IXth DGSI INTERNATIONAL GEOGRAPHY CONFERENCE
ON
TOURISM, ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
26th -28th February, 2015
Organised by
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
MAGADH UNIVERSITY, BODH GAYA- 824 234 (BIHAR) INDIA
In collaboration with
THE DECCAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, INDIA
REGISTRATION FORM
(TO BE FILLED IN CAPITAL LETTERS)
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Chief Patron:
University, Bodhgaya
Patron:
Convener:
Prof. (Dr.) Radhe Kant Prasad
Mob.: 09431296685
Kindly register me as a participant with the
Prof. (Dr.) Veerendra Kumar
following details:
1. Name in full:
2. Position held:
3. Affiliation
4. Address
TOURISM, ENVIRONMENT
AND DEVELOPMENT
Organized by
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
Faculty of Science, Magadh University
Bodhgaya – 824234 (Bihar) India
E-mail : [email protected]
University Department
of Geography, M. U. Bodhgaya
In collaboration with
All payment of registration fee etc. either by Demand Draft or NEFT should
be made in favour of the Convener, IXth DGSI International Geography
Conference, payable at, Central Bank of India, Bodh-Gaya - 824 234 to
A/C No.3397665983 IFSC Code CBIN0280045, Central Bank of India,
Bodhgaya branch.
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Prof. (Dr.) R.B.P. Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Nalanda Open
University, Patna.
Prof. (Dr.) Rana Pratap, Ex.-Head, Department of
Geography, M.U., Bodhgaya.
Dr. Lallan Singh, Ex.-Head, Department of Geography,
M.U., Bodhgaya.
Dr. R.B. Singh, Head, Department of Geography, Delhi
School of Economics, Delhi University, Delhi
Prof. (Dr.) Poornima Shekhar Singh, P.G. Centre, Dept.
of Geography, A.N. College, Patna
Prof. (Dr.) D.K. Yadav, Registrar, M.U., Bodhgaya
Dr. Sita Ram Singh, D.S.W., M.U., Bodhgaya
Dr. S.K. Tiwari, C.C.D.C., M.U., Bodhgaya
Prof. (Dr.) K.D. Singh, Proctor, M.U., Bodhgaya
Shri D.P. Sinha, Finance Officer, M.U., Bodhgaya
Prof. (Dr.) D.P. Singh, Head, P.G. Centre of Geography,
A.N. College, Patna
Prof. (Dr.) Vidya Singh, Head, Dept. of Geography, J.J.
College, Gaya
Shri R.K.P. Yadav, Head, P.G. Centre of Geography, Gaya
College, Gaya
Prof. (Dr.) Ganesh Sharma, T.S. College, Hisua
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Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Sinha
Head, University Department of
Geography, M. U. Bodh-Gaya
The Convener,
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Prof. (Dr.) Kriteshwar Prasad
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Magadh
University, Bodhgaya
Organising Secretary:
To
Prof. (Dr.) Md. Ishtiyaque
Vice-Chancellor, Magadh
9th DGSI INTERNATIONAL GEOGRAPHY CONFERENCE
(The DECCAN Geographical Society, India)
on the Focal theme
ESTD 1962
February
26-28, 2015
Patron
Prof. (Dr.) Md. Ishtiyaque
Vice-Chancellor
Magadh University, Bodhgaya
Convener:
Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Sinha
Professor and Head
University Department fo Geography, Bihar (INDIA)
Mob.: 09431224494, 082715355220
E-mail : [email protected]
Organising Secretary:
Prof. (Dr.) Radhe Kant Prasad
Mob.: 09431296685
Prof. (Dr.) Veerendra Kumar
University Department of Geography
Magadh University, Bodhgaya (Bihar) INDIA
Mob.: 09934972435, E-mail : [email protected]
Website : thedeccangeographer.org
INTRODUCTION
REGISTRATION FEE
With immense pleasure we announce that the University Department of
Geography, Magadh University, Bodhgaya in collaboration with the Deccan
Geographical Society, Pune, India is going to organize an International
Geography Conference on Tourism, Environment & Development on
February 26-28, 2015.
Tourism has become an essential aspect of the global concern. It acts as an
important agent for regional development by providing employment,
generating foreign exchange and promoting of infra structural development.
India possesses immense potentials but the sector is lagging behind and
accounts for about only 0.5 per cent of the global tourism. To make tourism
more tenable and a better way to promote a balanced regional development
with a sustainable environment is the main objective of this international
conference.
Tourism, environment and development together may be considered in the
positive tune for human development. So this is a high time for us to discuss
the related issues and make useful suggestions through deliberations in this
international conference.
The conference would provide an ideal platform for the scholars from
different parts of India and abroad to present and exchange their research
findings and ideas. The organizers wish to extend cordial invitation to all
concerned scholars to participate in this event. The sub-themes of technical
sessions of the conference are as follows:
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Tourism and development.
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Tourism and entertainment.
v
Medical and health tourism.
v
People, resources and development.
v
Rural tourism, rural to urban life.
v
Eco-Religio-tourism.
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Tourism, environment & sustainable development.
v
New trends in tourism.
v
Tourism and environment, bio-diversity.
v
Tourism policy of the governments.
v
Use of Remote Sensing & GIS in tourism, environmental and
developmental studies.
v
Communication systems and its effects on tourism, environment
and development.
v
Emerging vistas in Geography.
v
Environmental degradation climate change and its effects.
v
Natural hazards and disaster and its impact on tourism
environment & development.
v
Role of Geography in tourism, environment and development
studies.
Sl. No. Registration up to
15th January, 2015
(i)
Indian Delegates
(ii)
Local Delegates
(iii)
Research Scholars
(iv)
Foreign Delegates
Host
DGSI
Rs. 1500.00
Rs. 1000.00
Rs. 800.00
US $ 100
Rs. 200.00
Rs. 200.00
Rs. 200.00
US $ 10
Total payable
Amount
Rs. 1700.00
Rs. 1200.00
Rs. 1000.00
US $ 110
After the due date, the registration charges will be as follows:
Indian Delegates: Rs. 2200.00
Local Delegates: Rs. 1700.00
For Foreign Delegates: US $ 160
Research Scholars: Rs. 1500.00
Registration fee is non-refundable. It will cover the cost of kit bag, technical
documents, tea, coffee and working lunch. Outstation accompanying family
members will be charged Rs. 1500/- per person and they will not be
provided kit bag and technical documents. Retired geographers will have to
pay Rs. 1000/- only.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation for the delegates will be provided in guest
houses, hostels and hotels. Delegates, who would like to stay in
hotels at Bodhgaya, should have to make additional charge as per
given below:
Luxurious Hotel
Rs. 8000-5000 per day
Non Luxurious Hotel
Rs. 5000-3000 per day
Ordinary Hotel
Rs. 3000-2000 per day
Name of Hotels
Hotel RoyalResidency
Hotel R. K. Palace
Hotel Heritage
Hotel Bodhgaya Gautam
Hotel Siddhartha Vihar
Hotal Sujata
Hotal Galaxy
Hotel Taj Darbar
Hotel Bodhgaya Regency
Contact No.
0931831836
0631-2200205
0631-2200212
0631-2200109
0631-2200445
0631-2200481
0631-2200006
09471002293
0631-2200415
Website
www.theroyalregency.com
www.rkinternationalbodhgaya.com
www.hotelheritagebodhgaya.com
www.hotelgautambodhgaya.com
www.tripadvisor.in
www.sujatahotel.com
www.hotelglaxy.in
www.hoteltajdarbar.com
www.bodhgayaregency.com
An abstract of about 300 words should reach to the organizer latest by 15
January, 2015 accompanying with the prescribed registration fee. While the
full paper should reach latest by 30th January, 2015. Both the abstract and full
paper should be typed on A4 size with double space in MS Word along with
title of paper, author's name, affiliation, contact address with email/mobile/phone no. and these must be sent with soft copy. Abstract
without registration fee will not be printed in the souvenir.
Online booking in the hotel is in the interest of the delegates.
MODE OF PAYMENT
Participants are requested to fill up the attached registration form
(photocopy also acceptable)along with the requisite fee either by
Bank Demand Draft or NEFT transaction to A/C No 3397665983 IFSC
Code: CBIN0280045 Branch : Central Bank of India, Bodhgaya in
favour of Convener, IX DGSI International Geography Conference,
payable at Bodhgaya.
HOW TO REACH BODHGAYA
Gaya is well connected with the other parts of India through roads,
railways and air. Gaya has an International airport and another
airport at Patna is also near with only 120 Kms. far away from here.
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CLIMATE
The region lies in the Monsoon type of climate. The month of February is the
ideal and very pleasant with mild cold climate which requires light woollen
garments.
TOURIST SPOTS
Besides main glorious temple of Lord Buddha and Mahabodhi tree, there
are more than two dozen foreign monasteries belonging to Buddhism.
Bodhgaya as a unique place of cultural complexes which attracts tourists in
large number from all parts of the world. A few other important sacred
centres and tourist spots all around Gaya and Bodhgaya such as Rajgir's hot
spring, ruins of the ancient University of Nalanda, Jal Mandir of Pawpuri,
Sun Temple of Deo etc. are worth to visit.
MAGADH UNIVERSITY, BODHGAYA is one of the largest universities of Bihar.
It is functioning as an important academic centre of south Bihar from early
sixties. It consists 44 Constituent Colleges and more than 250 affiliated
colleges with over 4.5 lakh students spread over in seven districts of the
State.
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
The Post Graduate Department of Geography comes under Science faculty.
The department is academically conscious and vibrant since its beginning
and has teachers of national and international repute. Advance teaching
and researches are carried out in important and modern branches of
Geography. M.A./M.Sc. in Geography and Ph.D. courses are offered in the
department. About 300 research scholars have been awarded with Ph.D.
Degree.
POST CONFERENCE TOUR
A tour to places of historical importance such as Rajgir, Nalanda, and
Pawapuri will be arranged for delegates on 01.03.2015. For such tour an
additional amount of Rs. 800/- only per person will be charged. Interested
delegates will have to give their consent in advance.
THE DECCAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, INDIA
The Deccan Geographical Society, India is well reputed society of India for
the development & promotion of the subject of Geography. Presently, “The
Deccan Geographer” and “Bhugolshastra Sanshodhak” research journals
are published regularly. Every year, Bhugol Bhushan Award, Geography
Teacher Award and Dr. B. Hemamalini Young Geographer Award are
distributed during DGSI annual conference.
GOVERNING COUNCIL OF DGSI
President : Dr. Sitanshu Mukherjee
Vice President : Dr. K. Kumarswamy, Dr. Jagdish Singh, Dr. A. A. Mulimani, Dr.
Suresh Phule
General Secretary : Dr. B.C. Vaidya
Joint Secretary : Dr. Shivaji Pacharne
Treasurer : Dr. Pavindra Shinde
Executive Members : Dr. Chandra Bhan, Dr. Arun B. Patil, Dr. Venu Trivedi, Dr.
Sunil Kelkar, Dr. B. B. L. Sharma, Dr. B. N. Mishra, Dr. Kaveri Dabhedkar, Dr.
Baraktullah Khan, Dr. Rocket Ibrahim, Dr. B. Laxmaiah, Dr. Kuntalala Lahri Datta.
Editor: Dr. B.C. Vaidya (Chief Editor), Dr. Anu Kapoor, Dr. B. Hemamalini, Dr.
Sadhana Jain, Dr. A. S. Raymane
DGSI Society Address :
Dr. B. C. Vaidya, Secretary General
The Deccan Geographical Society, India
Department of Geography, University of Pune, Pune-411007 (India)
Email ID: [email protected], [email protected], Mob.: 08422512246
Important Dates
a) Registration & Submission of Abstract :
b) Submission of Full Paper :
c) Advance Booking for Hotel & Tour on Payment
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15th Jan, 2015
30th Jan, 2015
30th Jan, 2015