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17/03/22 07:47 AM IST

36th International Geological Congress to be held in New Delhi

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  • The 36th International Geological Congress (IGC), themed “Geosciences: The Basic Science for a Sustainable Future” will be held in Delhi during 20-22 March, 2022 on a virtual platform.
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  • The 36th IGC is a joint endeavour of the Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Indian National Science Academy and the Science Academies of Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
  • Described as the Olympics of Geosciences, the IGCs are held quadrennial, under the aegis of the International Union of Geological Congress (IUGS), the Scientific Sponsor of the IGCs.
  • They draw participants to the tune of around 5000 - 7000 delegates from all over the world.
  • The event would provide a unique platform for knowledge and experience sharing in the field of geosciences and professional networking.
  • It would give first-hand information on latest technologies in mining, mineral exploration and management of water, mineral resource and environment. 
  • 36th IGC will be releasing three commemorative Postage Stamps on the occasion along with the First Day Cover.
  •  58 years ago India had hosted the 22nd session of the IGC which was the first IGC on the Asian soil.
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  • India, leading its regional partners had bid in the 34th International Geological Congress at Brisbane in 2012 to host the 36th IGC in India in the year 2020.
  • India won the bid. The present Congress originally scheduled to be held during 2-8 March, 2020 was postponed due to Covid Pandemic.
Source- PIB 

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