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MINUTESOFTHESTAGEREVIEW(SECONDPHASE)OFF.S.201012
GSI,NER

The Second Phase of stage Review of FS 201012, GSI, NER was conducted on
28.11.2011 and29.11.2011atShillongandGuwahati,respectivelyundertheChairmanshipof
Shri. U.K. Behera, Dy.Director General & HOD, GSI, NER while the review of work done by
Divisions under Regional Headquarters, Op. Meghalaya and SU Sikkim was conducted at
Shillong, the work done by SU Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur Nagaland and Tripura
Mizoram was reviewed at Guwahati. Dr. Pramod Kumar, Scientist AMD and Dr. Wallia,
Associate Professor, NEHU were external experts for stage review at Shillong. Dr. P. Phukan,
andDr.A.C.Mazumdar,wereinvitedasexternalexpertstothestagereviewheldatGuwahati.

The comments of the reviewers and the recommendations of the Stage review
Committeearegivenbelow.

Part I Stage Review of Divisions in Regional Headquarter, Op. Meghalaya and SU

Sikkim(Date28/11/2011)

1. SPECIALISED THEMATIC MAPPING AND TECTONO-METAMORPHIC STUDIES OF THE GNEISS QUARTZITE /

SCHIST CONTACT AND THEIR STRATIGRAPHIC RELATION ALONG THE EASTERN MARGIN OF SHILLONG BASIN IN
PARTS OF EAST KHASI HILLS AND JAINTIA HILLS DISTRICTS, MEGHALAYA, CODE NO. : Code No.
STM/NER/AMN/2009/001

GeologicalMapofpresentworkingareaandadjacentareawaspresented.Thecontact
betweengneissesandquartzitenotclear.InJowaiareaAugengneissesandTertiatysediments
overlie granite. The contact between schist and migmatite is reported to be faulted. The
contactrelationshipandtheunconformablerelationshipbetweendifferentrockunitsneedto
be verified. Patches of Tonalite are reported in basic rock. Composite dykes of pyroxenite
reported.Interlayeringofanorthositecarbonatitereported.Tectonomagmatichistorymaybe
mentionedandpetrographicstudies,chemicalanalysis,EPMAofcarbonatitemaybemadeto
ascertainrocktypeandcomposition.Goodworkbutrefinementrequired,itemtocontinued.
2. SPECIALISED THEMATIC MAPPING AND TECTONO MAGMATIC AND METAMORPHIC STUDIES OF THE HIGH GRADE
GRANULITE ROCKS AND ASSOCIATED MINERALIZATION IF ANY BETWEEN HAHIM AND MAWDONGKIANG
(NONGDIANGKAIN); THEIR CONTACT AND STRATIGRAPHIC RELATION WITH THE ENCLOSING GNEISS IN PARTS OF
WEST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT, MEGHALAYA, CODE NO. : STM/NER/SME/2010/010

Geological map of the area presented. Rocks of Khondatite and Charnockite suite are
reported, which need to be differentiated. Magnetite veins are reported in these rock types.
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Shearzoneobservedingranulitepatches.ThepegmatitesintheareamaybestudiedforREE
contentincludingVaandTa.Abasemapwithbackgroundinformationmaybegiven.Similarly,
theshortfallorconstrainsinworkingmaybegiven.Landsatimageryshouldbestudiedbefore
takingupthework.Miningofdimensionalstonesisreportedfromthisarea.Freshsamplesmay
becollectedfromminepits.

Detailedpetrographyandthermobarometricstudywillhelpinproperinterpretationof
the data. The magnetite bands are of importance and their extent may be studied. The
improvementsmadein1:25Kmapmaybehighlighted.Goodpresentation.
3. GEOCHEMICAL MAPPING IN TOPOSHEET NO. 78 A/3 & 4 COVERING PARTS OF WEST AND SOUTH DISTRICTS,
SIKKIM AND DARJEELING DISTRICT OF WEST BENGAL, CODE NO. : GCM/NER/WSA/2009/001

TheprogressoftheinvestigationislowandwasaffectedduetoSikkimearthquake.The
target may be completed by March 2012. The sample collection target may be modified
keeping in view the guidelines for Himalayan terrain, if necessary. The drainage map and
sample location map to be prepared on actual size and legible. Permission for taking up the
workonexpeditionbasisisgrantedrecently,hence,workmaybetakenuponpriority.Samples
maybeprocessedandsubmittedtochemicallaboratoryforanalysis.
4. REGIONAL GEOCHEMICAL MAPPING IN PARTS OF EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT, MEGHALAYA, CODE NO. :
GCM/NER/AMN/2009/003

The drainage map, sample location map and terrain map was presented. The work
needstobeexpedited.Thenumberoffielddaysmaybeimproved.RecommendationsofTerm
ReviewCommitteemaybefollowed.Theareaswhichareinaccessiblemaybecommunicatedto
the Mission Head. The sample location map may be superimposed on geological map. The
highlights of the work done in adjacent sheet may be given as a guidance for present work.
Worktobecompletedasperschedule.
5. REGIONAL GEOCHEMICAL MAPPING IN PARTS OF RI-BHOI DISTRICT, MEGHALAYA AND KARBI ANGLONG
DISTRICT, ASSAM, CODE NO. : GCM/NER/SME/2010/011

Thedrainagemap,geologicalmapandsamplelocationmapwaspresented.Thesample
location may be made bold, sample points to be marked on geological map. The geology at
samplelocationpointsmaybenoted.Overallgoodwork,butpresentationmaybeimproved.
Itemtobecompletedasperschedule.
6. GRAVITY MAGNETIC MAPPING IN PARTS OF EAST KHASI HILLS AND RI-BHOI DISTRICTS, MEGHALAYA, CODE
NO. : GPM/NER/RHQ/2010/009

GravityMagneticmapoftheareapresented.Lowgravityanomalyhasbeenreportedin
weathered granite. Badapani shear is located. The geological and geophysical map may be
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correlated for better interpretation. Geophysical 2D modeling and density modeling may be
attempted on completion of the fieldwork. The low gravity areas need to be studied for
possibletectonic/mineralizationlocales.Goodwork,itemtobecontinuedasperschedule.
7. GRAVITY MAGNETIC EVIDENCES ACROSS MEGHALAYA MASSIF FROM GUWAHATI TO CHERRAPUNJEE, CODE
NO. : RP/NER/RHQ/2010/034
TransectmapoftheareafromGuwahatitoCherrapunjeepresented.TheGeophysical
observationsmaybecorrelated/superimposedwithgeologyforbetterinterpretation.Density
modelingmaybeattempted.Geosoftsoftwaremaybeusedforanalysisofdata.Depthcontrol
ofthefaultstobeattempted.Goodwork.Itemtobecompletedasperschedule.
8.REMOTE SENSING INTERPRETATIONS OF BRAHMAPUTRA BASIN WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON FLOOD CONTROL
ON 1:50000 SCALE AROUND DHEMAJI DISTRICT, ASSAM, CODE NO. : PRS/NER/RHQ/2010/013

Target of 1700 sq.km is completed in Arunachal Pradesh, in toposheets 83C/11 & 14.
The remaining part of toposheet 14 to be completed. Presented drainage, lineament and
inferred geological map. Channel migration reported upstream in Demaji area, while channel
bardevelopmentisobserveddownstream.Thesubsurfacelinkageofchannels/canalstodrain
water in river. It is also suggested that smaller river channels may be diverted to join
Brahmaputra river suggested. Members opined that flood inundation map may be prepared,
andremedialmeasuresmaybesuggested.Goodwork,additionalinputsasmentionedwillbe
usefulforoutcomeoftheproject.Worktobecompletedasperschedule.
9. REAPPRAISAL FOR THE BASEMETALS AND GOLD IN CHAKUNG-JUGDUM AREA TOPOSHEET NO. 78A/ 4 & 8
COVERING PARTS OF WEST DISTRICT, SIKKIM (P-II) (G3 STAGE), CODE NO. : MIP/ER/WSA/2009/003

Geology of the area described. The main rock type is phyllite which hosts base metal
occurrence. The regional trend is NNWSSE. Chalcocite, pyrite, cuprite, malachite stains and
yellowgossanreported.Maximumgoldcontentupto370ppbreported.Areahassteepslope
andisinaccessible,hencesystematicsamplingisdifficult.

DMrequirestobetakenup,andsamplelocationsmaybeplannedkeepinginviewthe
terrainconditions.TheanalyticaldatamaybegroupedwithmoreuniformCa/Auclassinterval.
Thestructuralcontrolofmineralization,ifany,maybestudied.Possibleradioactivitymaybe
checked.Goodwork.
10. INVESTIGATION FOR LIMESTONE IN UMPHYRLUH BLOCK, LITANG VALLEY, JAINTIA HILLS DISTRICT,
MEGHALAYA (G3 STAGE), CODE NO. : ME/NER/SME/2010/015

Geological map with borehole locations and borehole plan as well as lithologs of
boreholepresented.Theboreholelocationsmaybemadelegibleinthemap.Thelithology,and
natureofrocktypemaybeproperlypresentedinlithologs.Markerhorizonmaybeidentified
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for proper planning of the boreholes. Samples to be submitted for Chemical analysis at the
earliest.Onestratigraphicborehole>300mdepthmaybeplanned.Fossilsamplestobesent
for identification. Drilling progress needs improvement. DM to be expedited. Work to be
continuedasperschedule.
11. PRELIMINARY SEARCH FOR REE IN THE PERIPHERAL PART OF SUNG ULTRAMAFIC-ALKALINE-CARBONATITE
COMPLEX, EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT, MEGHALAYA (G4 STAGE), CODE NO. : ME/NER/SME/2010/018

Geologicalmappresented.Ninecarbonatitebodiesupto25mlong,arereportedbesides
othermaficrocks.TheworkpatternwasdiscussedwithAMD.Grabsampleswerecollectedas
thecarbonatitesarepatchy.Pyroxenite,Ijolite,silicifiedzonelocated.Carbonatitewitholivine
indicates mantle metasomatism. Fluid inclusion study indicated 282C to 333C temperature.
Goodwork.Sketchmapofsamplelocationsmaybeprepared.EPMAstudymaybetakenup.
AMDadvisedtocomparethechemicalanalysisdatawiththeresultsfromSamchampiarea.The
REEdistributionpatternofcarbonatitemaybeattempted.
12. INVESTIGATION FOR BASE METAL NEAR SIMSANG DIWA VILLAGE, EAST GARO HILLS DISTRICT, MEGHALAYA.
(G4 STAGE) CODE NO. : ME/NER/SME/2010/017

Presented geological map of the area. The investigation was taken based on earlier
reports of zinc, and base metals in the area besides the iron ore in Banded Magnetite Chert.
Detail mapping, pitting and trenching may be carried out. Lamproite body is reported in East
GaroHillsatSimsangDiwavillageandneedsfurtherstudyforverification.Keepinginviewthe
reportedlamproiteoccurrence,thestreamsedimentsamplesmaybeverifiedforgemstones..
ThesamplesmaybeverifiedfortraceelementsandREE.Thestabilityfieldofheavyminerals
likegarnet,ilmenite,chromiteetc.tobestudiedThefindoflamproitemaybeputonportal
afterconfirmation.Goodwork,tobecontinuedaspertheschedule.

Theofficershavereporteditisdifficulttocarryoutworkduetolawandordersituation.
Itissuggestedtocontactlocalauthorityforguidanceandnecessaryaction.
13. REGIONAL EXPLORATION FOR COAL IN SUKCHAR SINGRIMARI BLOCK, SINGRIMARI COAL FIELD, DHUBRI
DISTRICT, ASSAM AT THE BORDER OF ASSAM AND MEGHALAYA., CODE NO. : ME/NER/NEnr/2010/014

Geological map, location map and previous available map presented. The area of the
investigationislocatedalongbankofBrahmaputrariverandgetswaterloggedinrainyseason.
Previousworkhasreportedcoalseamof6.3mthicknessinnearbyarea,hencecontinuationof
thecoalseamisbeinginvestigated.Drillingofsecondboreholeisinprogressexpectingcoalat
thedepthof140m,inGondwanaFormations.DManddrillingprogresstobeexpedited.The
presentationofmapsshouldbeimproved. In west Garo Hills, a coal seam of 0.3m was
reportedinTertiaryFormation.STMisinitiatedtostudycontinuationoftheTertiarycoalinthis
area.Theworktobecontinuedasperscheduleandtargettobecompleted.
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14. ACTIVE FAULT STUDIES AROUND FOOT HILLS OF ASSAM-ARUNACHAL HIMALAYA/MISHMI BLOCK, CODE
NO. : SEI/NER/RHQ/2009/014

Presentedgeologicalmap,geomorphologicalmapandactivefaultmap,coveringpartof
theareainArunachalPradeshandAssam.Suddenbreakinslopesuggestsfaults.Thecontact
between Siwalik Formation and Quaternary Formations suggest unconformable relationship
andisazoneoflandslides.TectonicactivityisreportedinEphipaniarea.Therelationbetween
structural elements and landslides may be established. The rocks are highly sheared near
Siwalik contact. Displacement of Quaternary formations along lineament indicates strike slip
fault.Numberoflinearstructuresarereportedandvariousfaultaffectedzonesarereported.
Guidancefromsupervisoryofficerisrequiredforachievingobjectiveoftheproject.Worktobe
continuedasperschedule.
15. MESO SCALE LANDSLIDE HAZARD ZONATION OF SHILLONG TOWN, EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT, MEGHALAYA,
CODE NO. : LHZ/NER/RHQ/2009/013

The stage review and term review recommendations to be followed. The landslide
incidencemapmaybecorrelatedwithstructuralelementspresent.Classificationoflandslides
may be done on size and magnitude for proper interpretation of the causes. Remedial
measuresmaybesuggestedwhereverpossible.Theitemtobecontinuedasperschedule.
16. DETAILED STUDY OF THE KYONGNOSALA SLIDE ON GANGTOK-NATHULA ROAD, EAST DISTRICT, SIKKIM, CODE
NO. : LHZ/ER/WSA/2009/002

Premonsoonmonitoringofthelandslidecompleted.Postmonsoonmonitoringpending
duetosuddenearthquake.18nosofsurveypillarsareinstalled.Thelandslideincidencesinthe
areahasincreasedinsizeafterearthquake,theearlierportionisobliterated,roadisshiftedand
largerareaisaffectedbyslide.Surveyortobedeployedfordetailedwork.Theadditionaldata
generated may be plotted showing changes in pre monsoon and present maps. The survey
pillars may be verified. Remedial measures may be suggested wherever possible. Work to be
expeditedandcompletedasperschedule.
17. LANDSLIDE HAZARD ZONATION ON MACRO SCALE OF ONE KM WIDE STRIP ALONG NH-52A BETWEEN
BHALUKPONG AND BOMDILA,
LHZ/NER/RHQ/2010/026

WEST

KAMENG

DISTRICT,

ARUNACHAL

PRADESH,

CODE

NO.

LandslideinventoryalongNH52completed,soalsothefacetmap,slopestudy,land
use pattern etc. The slope map and facet map to be superimposed on geological map to
ascertain the causes. Post monsoon data may be collected. The structural elements may be
correlatedwithlandslidelocationsandlandslidezonationmaybecompletedasperschedule.
Goodwork.AcasestudymaybepreparedforuploadinginGSIportal.

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18. SEISMIC HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND RISK EVALUATION OF JORHAT URBAN AGGLOMERATION, ASSAM, CODE
NO. : SEI/NER/RHQ/2010/025

Presentedmapofgeomorphology,geology,landusepatternandseismotectonicsetup
of the area. Map showing Quaternary terraces T3 & T2 were shown along with borehole
location plan. Out of 23 boreholes planned, 15 boreholes of maximum 30m depth each, are
completedandlithologsoffewboreholesarepresented.Thethreestratigraphicboreholesmay
not be possible and required. The Head Mission IV may be intimated about the possible
modifiedtargets.DirectorGeophysicsandEE,MEDivisionmayfinalizeboreholesforPSlogging.
The inferences may be decided on available SPT study and sampling may be decided on sub
surface lithology. Hydrological data will be useful for assessing competency of the beds. It is
difficulttocompletetheworkinFSP201012andtheremaybespilloverofthework.
19.UPDATING THE INVENTORY OF GLACIERS IN SIKKIM HIMALAYA, CODE NO. : SER/NER/SSK/2010/035

Theinventoryofglaciersindicatesthatthenumberofglaciershavebeenreduced.Map
ofglacialvalleyswaspresented.Basinwisemapisunderpreparationforglacialrechargearea.
The glaciers in W Sikkim were mapped. Classification of glaciers may be done. Pi diagram
showing orientation of glaciers presented. Good work. The work to be continued as per
schedule.SeparateitemmaybegiveninFS201213forcontinuationoftheitemtocomplete
spilloverwork.
20.a. GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION OF WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN ARUNACHAL PRADESH,
CODE NO. : EG/CNER/RHQ/2010/028
b. GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION OF WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN ASSAM, CODE NO. :
EG/CNER/RHQ/2010/029
c. GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION OF WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN MEGHALAYA, CODE NO. :
EG/CNER/RHQ/2010/031

The work to be carried as per the request of sponsoring agencies. Resident geologist
mayberequiredforNFRailwayProject.
21.MINERAL CHEMISTRY AND FLUID INCLUSIONS STUDIES OF RONGJENG AND SINDHULI GRANITES, MEGHALAYA,
CODE NO. : RP/NER/RHQ/2010/033

Geologicalmapoftheareapresented.Thetargetstobemodified.Therocktypesshow
mostly homophanous granite, aplitic veins and micromatic enclaves in homophanous granite.
Reactionrimsareobservedalong micromaficenclaves.Reactiontexturesareobservedinthe
petrographicstudy.Modalcompositionattempted,rockclassificationpresentedthenormative
classificationindicatesigneousorigin.EPMAstudyindicatesmixingoftwomagmas.Itemtobe
completedasperschedule.
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22. SELECTION OF FOSSIL SITES, AND COLLECTION OF FOSSILS FOR GEOTOURISM, MUSEUM DISPLAY,
PALEONTOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND PREPARATION OF STRATIGRAPHIC COLUMNS, CODE NO. :
SER/NER/RHQ/2010/036

SamplesoffossilwoodandbivalvescollectedfromShellaandMahadekFormations.The
fossils samples collected from Dawki road show only cast. Index fossil of U Cretaceous
observed. Stratigraphic column prepared along old Cherapunjee road. Work carried out to
select sites for geotourism. Work to be continued as per schedule. Proposal for site
development for geotourism may be prepared for forwarding to State Government.
IdentificationoffossilsamplesmaybecarriedoutforassistingSTM.

TheDonBoscoMuseumhasrequestedrockandfossilsampleswhichmaybeprovided.
ThefossiloccurrencesmaybeuploadedtoGSIportalascasestudywithgoodphotographic.
23.Chemicalanalysisofsamples,CODE NO. SER/NER/RHQ/2010/050

The samples may be analysed with time schedule. NGCM samples to be submitted
immediatelyandtimeframemaybeplannedforanalysisofthesesamples.TheNGCMsamples
of 200809 and 200910 diverted to CHQ maybe monitored and analysis completed within 2
months.TheprogressreportsandinterimreportsofNGCMmaybemonitored.Allsamplesof
200910submittedtochemicaldivisionwillbecompletedwithintwomonths.
24. Digitisation, scrutiny, modification and uploading of 1:50K digitized maps of NER in the
portalinnationalgrid.CODE NO. MAP/NER/RHQ/2010/019

Out of 18 sheets compilation of 8 sheets are completed and are ready for vetting. In
toposheets 83I/10&14 geology of the part in Arunachal Pradesh is required. The remaining 7
toposheetsaretobecompiledbySUAssam.Standardizationofthedigitizedmapsistakenup
atFormationlevel.

Outofthetotalmetadataof130toposheets,Metadataof97toposheetsareuploaded
to the GSI Portals. The 87 toposheets which are yet not compiled may be mapped with the
input of RSAS study and check traverses. Availability of toposheets and maps for the
compilationofthese87toposheetsmaybeascertained.

Themetadataofunpublishedreportsandrecentlysubmittedreportstobeuploadedto
GSI Portal. The writeup on Litang Valley Limestone investigation may be completed for
submissiontoCHQ.
Generalcomments

ShriKannadasan,Directorsuggestedthatlaboratorystudysupportmaybeprovidedto
thefieldofficers.HealsorequestedthatsecurityconcernsinBasemetalinvestigationmaybe
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addressed early. He was advised to have interaction with concerned Suptt. of Police, for
guidanceandnecessaryaction.
PartIIStageReviewofSUArunachalPradesh,Assam,ManipurNagalandandTripura
Mizoram(Date29.11.2011)
1. SYSTEMATIC GEOLOGICAL MAPPING ON 1:50,000 SCALE IN PARTS OF TOPOSHEETS NO. 83I/15 AND 78J/14 IN
DIBRUGARH, KAMRUP AND GOALPARA DISTRICTS, ASSAM CODE No. : GM/NER/SAS/2010/001

Geologicalmapandprofilesectionoftheareapresented.Apreliminary
lithostratigraphicsequenceestablished,hydrological,landcoverandPGRSbaselineamentmap
prepared.Theofficershavenotedevidencesofneotectonicactivity.Goodwork.The
classificationcriteriaofdifferentQuaternarysequencesintoformationsisambiguousanda
clearsetofidentificationcriteriawithrespecttotheQuaternaryformationsneedtobeworked
out.Structurallineamentsneedtobeseparatedoutfromothers.Typicallithologsrepresenting
eachoftheformationsneedtobedeveloped.YoungerdepositsotherthanBarpetaFormation
maybedepicted.Moreattentiontobegivenonlithostratigraphicmap.Afewselective
boreholesmaybemadeforbuildingthesubsurfacearchitecture.

Eight samples are taken up for TSL dating. It is suggested to take up C14 dating on
priority,ifnecessaryfromotherorganizationsforproperinterpretation.Entiresectionmaybe
sampledfordating.Methodologyofcollectionofsamplesshouldbedescribed.Theitemmay
becontinuedasperschedule.

2. SYSTEMATIC GEOLOIGICAL MAPPING IN PARTS OF ZUNHEBOTO, MON, KIPHIRE, TUENSANG AND PHEK
DISTRICTS, NAGALAND ON 1:50,000 SCALE. CODE NO. : GM/NER/SMN/2010/002 & GCM/NER/SMN/2010/007

Alithologicalsectionoftheareaisprepared.Thelithologicalboundariesmaybe
checkedproperly.BlackshaleandcoalbearingTertiarysandstonereported.ShriU.K.Behera
opinedthatgeoscientificinformationaboutcoalhorizon,likewidth,extentandpetrographyis
moreimportantandmaybecollected.TheshaleandsandstonehorizonsDisangshale/Tipam
shouldbeproperlystudiedtoknowsedimentologicalcharactersandlithocontacts/sections.
Thepetrographicalstudiesshouldbecarriedouttoascertaintheshale,sandstonecharacters.
ThefossilsamplesmaybeidentifiedfromPalaeontologyDivision.

Precise delineation of Disang shales (outcrop extent) is of futuristic significance. The following
points are notable. TOC content of Upper and Lower Disang should be studied for hydrocarbon
prospect. Coal pyrolysis of selected samples may also be taken up. The oil seepages recorded

should be followed up further. Geological map may be made more legible. Geological cross
sectionmaybeprepared.Thepowerpointpresentationmaybeimproved.Goodworkdone.The
itemtobecompletedasperschedule.
3. SPECIALISED THEMATIC MAPPING IN PARTS OF WEST SIANG AND UPPER SUBANSIRI DISTRICTS, ARUNACHAL
PRADESH AND APPRAISAL OF ASSOCIATED CARBONATE ROCKS. CODE NO. : STM/NER/SAP/2010/003
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Theareaistoughwithinaccessibleparts.MappreparedbytraversingandRSASdata.LS
anddolomitebandshavinglensoidbodiesarereportedwith33to58%CaOin3samples.The
stratigraphic column is prepared but profile section may be shown. Dimension of Limestone
bandsmaybeverified.Classificationofcarbonaterocksistobemade.Representativelithologs
of each formation (type section wise) to be described. More attention to be given on
lithostratigraphic map. Good work. The recommendations of MTR may be followed. Field
photographsmaybecollected.Itemtobecontinuedasperschedule.

4. SPECIALISED THEMATIC MAPPING ACROSS THINGLIAN, BUHCHANG AND BILKHAWTHLIR, KOLASIB DISTRICT,
MIZORAM ON 1:25,000 SCALE. CODE NO. : STM/NER/STM/2010/004

Existingmap1:50Kandpresentmaptobeshownseparately.Thedatadistributionmay
bemoreuniform,thegapareasmaybecoveredbydatacollection.Thestratigraphiccolumnof
the area containing Tipam and Bhuban Formation presented. The differentiation of Upper,
MiddleandLowerBhubanisstillambiguousandtheSTMprogrammeshouldalsofocusonthis
issue.Thelithocontactsmaybeverified.Thecoalbearinghorizonmaybestudiedforverifying
extent. The chemistry and extension of clay layers is to be established. The area need to be
thoroughlycombedtodelineateanyotherclayband.PetrologicalstudyandXRDmaybetaken
uptoassessthecharacterofthesandstonematrixanddifferentiatingsandstoneunits.Itemto
becontinuedasperschedule,followingMTRrecommendations.

5. REGIONAL GEOCHEMICAL MAPPING ON 1:50,000 SCALE IN PARTS OF TOPOSHEETS NO. 78N/15 & 16 IN KAMRUP,
DARANG, NAGAON DISTRICTS, ASSAM, CODE NO. : GCM/NER/SAS/2010/005

The targets of this item are revised. The NQT table may be revised accordingly. The
samplesofPhaseIoffieldworkarecollectedandsubmitted.Analyticalresultsareawaited.The
geological map and sample location map may be superimposed. Landuse map &
geomorphologicalmaparetobeprepared.TheofficersofFSP20082010itemmaybecalled
forcompletinginterimreport.Itemtobecontinuedaspertheschedule.

6. REGIONAL GEOCHEMICAL MAPPING ON 1:50,000 SCALE IN PARTS OF TOPOSHEETS NO. 78J/3 & 7 GOALPARA
AND KOKRAJHAR DISTRICTS, ASSAM,
GCM/NER/SAS/2010/005)

CODE NO. : GCM/NER/SAS/2010/064. (Split up item from Item No.:

TherevisedNQTtablemaybeshown.Alltheareaintoposheethastobecovered,and
samplesmaybecollectedasperthesuggested22kmor44kmgrid.ShriU.K.Behera,Dy.
DG,toldthatallareashouldbecoveredandreportshouldbesubmittedtoposheetwise.The
work is appreciated, but no geochemical analysis data are available yet. Landuse map &
geomorphologicalmapistobemadealongwithgeologicalmap.Samplingmethodsshouldbe
described.Itemmaybecontinuedasperschedule.

7. GEOCHEMICAL MAPPING IN TOPOSHEET NOS. 82P/3 & 4, COVERING PARTS OF EAST SIANG DISTRICT OF
ARUNACHAL PRADESH, CODE NO. : GCM/NER/SAP/2010/006
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TherevisedtargetsmaybeshowninNQTtablewithofficersdeployed.TheMTR
recommendationsmaybefollowed.Thesamplelocationmapshowsinaccessiblesouthcentral
part,wheresamplingmaybedifficult.Theofficersareadvisedtocollectsampleson22kmor
44kmgrid,aspossible.TheareaadjacentshowsanomalousNi,CovaluesandZncontent.
NumberofsamplesmaybecheckedforZn/Ni/Co/Cr.Whetherintercalationofmafic/
ultramaficrocksarepresentinthezonemaybeverified.Geologicalinformationviz.lithology
andstructureshouldbenotedalongwithsamplecollection.Itissuggestedthatgeochemical
valuemaybesuperimposedongeologicalmap.Duringsampling,geologyoftheareamaybe
notedandvalueadditionmaybedone.Thefieldworkintoughterrainisappreciated.Work
maybecompletedasperschedule.

8. REGIONAL GEOCHEMICAL MAPPING IN PARTS OF WEST TRIPURA & SOUTH TRIPURA DISTRICTS, TRIPURA,
CODE NO. : GCM/NER/STM/2010/008

The item may be taken up with new officers posted to SU: Tripura. The revised
deploymentofofficersandNQTtablepresented.Geological,landuseandsamplelocationmaps
presented.72samplesaresubmittedinMay,2011forchemicalanalysis.Superimposesample
locations on geological map and land use map (particularly rubber plantation) to know the
elemental distribution in relation to land use pattern. The item may be completed as per
schedule.Remainingpartofthetoposheet79M/7maybetakenupinnextFSP.Goodwork.

9. PHOTOGEOLOGICAL INTERPRETED MAPPING IN PARTS OF DIBANG VALLEY, (TOPOSHEET NO. 82P/10 & 91D/6&7
ON 1:50,000 SCALE) DIBANG DISTRICT, ARUNACHAL PRADESH, CODE NO. : PRS/CNER/ARN/2009/002

Theterrainisundulatingandinaccessiblewithhighhillranges.Mapofcatchmentarea
prepared,subparalleltodendriticdrainagepatternandlineamentsnoted.Geologicalmapmay
be verified. Number of lineaments mapped need to be filtered to show only geogenic
lineaments.Checktraversestakenupin3toposheetsandacompositemapof10toposheets
prepared. The geological map shows various formations including Siwalik Formation, the
extent of which needs to be verified. Number of landslides identified in the area, may be
classifiedasperintensity.Goodwork.Theitemtobecompletedasperschedule.Acasestudy
maybepreparedforuploadingtotheGSIPortal.
10.PHOTOGEOLOGICAL MAPPING IN PARTS OF TRIPURA STATE, CODE NO. : PRS/NER/STM/2010/014

Base map prepared by PGRS/RSAS studies. Area of 680 sq.km covered by check
traverses.LithologydifferentiatedbasedonPGRSbasemap.Texturaldifferenceanddrainage
densityusedtodifferentiatelithounits.Mapofareasfallingin84A/1&2preparedaftertraverse
mappings. Bokabil and Tipam formation differentiated, suggesting gradational contact, which
needs to be verified. The MTR recommendations may be followed. Coal streaks found in
Bokabilformationmaybestudiedtoknowextentandthickness.Theremainingpartof79N/9
toposheetmaybecoveredbyPGRSbasemaps.Itemtobecompletedaspertheschedule.
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11.INVESTIGATION FOR PLATINIUM GROUP OF ELEMENT IN OPHIOLITE BELT OF MANIPUR (G4 STAGE), CODE NO. :
MIP/NER/AMN/2009/005

Geologicalmapofophioliteareashown.Themapshowingmappedandunmappedarea
maybeprepared.AstatusmapshowinggeologicalextentofophioliteinNagalandandManipur
maybeprepared.Thecontinuityofchromitepatchesmaybeverified.Theavailablesample
locationmapwithanalysisdata,ifany,maybeshownonophiolitemap.SamplesforPGEfrom
chromite&otherultrabasicrocksshouldbeattempted.PGEisconcentratedinchromite.The
grabsamplescollectedfromchromitearesentforanalysisatChemicalDivision,Hyderabad.Itis
proposedtocollectchannelsamplesatselectedlocationstoknowdistributionofPGEacross
hostrockandcontact.Petrographyofsamplesmaybecarriedout.Itissuggestedthattoavoid
contaminationofPGEsamples,pulverizingofsamplesmaybedoneatChemicalDivision,ER
withadvancedqualitypulveriser.Dr.MuzumdarAsstt.Professor(ExternalExpert),statedthat
facilityavailableinGuwahatiUniversitymaybeutilizedforsamplingetc.Itemtocontinueas
perscheduleinassociationwithDGM,Manipur.

12.LANDSLIDE HAZARD ZONATION OF A 2 KM WIDE STRIP IN THE CATCHMENT AREA FOR DIBANG MULTIPURPOSE
PROJECT, LOWER DIBANG VALLEY DISTRICT, ARUNACHAL PRADESH, CODE NO. : LHZ/NER/RHQ/2009/004

Facetmap,slopegradientmap,forestcovermap,andlandcovermappreparedforthe
revised reservoir area. Landslide hazard map and facet map prepared in north and south
eastern part of the area. The central part of reservoir area is inaccessible and needs remote
sensingtechniquesforassessingthelandslidepossibility.Landslideinventorypreparedinpart
of the area, 23 landslides recorded and LHZ rating facets prepared. Classification of Hazard
facetsmaybeattempted.Checktraversesmaybeplannedwhereverpossible.Goodwork.MTR
recommendationsmaybefollowed.Itemmaybecompletedasperthescheduledasdiscussed
withNHPC,inaccordancewithFSP.
13.Preparationofdistrictresourcemaps(DRM)ofAssamstate,CODE NO. MAP/NER/SAS/2010/020

Total 8 DRM completed out of 9 proposed. Geology, geotechnical, hydrological,

geomorphological maps prepared. Geological notes ready, Hindi version to be added. The
mineralresourcesofLimestone,gold,dimensionstones,silicasandshowninthemaps.Vetting
ofthesemapstobecompleted.Itemtobecompletedasperschedule.
14.

Finalisation of district resouce maps and mineral map of Tripura state, CODE NO.

(MAP/NER/STM/2010/023)

DRMof4districtsareunderpreparation.Theexactdistrictboundariesarenotavailable.
Toposheetsareveryold,newversionsrequiredformoreaccuraterepresentationofboundaries
andgeology.DraftofDRMofDhalaidistrictsentforscrutinytoM&CDivision,NER.TheDRMof
the other districts are under preparation. The DRM of N. Tripura district is to be compiled.
Geologyofgapareasmaybeincorporatedbyphotogeologicalbasemap.Thestandardformat
ofDRMmaybefollowed.Itemtobecompletedasperschedule.
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Concludingremarksbyexternalexperts:

The stage review is a good exercise to review the work done, self appraisal and midcourse
correction. Mission mode is useful for proper execution of projects. The young officers in GSI are
energetic. Targets may be revised for LSM, GM in NER considering the tough terrain, as the present
targetsareunrealistic.

Presentationsaregood.Thediscoveryoflamproiteispraiseworthy.Theworkcanbeimproved
asperthediscussionsinStageReview.Samplescollectedshouldbeanalysedattheearliest.TheAMD&
GSIcaninteractonGeologyofUraniumetc.TheworkofGeoinformaticsisverygood.

Shri.U.K.Behera,DydirectorGeneral&Chairman,commentedthatmoretimewouldbegiven
for the next stage review as the young officers should get scope to present their work in detail. The
efforts of all officers in preparation of presentation and carrying out field work in difficult terrain are
appreciated. There are difficulties in NER, inspite of all constraints work is being done satisfactorily.
Previous data to be consulted before going to field as it will help in proper planning of work and
intrerpretation.

He suggested that the new finding should be given for uploading to GSI portal & case studies
maybepreparedonitemscompleted.Rocksamplesof2'x2'maybecollectedfordisplayinRashtrapati
BhavanandMuseum,attheearliest.
Themeetingendedwithvoteofthanks.

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