FIRST CIRCULAR

SIXTH NEPAL GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS (NGC-VI)

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Geology, Natural Resources, Infrastructures, Climate Change  and Natural Disaster

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Nepal Geological Society (NGS) decided to organize Nepal Geological Congress regularly at least in an interval of 3 years in order to bring together geo-scientists of the region and other parts of the world to share expertise, experiences and knowledge. Since 1995 Nepal Geological Congress became a regular event of NGS. So far it has already successfully organized five congresses and quite a few Regional and International Symposium and Seminars in the past. All these Congress/ Symposium/ Seminars have also provided a foundation for building effective geo-scientific cooperation among the geoscientists of the Himalaya, Tibet, Karakoram regions and other parts of the world.

 

On the occasion of the 30^th Anniversary, Nepal Geological Society has decided to organize the 6^th Nepal Geological Congress (NGC-VI) from 15 to 17 November 2010.  

CONFERENCE VENUE

The conference will be organized at Kathmandu. 

THEMES OF THE CONGRESS 

The Main themes of the congress are:  Geology, Natural Resources, Infrastructures, Climate Change and Natural Disasters. 

Sub Themes: 

(a)   Regional Geology, Stratigraphy and Tectonics

(b)   Mineral Resources and Development

(c)   Oil and Natural Gas (Energy Minerals)

(d)   Water Resources and Hydropower development

(e)   Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology and Environment Protection

(f)   Climate Change

(g)   Natural Disaster

(h)   Seismology and Seismo-tectonics

(i)    Quaternary Geology and Urban Geology

(j)    Geo-science Education 

PUBLICATION 

Abstract of all the accepted papers will be published in the Journal of Nepal Geological Society (Abstract Volume) Special Issue and distributed to the participants along with detail conference programs during the registration. All the full papers presented in the congress will be published after peer review in the Journal of Nepal Geological Society (Proceedings Volume), Special Issue. .

CALL FOR PAPERS 

All the participants of NGC-VI willing to present their papers (Oral or Poster) are kindly requested to send the abstract of their papers in the given format before the end of April 2010. The accepted abstracts will be published in the Abstract Volume following necessary editorial works.  

REGISTRATION FEE 

1.      Participants from SAARC Countries:              US$  60.00 (NRs. 4,800)

2.      Student participants from SAARC countries:        US$  30.00 (NRs. 2,400)

4.      Foreign Student Participants:                                  US$  60.00 (NRs. 4,800)

5.      Accompanying members: 

i.        Other than SAARC Countries:                                US$65.00 (NRs. 5,200)

ii.      SAARC countries:                                                   US$.35.00 (NRs.2,800) 

FIELD EXCURSION 

There will be two Field Excursions (i) EX-1: takes place along the highways; Kathmandu - Mugling - Pokhara - Beni - Tatopani - Lete - Jomsom/ Muktinath for 5-6 days. The cost for this excursion will be US$ 400.00 per person, and (ii) EX-2: Kathmandu - Kodari Highway for only one day, which costs US$ 50.00 per person. Details will be given in Second Circular. 

ACCOMMODATION  

Accommodation in Kathmandu is available in good 5 star Hotels to fairly inexpensive non-star hotels. Thus the room rents vary from US$ 300.00 to US$ 10.00 per night. However, since it is a tourist season we advise to book the rooms in advance. Hotel room will be booked by the organizers only on formal request and at least 2 days advance payment. A list of hotels with their Name, Address, Phone no., Fax, E-mail address, Postal address and their charges for single and double occupancy will be given in Second Circular. Participants willing to book the hotel room by themselves may do it and inform the organizers in advance so that pick up facilities can be arranged. 

CLIMATE  

The climate at Kathmandu during November remains pleasant but slightly cold during the month of November. It is advised to have warm woolen cloths that may be required at night and early in the morning as well as if there is any winter rain. 

PASSPORT AND VISA 

All the foreign delegates/ participants are advised to contact the Nepalese Embassy or Consulate in their respective countries to get visa for entering into Nepal. They must have valid passport and Visa to enter into Nepal.

CURRENCY 

US Dollar, Canadian Dollar, British Pound, Euro, Australian Dollar, Japanese Yan, Singapore Dollar, Indian Rupee and Chinese Yuan can be changed in the banks, Star Hotels, and authorized Money Changer. The present exchange rate of US$1 is equivalent to around NRs 80.00. 

CONTACT ADDRESS 

Mr. Krishna Prasad Kaphle

Dr. Dinesh Pathak

Online registration will be available soon.