Payment Details Organizing Committee

Chief Patron International Seminar and Workshop

All payments must be paid through Cheque / Demand
Draft / UPI etc to the following Account only. Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy on
Vice Chancellor, Fakir Mohan University
Account Name ISEWG 2023
Patron “Exploring the World of Gems:
Account No. 24150110061206 Prof. Sabyasachi Pattanaik Gemology, Prospecting and
IFSC Code UCBA0002415 Chairman, P.G. Council, Fakir Mohan University Identification"
Bank Name UCO Bank Sri. Jayanta Kumar Nanda, Formerly Deputy Director General, GSI
and President, IGO
UPI isewg@ucobank (ISEWG 2024)
Sri Jadaba Nanda Das, Formerly Deputy Director General, GSI and
QR Code Attached below
Vice President, IGO
Convener
Dr. Rosalin Das, Head, Department of Geology, FMU
Dr. Manoranjan Mohanty, Formerly Deputy Director General, GSI
Scan the QR code with and Secretary, IGO
any UPI app for
Organizing Secretary
payments
Dr. Asim Amitabh Pradhan,
Assistant Professor, Department of Geology, FMU
Important Dates Joint Organising Secretaries
Dr. Bijay Kumar Sahu, Formerly Deputy Director General, GSI and
A. Issue of Circular: November 20, 2023 Joint Secretary, IGO
B. Submission of Abstract: December 20, 2023 Sri Rabindra Nath Patra, Formerly Deputy Director General, GSI
C. Acceptance of Abstract: December 25, 2023 and Treasurer, IGO
Dr. Smruti Rekha Sahoo, Department of Geology, FMU
D. Submission of full paper: December 30, 2023
Mr. Arun Kumar Naik, Department of Geology, FMU
E. Seminar: January 10, 2024 Dr. Pankajini Mahanta, Department of Geology, FMU
F. Workshop: January 11, 2024 Advisory Committee
G. Field visit: January 12, 2024 Prof. Madhumita Das, Former VC, FMU 10th to 12th January 2024
Prof. Rabindra Nath Hota, Dept. of Geology, FMU
Registration Form Prof. Shreerup Goswami, Head, Dept. of Geology, UU
Go through the following link or Sri G. C. Das, Formerly Director, GSI & Council Member, IGO
Scan the QR code for registration to Sri R. N. Sar, Formerly Deputy Director General, GSI and Council
Member, IGO
Organised by
the Workshop
Sri U. S. Mishra, Formerly Director, GSI & Council Member, IGO Department of Geology,
https://forms.gle/aAkAjeGxKXg5Hmhj7
Sri C. R. Dash, Formerly Director, GSI & Council Member IGO Fakir Mohan University, Balasore
Contact Details Sri K. C. Sahoo, Formerly Deputy Director General, GSI & Council
In collaboration with
Dr. Rosalin Das, Convener: +91 7008028429 Member, IGO
Sri Sunit Patel, CEO, M/s Geetarani Mohanty & Chief Advisor Institution of Geoscientists, Odisha
Dr. Asim Amitabh Pradhan: +91 9437991091
(Geology & Mining) at the World Group, Bhubaneswar & Council Bhubaneswar (IGO)
Email: gemstoneworkshopfmu@gmail.com Member, IGO
 Background of the Programme
A gemstone is a natural material (minerals, rocks, glasses or organic substance)
having beauty, hardness and rarity that are completely formed by nature without
human intervention. A gemstone when cut and polished to be used in jewellery is
called a gem.
Gemology is the science of gems covering their identification as natural or synthetic
or artificial or treated, quality grading based on the carat, colour, clarity, and cut
parameters, establishing the geographical origin of gems and fashioning of gems.
The authentication of a faceted gem as natural or synthetic depends mainly on the
presence of mineral/ fluid inclusions, growth zones and chemistry of trace elements.
The geology of gemstone deposits plays a fundamental role in understanding the
nature of such inclusions and trace elements besides providing information on
mode of occurrences, prospecting guidelines, and resource of gemstones.
The advent of sophisticated instruments for non-destructive geochemical and
optical spectroscopic analysis of gems/gemstones for its trace elements/ isotopes
concentrations and its atomic configuration respectively has helped in
authentication of natural and synthetic gems or identify geographical origin of gems
or origin of colours in gems.
In spite of negligible domestic production of gemstones, India generates maximum
revenue from the export of gem and jewellery products due to its vast skilled human
resources who transform imported rough gemstones into gems through both the
age old and modern lapidary industry. The geology of the gemstones of India needs
in-depth review in the light of new mineral system concepts for discovering new
gemstone deposits. Besides, the gem trade is now passing through massive
challenges due to huge unethical mix ups of synthetic and enhanced/treated
gemstones with the naturals. Their authentications need specialised identification
techniques using sophisticated instruments.
Geologically, Odisha is endowed with a vast expanse of high and low grade
metamorphic rocks of diverse mineralogical assemblages. Some of them host gem
minerals like garnet, quartz, feldspar, tourmaline, beryl and chrysoberyl group of
minerals, topaz, corundum (ruby & sapphire), iolite, cat’s eye and many others
besides diamond. These are mostly recovered by local people for a livelihood,
fashioned into gemstones in different places of the country and traded world over.
Kalahandi is known for an enchanting variety of ruby (manikya) known since
historical times and the presiding deity of Kalahandi is also known as Manikeswari.
Lamproite, a primary diamond bearing mantle derived igneous rock occurs as small
bodies in Nuapada district close to the border of Chhattishgarh. Through this
Seminar, students, researchers and interested participants will get an opportunity to
know more about the geological set up and resources of diamond and precious &
semiprecious stones of Odisha. They can learn the intricacies of the exploration,
identification and treatment of such gem minerals.
This international seminar and workshop on “Exploring the World of Gems:
Gemology, Prospecting and Identification” would dwell on the above aspects of
gemology and geology of gemstones.
Major Themes of the Seminar and Workshop
A. Introduction to world of gemstones and gems, gemstone industries and trade.
B. Geology of gemstone mineralization, their exploration and exploitation
strategies. Present prospect of gemstones in India with special reference to
Odisha.
C. Gemology of gemstones and gems: Classification, physical and optical
properties, characterisation and authentication of natural gems (Diamond,
Corundum (Ruby & Sapphires), Beryl (Emerald & aquamarine) and other
important gemstones.
D. Understanding synthetic & artificial counterparts of high value gems and
enhancement/treatment of low value gems.
E. Gemstone/gem identification techniques and understanding recent
advancements in identification techniques.
F. Field visit to emerald occurrences of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha
About Fakir Mohan University Registration Fee
The Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Balasore was established in 1999 named after Participation in the conference is by registration in advance. The
Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Senapati, who is regarded as the father of odia nationalism and
modern odia literature. The University has also been accredited by the Association of
registration fee includes admission to all sessions, copy of an abstract
volume, seminar folder and tea/lunch. Participation in the field visit is as
Indian Universities (AIU), National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is
also a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), UK. The per first come first served basis with prior registration. The registration fee
University is committed to develop itself as a value and need-based quality education in INR is as follows:
provider in the state of Odisha. It has the ultimate objective of producing qualified and
competent manpower responsive to the changing needs of the society at the national and
international levels. In its quest for being an outstanding centre for learning and Students/ Academicians/ Researchers/Scientists Rs. 1,000
development of human resource, it cherishes a clear vision and mission. The University
presently running in two campuses with 23 regular and self financing departments. The Entrepreneurs Rs. 2,000
University is accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC with 3.18 CGPA which is highest among Jewellers Rs. 2,000
the public Universities of the State. The University is also ranked at 151-200 in the year General Public Rs. 2,000
2022-23 in NIRF ranking in the country.
About Department of Geology, FMU Accommodation
The Department of Geology established in 2018-19 is offering CBCS semester pattern M Sc
Limited accommodation will be arranged in the University Guest House
Programme and Ph D Programme in Geology. The Department has the vision to become a
centre of excellence in Geological Research in eastern India through its innovative course based on first come first served basis. Delegates are requested to convey
curriculum and quality education. The Department has a long vision to attract meritorious the type of accommodation and food habit of their choice at the earliest
students by designing market oriented curriculum, imparting quality education and to the Organising Secretary.
providing better career opportunity through innovative teaching, research and learning on
a continuous basis. It has competent fulltime regular faculty members in their own
domains of teaching.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for the conference is invited from the central and state
About the Institution of Geoscientists Odisha (IGO) government organisations, public sector undertakings, corporate sector,
financial institutions, professional, exploration and mining organisations,
The “Institution of Geoscientists, Odisha” (IGO)– a forum of former Scientific &
traders, industrial houses, etc,. The prospective sponsors are requested
Technical Officers of Geological Survey of India, launched at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is a
non-profit charitable Institution duly registered under the Societies Registration Act
to extend their offer in the registration form. The support received from
1860 (Registration No-23952/78 of 2017-18) with effect from 22/01/2018. One of the the sponsoring agencies shall be duly acknowledged and publicised at
major focus areas of IGO is to serve as the centre of knowledge on Earth sciences and the conference venue. Profile of the sponsoring organization will also be
exchange information with different Earth science organizations and academic published in the souvenir. Sponsors may submit such profile along with
institutions. Recently IGO has a MOU to extend necessary technical help and support to the registration form. Different categories of sponsorship are as follows:
the faculties and students of the Geology Department, FMU.
Sponsorship/Advertisements for the conference are invited from the
interested organizations. The tariff is as follows:
Call for papers
Category of
The lectures and hands-on training (for identification of gem minerals and gemstones)
Amount in INR Facilities include
of the seminar and workshop will be conducted through invited experts. sponsorship
Diamond 3,00,000 Main advertisement panels in Conference
However, limited original research papers covering one or more of the above stated
room, Back cover of Souvenir, RF of 6
themes are invited for presentation (either oral or through poster) in the seminar.
delegates
Abstract not exceeding 500/1000 words may be submitted to the Organising Secretary, Ruby 2,00,000 Side advertisement panels in Conference
in A4 size, single spacing and Arial 12 font format. Abstract must have full title room, Inside front cover of Souvenir, RF of 4
(maximum 75 characters), mailing address, phone and email address of the author. delegates
Abstract will be peer-reviewed and the corresponding author will be duly intimated
Emerald 1,00,000 Inside back cover of Souvenir, RF of 2
regarding the acceptance and presentation as per the programme. The full paper with
delegates
abstract shall have to be submitted on receipt of confirmation of acceptance within the
stipulated date.
Target Group Advertisement
1. Students/ Academicians/ Researchers/Scientists Advertisement charges for Souvenir:
Full page: Rs. 20,000/-
2. Entrepreneurs
Half page: Rs. 10,000/-
3. Jewellery designers
Note: Size of souvenir 279.4 x 215.9 mm Print size 254x 175mm
4. General Public