National Workshop on Socio-Environmental Issues in Coastal Area Jointly organized by Saurashtra University, Rajkot Gujarat Ecological Commission forest Department Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar Date: 30-31 January 2015 Convener Dr. H. V. Rao Professor Head Coordinator Dr. H. S. Zala Saurashtra University Rajkot Convener Shri. A.C. Sampat Director, Gujarat Ecology Commission, Gandhinagar Coordinator Shri Nischal Joshi Seniour Manager project
About University Saurashtra University, established on 23 rd May, 1967, is situated in Rajkot city of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat State. The campus of the university is spread over 363 acres of land. The jurisdiction of the university includes Amreli, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Porbandar, Rajkot, Surendranagar districts. It has 29 post Graduate Departments on its campus and 298 affiliated colleges to cater growing needs of higher education. The Saurashtra University took the initiative to implement choice based credit system within the state of Gujarat for the first time. Now we have choice based credit system (CBCS) both for UG and PG for all the faculties. The NAAC has reaccredited the university as Grade A with the CGPA 3.05 which is valid up to march 2019.The university officers a range of total of 238 programmers comprising 39 UG, 32PG, 14 M. Phil., 35 Ph.D.,20 PG Diploma, 63 Diploma, 21 Certificate and 14 other miscellaneous programmes. The university has undergone good number of National and International collaborations in research and teaching e.g. Griffith University, Australia and California State University, Long Beach (USA), particularly to encourage students and teachers exchange program. Through its career counseling and development Centre (CCDC) and institution Industry Interaction cell (IIIC), the issues of placement and career guidance is well taken care of. International Accreditation Organization (IAO) has accredited the Saurashtra University in 2013.National Facility for Drug Discovery (NFDA) UGC granted DSA and SAP status to Dept. of Bios-Science (DSA and Center for Excellence, Dept. of Physics(DSA and center for Excellence) Dept. of Chemistry(DSA and center for Excellence) Dept. of Pharmacy(SAP DRS-1) FIST status to Dept of Bio-science, Dept of Physics, Dept of Chemistry and affiliation with various national international organization About Department: The Post graduate was established as a center in 1967. P. G. Center was raised as fulltime department in 1977, department vision is, TOWARDS EXCELLENCE, and Mission is TO CREATE KNOWLEDGE AND FACILITATESTUDENTS TO CONDUCT RES EARCH ANDCONTRIBUTETO THE SOCIETY. Our Department focus on teaching, research and extension activities towards coastal environment and community issues of Saurashtra region, organized international, national seminar, workshop and training programmes and to promote student research activities especially on community issues and marine environment. Every year department conduct research project on various themes related to Research scholars (Ph.D.-12, M. Phil.-14) has also worked on various coastal communities and environmental issues. About Gujarat Ecology Commission (GEC) Gujarat is the only State in the country to have an Ecology Commission. Identifying the need of having a comprehensive policy, covering all aspects of pollution control, environmental upgradation and improved ecological management, the Government of Gujarat created Gujarat Ecology Commission vide Forest and Environment department resolution No. ENV/1090/GOI/122/P dated 29 th October, 1992. The Commission views sustainable development as an ongoing cumulative process rather than an end product. Therefore, it implements action oriented projects for environment management
and development; wherein links are established with different Government departments, scientists, experts in various disciplines, voluntary agencies and industries to work together. GEC forges partnerships with the best of academia for its projects through assignments and internships. Expert faculties and students are involved to bring innovativeness in project implementation. About Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project (ICZMP) The Integrated coastal Zone Management (ICZM) project stresses upon the use of an integrated approach in all aspects of the coastal zone in an attempt to achieve sustainability. In India the ICZM project is being implemented on a pilot basis by the Ministry of Environment Forests, Government of India, with assistance from the World Bank. The project, with a duration of five years [2010 to 2015] is being implemented in three states; Gujarat, Odisha and West Bengal. GEC is the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) for World Bank aided ICZM Project being implemented in Gujarat. It is implementing pilot investment activities in the Gulf of Kachchh, in coordination with different agencies namely GEER Foundation, Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Marine National Park, Jamnagar Municipal Corporation, Kachchha Forest Circle, Gujarat Ecology Commission and Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited. The objective of ICZMP is to build the capacity of the State for the coastal zone management in an integrated way. Under this project GEC also works in the 160 coastal villages of Gulf of Kachchha for socio-economic development and livelihood enhancement of the coastal communities. About seminar: The state of Gujarat has the longest coastline in India 1600 Km. of a coastline along the Arabian Sea connecting India to the Middle East, Europe and beyond. Along this massive coastline reside more than 60 Lakh Gujaratis in 13 districts. Gujarat follows a multi dimensional policy for Coastal Area development focusing on tourism, energy, port development, commerce and trade, social development and environment. Subthemes: Environmental policy Environmental impact on natural resource management Coastal communities and their socio-environmental issues Ecosystem services with respect to Indian coast Integrated coastal zone management and its significance An abstract of 250 words with one and half line spacing in English Hindi Language (For English Language MS Word in TNR, font size 12) (for Hindi language in SARAL fonts, Font size 12) should be submitted via e-mail to the Convener before last date. Early submission of the paper abstract (s) is highly encouraged for smooth functioning of the seminar. Abstract must provide information on the description of topic, theoretical focus, objectives, study area, data and research methods, expected findings and significance. Submission of the full length of paper neatly typed in MS Word in A4 size with one and a half line spacing in TNR(English) Papers will be selected through peer reviewing process and will be considered for publication after the seminar is successfully over. How to Reach:
Saurashtra University Rajkot is situated in the Rajkot city, the nearest railway station, bus station and airport is about 5 to 7 km., taxi, auto rickshaw and city buses are available up to University. Registration fee: Delegates:- 400 Researcher and students:- 250 NGO:- 250 Important Instructions:- Soft copy of the abstract and full lath paper, D.D. Completed Registration form should be reach before 10 th January 2015. Demand Draft of registration fee should be payable in favor of Organizing secretary, seminar., Saurashtra University, Rajkot. Chief Patron Dr. Pratapsinh Chauhan Vice Chancellor, Saurashtra University Patron Mr. B. J. Pathak (IFS) Member secretary, GEC, Gujarat Organizing committee Dr. H.V.Rao Dr. H. S. Zala Dr. J.M. Naik Dr. B. M. Kher Mr. Lomesh Brahmbhatt Mr. Ishwar Desai Mr. Jitendra Mehta Chair, Professor Head Member, Professor, Dept. of Sociology Member, Asso. Professor Member, Asst. Professor Manager Field, GEC Social Scientist, GEC Capacity Building Specialist, GEC For more information log on to www.saurashtrauniversity.edu e-mail: socsauraj@gmail.com Saurashtra University Rajkot. Gujarat Ecology Commission Government of Gujarat Gandhinagar. www.geciczmp.com www.gec.gujarat.gov.in e-mail: mail@geciczmp.com
National Workshop on Socio-Environmental Issues in Coastal Area Jointly organized by Department of sociology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot Gujarat Ecology Commission Date: 30-31 January 2015 REGISTRATION FORM Name:....... Designation:........ Institution:.......... Office Address:........... Residence Address:............ Phone No. Office: Residence:... Mobile:. Email: Paper Presentation: Yes/No Title of the paper:.. Sub Theme:.. Accommodation Required:. (Yes/No) Arrival in Rajkot: (Day Date, Time): Registration Fee: Amount: Demand draft No.: Name of issuing Bank:.. Date of issue: Note: Signature of the Candidate Photo copy of the registration form will be valid. Don t forget to mention your name, email, phone number on the back side of the demand draft. A copy (front side) of the DD should be scanned and emailed.