University of Rajasthan to Host Conference on Regional Planning and Development
- University of Rajasthan is hosting the 45th National Conference of the Rajasthan Geographical Association on Resource, Population, Regional Planning and Development.
- It is scheduled for November 9, 2017, to November 11, 2017
Department of Geography at Rajasthan University is organizing the 45th National Conference of the Rajasthan Geographical Association. The conference's focus will be on Resource, Population, Regional Planning and Development (with the state of Rajasthan as main focus). The conference will be held from November 9, 2017, to November 11, 2017. Researchers, members of the Rajasthan Geographical Association are invited to participate in the 3-day long academic conference.
Conference Theme:
Rajasthan, which is the largest state of India with almost 5.5 % of India's population, is mostly covered with deserts except for the southern and eastern part which are covered with Aravalli hills and fertile soil respectively. Conservation of natural resources, regional planning becomes all the more important in Rajasthan's case as it has access to only 1% of the country's total water resources.
Tourism, minerals, agriculture and animal resources are very popular in Rajasthan and help boost the state's economy. However, basic problems like access to safe drinking water in both urban and rural areas is still a concern. The divide between the rural and urban areas needs to be taken care of with effective regional planning and development.
The following topics will also be discussed during the conference:
- Land Resources
- Watershed Development Programmes and Rural Livelihoods
- Livestock Resources
- Tribal Area Planning and Development
- Irrigation and Agricultural Development
- Conservation of Aravalli Hill Region
- Tourism Development
- Desert Ecology and Its Restoration
- Industrial Development
- Population Growth, Rural and Urban Settlements
- Mineral Resources
- Water Resources
Registration Fees Details:
Registration Deadlines | Member of the Academy | Research Scholar |
Till October 10, 2017 | INR 1000 | INR 800 |
From October 11, 2017 to October 30, 2017 | INR 1100 | INR 900 |
On the Spot Registration on November 9, 2017 | INR 1200 | INR 1000 |
- The registration fee can be paid through Demand Draft or by NEFT transfer.
- The registration fee includes all meals, conference kit and accommodation.
- Participants need to become annual members or lifetime member in order to attend the conference. The charges are Rs. 250 and Rs. 3000/- respectively.
- For information on the conference or any other queries contact chauhan45rgaconvener@gmail.com or visit the official website.
About Department of Geography (Rajasthan University)
The Postgraduate Department of Geography of Rajasthan University, Jaipur was established in the year 1968. It provides academic and national leadership with having held various conferences such as National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI), Indian Institute of Geography (IIG), Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI) etc.
About Rajasthan University
The University of Rajasthan was established on January 8, 1946, and has grown tremendously since then. It is recognised among the top 15 universities in India by the UGC.