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Department of Geography & Applied Geography UNIVERSITY OF NORTH BENGAL Accredited by NAAC with Grade A

Raja Rammohunpur, Darjeeling 734013, West Bengal

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ENLIGHTENMENT TO PERFECTION

31st

Annual Conference of the

Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI)

&

NATIONAL SEMINAR ON

APPLICATIONS OF GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY IN

GEOMORPHOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

(12-14 November, 2019)

FIRST CIRCULAR

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IGI Executive Committee (2018-2019) President Prof. Subir Sarkar (Darjeeling)

Secretary General Prof. A. R. Siddiqui (Allahabad)

Vice–Presidents Dr. S. P. Agnihotri (Kalakankar) Prof. Sunando Bandyopadhyay (Kolkata) Prof. Padmini Pani (New Delhi) Dr. Sudhakar Pardeshi (Pune)

Joint Secretaries Dr. Pradeep Kumar Singh (Kalakankar) Dr. Anupam Pandey (Allahabad ) Prof. R. K. Maiti (Midnapore ) Dr. Subhamita Chaudhuri (Kolkata)

Treasurer

Dr. Ashwajeet Chaudhary (Allahabad)

Co-opted members Prof. H. S. Sharma (Jaipur) Prof. M. N. Kaul (Jammu) Prof. Amal Kar (Kolkata) Prof. N. Chandra Shekhar (Tirunelveli) Prof. Veena Joshi (Pune) Prof. Sutapa Mukhopadhyay (Santiniketan ) Prof. Sunil Kumar De (Shillong) Prof. L. N. Satpati (Kolkata) Prof. S. S. Ojha (Allahabad)

Councilors Prof. V. S. Kale (Pune) Prof. Savindra Singh (Allahabad ) Dr. V. A. V. Raman (New Delhi) Prof. Devidatt Chauniyal (Uttarakhand) Prof. Ashis Kumar Paul (Midnapore) Dr. Virendra Nagrale (Maharashtra) Dr. Pramod Hire (Pune) Dr. Anita Srivastava (Allahabad) Dr. Prashant Magar (Pune) Dr. Anargha Dhorde (Pune) Dr. Anju Gupta (Kurukshetra)

Prof. Rolee Kanchan (Vadodara)

Editor Dr. Subhamita Chaudhuri (Kolkata)

International Correspondence Secretary Prof. Sunil Kumar De (Shillong)

Organizing Committee

Patron Dr. Subires Bhattacharyya, Vice-Chancellor, NBU

Co-Patron Prof. Bikash Chandra Paul, Dean, Faculty of Science, NBU

Chairman Prof. Subir Sarkar, Head, Department of Geography & Applied Geography, NBU

Convener Prof. Deepak Kumar Mandal, Department of Geography & Applied Geography, NBU

Organizing Secretary Prof. Ranjan Roy, Department of Geography & Applied Geography, NBU

Members Prof. Sushma Rohatgi Dr. Indira Lepcha Dr. Sudip Kr. Bhattacharya Dr. Snehasish Saha Dr. Arindam Basak Dr. Indrajit Roy Chowdhury Dr. Riti Moktan Dr. Rupak Kumar Paul Dr. Surjapada Paul

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National Advisory Committee

Prof. Savindra Singh

Formerly in University of Allahabad, Allahabad

Prof. H. S. Sharma

Formerly in University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

Prof. V. S. Kale

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Prof. D. C. Goswami

Formerly in Gauhati University, Guwahati

Prof. Sunando Bandyopadhyay

University of Calcutta, Kolkata

Prof. R. K. Ganjoo

University of Jammu, J & K

Prof. Sunil Kumar De

North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong

Dr. Amal Kar

Formerly in CAZRI, Jodhpur

Dr. Prithvish Nag

Formerly M. G. Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi

Prof. M. N. Kaul

Formerly in University of Jammu, J & K

Dr. Bhoop Singh

DST, Govt. of India

Prof. Hema Achyuthan

Anna University, Chennai

Prof. N. Chandrasekar

M. S. University, Tirunelveli

Prof. L. N. Satpati

University of Calcutta, Kolkata

Dr. Srikumar Chattopadhyay

Formerly in CESS, Thiruvananthapuram

Prof. Sutapa Mukhopadhyay

Visva-Bharati, Shantiniketan

Prof. Veena U. Joshi


Prof. Sultan Bhat

University of Kashmir, J & K

Prof. Milap Chand Sharma

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Prof. S. K. Patnaik

Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar

Prof. Rolee Kanchan

University of Baroda, Vadodara

Prof. A. R. Siddiqui

University of Allahabad, Allahabad

Dr. Ashis Kumar Paul

Vidyasagar University, Medinipur

Prof. Ramkrishna Maiti

Vidyasagar University, Medinipur

Prof. Sudhakar Pardeshi


Dr. Padmini Pani

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Prof. Soumendu Chatterjee

Presidency University, Kolkata

Dr. Subhamita Chaudhuri

West Bengal State University, Kolkata

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Background Modern geomorphological research is inextricably linked with geospatial technology and geographic information systems (GIS). Driven by rapid technological advances of Remote Sensing, Geodesy, Photogrammetry, Computer Science, and GIS, the application of analysis tools using digital information on the land surface revolutionized quantitative geomorphological research. In the last three decades, GIS has increasingly influenced various fields of geomorphology. GIS tools support and enable many upfront research fields in geomorphology from the quantitative description of landforms to process modeling, the investigation of form–process interrelations and linkages to climate and environmental conditions. Furthermore, process and form modeling, statistical analysis and regionalization of field data as well as graphical visualization and map creation are key features of GIS applied in geomorphology.

Since the late 1990s, it is observed that an increasing use of GIS in geomorphological studies. This development is strongly related to advances in Computer Science, Remote Sensing and Photogrammetric Techniques, as well as Shallow Geophysics. In particular, the availability of global digital terrain datasets has boosted applications and research in GIS for land surface and process analysis. As a consequence, the use of GIS tools for geomorphological analyses became increasingly popular. Applications of GIS in geomorphology span from pure visualization approaches, landform classification, land surface and hydrological analysis, process and erosion modeling, topographic change detection to hazard susceptibility modeling. While many applications focusing on land surface analysis, change detection, or hazard modeling are performed within the specific GIS software, some approaches use statistical software, or special modeling software to perform geospatial analysis. Many useful GIS modeling approaches have been developed in the field of natural hazards. Rockfalls, landslides, floods, avalanches, or soil erosion share inherent characteristics of hazards such as magnitude or spatial extension and depend strongly on slope angle, aspect, or other parameters which can be ideally integrated and displayed in GIS environments. Keeping in view about the advancement of Geospatial technology in Geomorphological researches, the focal theme of the 31st Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI) Annual Conference has been selected as "Applications of Geospatial Technology in Geomorphology and Environment" in the following subthemes:

1. Hillslope and gravitational processes 2. Glacial processes 3. Periglacial processes 4. Fluvial processes 5. Aeolian processes 6. Coastal processes 7. Tectonic Geomorphology 8. Geomorphological Hazards and Risk Management 9. Geomorphosites 10. Urban Geomorphology 11. Human impact on environment 12. Geospatial Technology for human welfare 13. Young Geomorphologists Competition

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The University The University of North Bengal was established by an Act of the Legislature of West Bengal in 1962 with the mission “to encourage and provide for instruction for teaching, training and research in various branches of learning and course of study; to promote advancement and dissemination of knowledge and learning and to extend higher education to meet the growing needs of society.” The University of North Bengal, since its inception in 1962, has been fulfilling the objectives of imparting higher education and research to the people of this socio-economically backward area of the country. With the global advancement and requirements in the arena of higher education and research, the University has shouldered the responsibility of dissemination of knowledge by judicious expansion of its role in advanced, non-conventional, applied and job-oriented fields keeping the quality of education at par with global standards at low cost. The University has taken initiatives in qualitative growth by way of achieving excellence. The Departments are well-equipped with research programmes from various agencies and have received academic distinctions and recognitions. The University has been re-accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) as an ‘A’ grade University in 2017.

The Department The Department of Geography & Applied Geography North Bengal University started its journey in the year 1962 along with the University under the Headship of Prof. Sujon Bandhab Chatterjee. The Department offers Post Graduate, M. Phil and Ph. D Courses and offers specializations on Applied Pedology, Cartography, Fluvial Geomorphology, Population Geography and Urban Geography. The subject is also offered in the Jalpaiguri Campus since 2013-2014 session. The Department has paid due attention to different emerging & application oriented subjects like Geographical Information System, Remote Sensing & Disaster Management. Semester System has been introduced in 2008-09 session and CBCS in 2017-18 session. The Department has a Centre for Studies in Climate Change, which has been recording daily weather information since 2000 and providing the society need-based services as the data is disseminated to students, research scholars, government and private agencies. The Department of Geography & Applied Geography, NBU has successfully completed UGC-SAP DRS-I programme (2009-2013) and is now carrying out UGC-SAP DRS-II programme (2016-2021). The faculties are actively involved in a number of research and consultative research projects. Presently the department is running with 4 Professors, 1 Associate Professor and 7 Assistant Professors under the Headship of Prof. Subir Sarkar.

Transport and Communication North Bengal University is well connected with road, rail and air. The main city very close to the University is Siliguri, which is considered as the Capital of North Bengal and is the door of the whole North-East India. The distance from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) to North Bengal University is 12.8 km, from Siliguri Bus terminus 6.7 km and from Bagdogra Airport it is only 4.2 km. Regular Volvo, Rocket and Luxury bus services are available from different parts of Eastern and North-Easter India. Since New Jalpaiguri is the main railway junction all trains have stoppage at NJP from different parts of the county. Direct regular flights to Bagdogra of different airlines are available from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata and Guwahati. Shared taxi and Bus are available from railway station, bus terminus and from Bagdogra Airport till midnight at a very cheap price.

Accommodation Accommodation will be arranged in the University Guest Houses and hostels in the main Campus of the University as well as some hired accommodation in Siliguri (if required) during the Conference. Free-shared accommodation will be available from 12.00 Noon of 11th November, 2019 to 12.00 Noon of 14th November, 2019. However, extended accommodation upto 12.00 Noon of 16th November, 2019 will be provided by the organisers for participants going to field on 15th November, 2019. Request for accommodation before and after these dates will be chargeable as per the concerned guest house/ hotel tariff.

Weather The average day time temperature (max) in October is about 23˚C and morning temperature (min) is about 15˚C. The temperature suddenly goes down if there is any rain. Thus all delegates are requested to bring woolen clothes or jackets and umbrella if they want to move out.

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Registration Fee

Under no circumstances Abstract(s), Duly filled in Registration Form as well as Registration

Fee will be accepted after 15th October, 2019

Delegates, Retired Teacher, Scholar and Student Registration includes Participation, Conference Kit, Abstract Volume; Accommodation and Food Accompanying Person’s registration includes Accommodation and Food Scholar and Student Registration Scholar and Student Registration Fee is applied to the persons below 35 years of age and continuing their M.Sc/M.Phil/Ph. D as a Full–time student/scholar. A copy of an ID document is required (Institutional ID card or a letter from the Departmental Head or Research Supervisor) to avail the student’s registration facility. Refund of Registration Fee There is no provision of refunding the registration fee.

Mode of Payment of Registration Fee Registration fee will have to be paid only through electronic transfer to the given Bank A/c Number: Bank A/c Name: 31st IGI Conference

Bank A/c Number: 38461578791 Name of the Bank: State Bank of India Branch Name with Branch Code: North Bengal University Campus Branch (02096) IFSC: SBIN0002096 Dist. Darjeeling 734013, West Bengal Both a scanned copy of the deposit slip and the duly filled in registration form should be sent by e-mail.

Category of Registration Early Bird Registration*

(Upto 30th

September, 2019)

Late Registration*

(Upto 15th

October, 2019)

Delegates

(with accommodation)

3,650 4,150

Delegates

(without accommodation)

2,750 3,250

Research Scholar/ Student/

Retired Teacher/

Accompanying Person

(with accommodation)

3,150 3,650

Research Scholar/ Student/

Retired Teacher/

Accompanying Person

(without accommodation)

2,450 2950

Field Trip A post-conference field trip will be arranged in and around Darjeeling on 15th November, 2019. Interested delegates will have to pay a further extra amount of Rs. 2500.00 by e-transfer separately for the field trip within 15

th October, 2019

*All participants will have to pay an extra amount of Rs. 300/- as Headquarter Fee at the time of Registration. Non-Members will have to pay a further extra amount of Rs. 600/- as annual membership Fee. These amounts will be collected in cash at the Registration desk by the IGI Officials.

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Young Geomorphologists Competition A competition will be held among the young geomorphologists below the age of 35 years. Only one winner will be awarded the certificate and prize. To participate in the competition the participant must submit the abstract along with a CV (within 2 pages) with proof of birth date and a recommendation letter from the research supervisor or from the Head of the Department. Candidates will have to register their names within the early registration deadline along with registration fee. Prof. S. R. Basu Memorial Lecture The Prof. S. R. Basu Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Amal Kar, Former Principal Scientist, Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), Jodhpur 342003, Rajasthan, India. IGI Executive Committee and General House meeting The Executive Committee meeting and the General House meetings of the Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI) will be held on 13th November, 2019 at 5.00 pm and 6.30 pm respectively. No TA/DA will be given to the members for attending the meetings either from the headquarter or from the organizers.

Submission of Abstract General Information The Organizing Committee accepts submissions of abstracts of original contributions on any topic related to the scientific program sessions. If you wish to submit an abstract for consideration, kindly follow the instructions outlined below.

Guidelines for preparing abstracts

1. Abstract must be written in English with Sub-Theme name as given in the specimen. 2. Abstract should be typed in MS Word (Compatible Mode) only. 3. Title: A brief title within 20 words is suggested. It should be in bold type, capitalizing the 1st letter of

all words of four letters or more. Indent 12 point and Times New Roman font. 4. Author(s): The family name(s) should be typed in CAPITAL letters and the first and middle name

with first letter capital. Indent 12 point and Times New Roman font. 5. Affiliation of the author(s) should be listed by number, and add the number in superscript form after

the name(s). Put a ‘*’ mark on the corresponding author. Indent 10 point and Times New Roman font.

6. Text: Normal, Times New Roman Font & 11 point indent. The abstract must clearly indicate the problem, methodology and result of the work within 300 words (Abstracts above this limit will not be accepted). Subtitles, tables, symbols and diagrams must be avoided in the abstract.

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Example of the layout of abstract

Other Information Accepted abstracts will be published as in the form submitted by the author. Please read all instructions

carefully before preparing your abstract.

Completed abstracts should reach the Convener/Organizing Secretary by e-mail latest by 30th September, 2019.

Abstract should be accompanied by completed registration form.

Abstracts should be submitted only through e-mail. Hard copy submission will not be accepted.

If you do not receive confirmation e-mail within 24 hours after submission, please contact the

Convener/Organizing Secretary (E-mail: [email protected]).

At least the presenting author(s) will be required to register for the Conference in order to ensure their abstract(s) is/are included in the oral/poster sessions.

Acceptance letters will be issued to the corresponding author on or before 15th October, 2019 by e-mail only.

Sessions may not be held if there are insufficient abstracts submitted; in that case abstracts submitted to those sessions will be re-allocated to a different session by the Program Committee.

Full paper with original diagrams, two hard copies and an electronic version (in MS Word doc. File, 12 point indent) should reach the convener latest by 31st October, 2019.

No participation certificate will be issued to the non-participating delegates, even if they are registered.

Mode of Presentation

Paper(s) may be presented through any one of the following systems:

1. Oral/ Multimedia Presentation

2. Poster Presentation: Area of the Poster will be 1.05 m (3.5 ft) high and 0.9 m (3 ft) wide.

Sub-theme: Geo-Hazards

Landslide Susceptibility Zonation Using Weight-Rating Based Method in GIS

Terra ROSSA1*

and Anden MILLER1

1Department of Geography, University of Wilkinosn, Sothampton 2376, UK

Presenting author’s e-mail: [email protected]

Abstract

Landslides have been considered as one of the major natural hazards that have commonly been

experienced in hilly terrains all over the world. Normally the most important factors are bedrock

geology (lithology, structure, degree of weathering), geomorphology (slope gradient, relative

relief), land use/ land cover and hydrologic conditions. But in recent years anthropogenic activities

may consider as one the important factor for the occurrences of this hazard. …………

(Maximum limit 300 words)

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Important Dates

Early Bird Registration Closes 30th September, 2019 Abstracts Submission within 30th September, 2019 Acceptance Notification 15th October, 2019 Full Paper Submission 31st October, 2019

For further information please contact

Professor Deepak Kumar Mandal

Convener, 31st IGI Conference and National Seminar

Department of Geography & Applied Geography, North Bengal University


Mobile: +919434495180

Or

Professor Ranjan Roy

Organizing Secretary, 31st IGI Conference and National Seminar

Department of Geography & Applied Geography, North Bengal University


Mobile: +919474387356/ 7001482465

All the intending participants are requested to submit the Abstract, duly filled in Registration

form, Full Length Paper (soft copy), etc. within the stipulated date only through the Conference

E-mail ID

Conference E-mail: [email protected]


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REGISTRATION FORM

31ST IGI CONFERENCE, DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY & APPLIED GEOGRAPHY, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH BENGAL, DARJEELING (12–14 November, 2019)

PARTICIPANT (Please write or type in Block Letters)

Title: Prof. Dr. Mr. Ms. Mrs.:

Surname: _____________________ Middle Name: ____________________ First Name: _____________________

Date of Birth: ______________________

(Applicable for Young Geomorphologists only. Please enclose supporting documents)

Affiliation: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: Street ________________________________ Town/City _______________________________

State/Province __________________________ Postal Code _____________________Country ________________

Phone ______________________________________ WhatsApp No. _____________________________________

E-mail _______________________________________________________________________________

Member of IGI: YES/ NO (If Yes, please provide the Membership Number)

Accommodation: Required/ Not Required

Shall participate the conference with paper/ without paper (Strike out which is not applicable).

Sub-Theme: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Title of the paper: ______________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Mode of Presentation: Oral/ Multimedia/ Poster

ACCOMPANYING PERSON/S

Surname _______________________ Middle Name ____________________ First Name _____________________

Details of journey:

Onward: Date: _________________ Arrival time at Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station: ___________________

Departure: Date: _______________ Departure time from Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station: ______________

Details of electronic transfer:

Date _________________________ Senders’ Name ___________________________________________________

Amount Rs. _________________________ Transaction ID _____________________________________________

Date ________________________ Signature _________________________________________________

*Please note that all participants will have to pay an extra mount of Rs. 300/- as Headquarter Fee at the time of

Registration. Non-Members will have to pay a further extra amount of Rs. 600/- as annual membership Fee.

Interested delegates will have to pay a further extra amount of Rs. 2500/- for field trip (November 15, 2019) in

and around Darjeeling.

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