India

"Indian Basin Workshop"

24-26 October 2007

International Centre, Goa

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The Workshop

The goal of the workshop is to refine the scientific objectives developed in the GEOTRACES science plan (available from www.geotraces.org), and place those objectives into a framework of specific ocean sections and process studies. An important aspect of the workshop is to identify nations that are prepared to take the lead in carrying out specific cruises as elements of the broader basin-scale plan. Individuals who are prepared to organize research cruises and to secure funding to support those cruises are particularly encouraged to participate.

 

Important Dates

Last date for submission of filled registration form 5 October 07
Workshop Programme    24 - 26 October 07
 		  
   

Attending the Workshop

If you plan to attend the Workshop, we request you to duly fill the registration form (please download this word file) and email it to geotraces-india@prl.res.in by 5th of Oct, 07.

 

Host Institute

The workshop will be hosted by National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa.

 

Venue

The workshop will be held at the International Centre (near National Institute of Oceanography) located in Dona Paula, Goa, situated about 580 km south of Mumbai (Bombay).

Dona Paula is a former village, and tourist destination on the suburbs of the Panaji. It is today home to the National Institute of Oceanography, and just alongside it lie the Goa University and the International Centre.

Panaji is the capital of Indian state of Goa. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi estuary, in the district of North Goa. The city of Panaji is famous for its churches built during Portuguese reign. The heart of the city is the Church Square with the Portuguese Baroque `Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception` Church, built in 16th century. The place is also eminent among tourists for its various beaches.

For more information on Goa visit the URL http://www.goatourism.org/

Weather: The weather of Goa during October is quite pleasant with temperature varying between 30O C and 20O C.

 

Accommodation

Proper accommodation for the workshop participants has been made at the venue of the workshop i.e.  International centre.

 

Information for foreign participants

Foreign participants require a visa to enter India. For more information regarding the same please visit  http://india.gov.in/overseas/passport.php or get in touch with the nearest Indian High Commission/Embassy/Consulate. Official invitation letter can be obtained from the organizers for visa purpose by providing the following information:

1. Nationality,
2. Place of Birth,
3. Passport Number, Place of Issue, Valid up to,
4. Details of previous visits to India (date and place).

 

Contact

For more information regarding the workshop, please contact:

Vineet Goswami
Physical Research Laboratory,
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009, India.
Phone: +91 79 26314313
e-mail: geotraces-india@prl.res.in

 

Organizers

Dr. Sunil K. Singh, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad (sunil@prl.res.in)
Mr. Ravi Bhushan, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad (bhushan@prl.res.in)
Dr. D.V. Borole, National Institute of Oceanography, Goa (dnyan@nio.org)
Dr. D. P. Naidu, National Institute of Oceanography, Goa (divakar@nio.org)
 

If you have more general questions about the workshop or GEOTRACES programme please contact the co-chairs (geotraces@ldeo.columbia.edu) or other members of the Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) listed at http://www.geotraces.org/

 

Announcement

Click here to download the announcement.

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