bhawan. The University has a well equipped and developed fully automated administrative office. The University has an air-conditioned, electronically controlled examination centre for about 1000 examinees and a state of the art library with about 85,000 titles.

Besides Biscomaun Bhawan, the University has further hired ground floor of Co-operative Bank Building (opposite B.N. College, Patna) and about 5000 sq. ft. built up area of Bihar Vidyapeeth (near Kurji Hospital, Patna) for the distribution of self-learning materials (SLM). Moreover, the State

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Government has started a process for developing a spacious campus for Nalanda Open University at Nalanda.

The University academic affairs are managed through 11 schools of learning, which are responsible for designing, developing and co-ordinating courses in various subjects. There are 26 Co-ordinators (teachers) in the 11 schools to cater to the needs of students in distinctly related subjects. Apart from Intermediate, Diploma, Graduate and Post-Graduate courses, several job oriented certificate courses are also being run in Nalanda Open University. B.Ed., B.C.A, M.C.A, B.B.A, M.L.S, M.J.M.C & other job-oriented courses which also attract multi-national companies are also running in this University. Diploma in Information and Public Relations and P.G. Diploma in -English Translation have also been introduced.

DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY & DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Department of Geography was established in 2005 under the School of

Social Sciences. It offers courses at different levels from Intermediate to Post graduate. Graduate and Post-graduate courses are offered both in Arts and

Science streams. A large number of students are admitted particularly at

Post-graduate level. Ph.D programme is also being offered in Geography.

Department of Environmental Science is under the School of Health and

Environmental Science. It was established in 2007. It offers Post-graduate course in both Arts and Science streams. Two certificate courses are also being run in this Department. These are certificate in Environmental Studies and certificate in Disaster Management. This department is preparing course materials to introduce the programme of M.A/M.Sc. in Disaster Management in near future.

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ABOUT PATNA

Patna is the provincial capital of Bihar and second largest city of after Kolkata. It is located on the southern bank of river Ganga opposite its confluence with river Gandak. Its history begins at least 2000 years ago, but long before that it was famous throughout northern India as the capital of . The early history of Magadha is in great part the history of India. It was known as Patliputra during ancient period. Kautilya, a statesman and founder of political economy compiled his treatise, Arthashastra at Patna, and Aryabhatt propounded here his scientific theories in the fields of astronomy and algebra. Patna is the birthplace of Guru Govind Singh, the 10th and the last Guru of the Sikhs.

Patna has grown as a seat of administration, education and trade and commerce and has Raj Bhawan, Secretariat, High Court, Legislative Assembly, etc. Important landmarks of this metropolis are the Shaheed Smarak, , Sri Harmandir, , Taramandal, Gandhi Maidan, Sri Krishna Memorial Hall, Sanjay Gandhi Biological Garden, Eco Park, National Museum, etc. International Convention Centre is being developed north of Gandhi Maidan. Patna has Patna University together with several colleges. Apart from Nalanda Open University, the city has also the headquarters of Aryabhatt Knowledge University, National Law University, Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University and the Camp office of Central University of South Bihar. It also has several colleges of Magadh University and its regional branch office.

Patna is located between 25°30' North and 25°38' North Latitudes and between 85°05' East and 86°16' East Longitudes. It is spread over an area of 107 sq. km and has a population of about 20 lakh in its Municipal wards. It is situated at the cultural centre of India and is surrounded by several historical and religious places such as Bodh-Gaya, Gaya, , Nalanda, Maner, etc.

Weather conditions at Patna in the month of November are cool/cold and participants are suggested to come with light warm clothing.

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TRAVEL DETAILS Air Connections Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna is directly connected to all major cities of India. Air India, Jet Airways, Indigo and Go-Air provide flying facilitity to and from Patna. Road Connections Patna is well connected by roads to different distinations, viz. , Kolkata, Ranchi and Kathmandu. From Distance Travel time (Car/Bus) Varanasi 280 Km 6 hours Kolkata 585 Km 11 hours Ranchi 340 Km 9 hours Kathmandu 350 Km 10 hours

Rail Connections Patna is situated on Kolkata-Delhi Main Railway line of East-Central Railway. Patna Junction is connected to Kolkata, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ajmer, etc. by trains.

VISA PROCESS Individuals are requested to go through Indian Embassy webpage for Visa exemption and for Visa fees which varies depending upon the country of origin. A Letter of Acceptance will be sent to the participants on acceptance of the abstract/paper to facilitate them to get the visa and attend the conference. However, it is the responsibility of the individual participants to complete the whole process through the Indian Embassy located in their region.

HEALTH AND INSURANCE Insurance and medical expenses will have to be borne by participants or their sponsoring organization before taking the journey. International participants must undertake medical, life and disability insurance before leaving their respective country for covering their entire health and disability risks.

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PLACES OF INTREST

IN PATNA Place Distance  Takht Sri Harimandirji, , Patna 10 Kms.  Bari Temple, Patna City 10 Kms.  Sheetla Mata Temple, 8 Kms.  Park, Old Bye Pass Road 7 Kms.  Khuda Baksha Library, Ashok Raj Path 4 Km.  S.K. Memorial Hall, Ashok Raj Path 0.5 Km.  Golghar, Ashok Raj Patha 0 Km.  Museum, Budhha Marg 0.5 Km.  Taramandal, Bailey Road 1 Km.  National Museum, Bailey Road 2 Km.  Shaheed Smarak, near Assembly House 3 Km.  Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, Bailey Road 4 Kms.  Gandhi Sangrahalay, Ashok Raj Path 0 Km.

OUTSIDE PATNA Place Distance  Bodh Gaya Temple 120 Km  Rajgir 100 Km  Nalanda 90 Km  Pawapuri 120 Km  Vaishali 50 Km

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE Prof. Md. Ataullah Organising Secretary (Academic), ICCDWR Department of Environmental Science Nalanda Open University 3rd Floor, Biscomaun Bhawan Gandhi Maidan, Patna – 800001, India Mobile No. – 9973230730

WEBSITE FOR DETAILS AND UPDATES www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/www.nou.ac.in

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEOGRAPHERS, INDIA (NAGI)

REGISTRATION FORM

1. Name: ……………………………………………………………………… 2. Position held : …………………………………………………………… 3. Affiliation (Organisation) : ……………………………………………… 4. Profession : ……………………………………………………………… 5. Address : ………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………. 6. (i) e-mail …………………………………………………………………… (ii) Telephone No. …...... Mobile No...... 7. I wish to participate with or without paper as Life Member/ Participating Member/Associate Member ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… 8. Title of the paper ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………. 9. Registration fee amounting to Rs. ………….. is sent by M/O Crossed Demand Draft No. ……………………. Dated ………………… (Name of Bank) ……………………………………….…………………………… 10. Journey details - Date/Time of Arrival/Train number at Patna ………. Date/Time of Departure/Train Number/Name …………………………. 11. Accompanying persons, if any ………………………………………… 12. Type of accommodation desired – Hostel / Guest House / Hotel ………………………………………………………………………………. Place : ………………… Date : ………………… Signature ………………

Note : 1. Payment of Registration Fee by Demand Draft of any scheduled bank should be made in favour of “Nalanda Open University, Patna” payable at Patna, to be addressed to Prof. Md. Ataullah, organising secretary, 6th NAGI International Conference, Nalanda Open University, Patna – 800001 2. Accompanying members have also to pay registration fee as mentioned in Sl. No. 1 (Note). 3. Take help of Registration details at the time of the issue of Demand Draft. 4. Foreign Delegates are exempted from Registration Fee.

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The membership of the Association is open to geographers and specialists from allied disciplines. The membership fee is given below : LIFE MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP Individual Individual Indian : Rs. 4000 Indian : Rs. 400 Indian : Rs. 250 Foreign : US $ 150 Foreign : US $ 30 Foreign : US $ 25

Institution Institution Indian : Rs. 5000 Indian : Rs. 1000 Foreign : US $ 500 Foreign : US $ 30

Note Annual and Associate members will not get the journal free of cost. Membership should be accompanied by a Proforma giving the following details, together with a copy of identity card.

1. Name in Full : ………………………………………………

2. Postal Address : ………………………………………………

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3. Qualification : ………………………………………………

4. Designation : ………………………………………………

5. Type of Membership : ………………………………………………

6. Mode of Payment (Draft/M.O.) : ………………………………………………

Date : ……………………. Signature ………………………….

Draft should be made in favour of the “National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI)”, New Delhi and sent to Dr. S.C. Rai, Secretary General NAGI, Department of Geography, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi – 110007 by registered post.

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEOGRAPHERS, INDIA (NAGI) Executive Committee of the Association (2015-16)

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

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

Past President : Prof. . Shivgyananam (Chennai)

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

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

Vice President (Central) : Dr. Lokesh Srivastava (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. Saha (Delhi)

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

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

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

Members Central Region : Dr. Dinesh Pratap Singh* (Dehradun) : 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. Iyatta Upreti** (Gangtok)

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: Prof. Nandini Chakravarti 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. Rath*** (Goa)

* Elected on 03.12.2015; ** Elected on 18.11.2014; *** Co-opted on 04.12.2015

NAGI Secretariat Mailing Address Secretary General-NAGI Department of Geography, Delhi School of Economics University of Delhi, Delhi – 110007 Phone No. – 09868943593 (Mobile), 011-27666491 (Office) e-mail – [email protected]

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From : Prof. Md. Ataullah Organising Secretary (Academic) Department of Environmental Science Nalanda Open University, 3rd Floor, Biscomaun Bhawan, Gandhi Maidan, Patna – 800001, Bihar, India Mobile No. : 9973230730

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