AMD News Letter 2024

Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research
AMD Newsletter 1 Vol. 30 Issue Jan, 2024

Contents 11 New Year Greetings
S.No. Page No.

In his second term as
01 New Year Greetings ....................................... ...............1
Director of AMD, Shri B.
02 Message from Director .................................. ..............2 Saravanan ushered in the
03 Achievements 2022-23 .................................. ...............3 year 2023 with heartfelt
Reminiscences of senior officers greetings and well-wishes.
04
supperannuated during 2023 ....................... ...............5 In his formal address to
05 Republic Day Celebrations ............................. .............21 the officers and staff at
AMD, Headquarters on
06 Independence Day Celebrations .................... .............22
01.01.2023, Director, AMD
07 74th AMD - Annual Day Celebrations ........... .............23
extended his warm wishes for a prosperous year ahead,
08 Memorandum of understanding with GSI ............ .............23 highlighting India’s significant role as the host for the
09 Swachhta Abhiyan ........................................ .............24 G-20 summit showcasing the country’s prowess as the
10 Awards & Accomplishments........................... .............25 5th largest economy in the world.
11 DAE Sports Meet 2022-23 ............................ .............25 During his address, Director shared a comprehensive
12 Graduation Ceremony of OCES - 2022 ........... ............26 overview of the Directorate’s accomplishments in
13 Inauguration Ceremony of OCES - 2023 ...... .............26 2022, emphasizing the pursuit of self-reliance in atomic
14 National Science Day .................................... .............27 mineral resources as AMD’s ultimate vision. He inspired
Colloquium Meeting by Mineral Processing everyone to strive towards achieving this goal with
15 unwavering dedication and commitment. The occasion
Division ......................................................... .............28
16 Seminar on Fire safety .................................. .............28 was marked by a sense of optimism and determination,
setting the stage for a year of progress and achievement
Reconstituted Council of Management of
17 at AMD.
AMD .............................................................. .............28
18 Public Awareness Programmes ...................... .............29
19 Vigilance Awareness Week ............................. .............30
Glimpses of the occasion are presented below
20 Delegates visit ................................................ .............30

21 राजभाषा समाचार ..................................................... .............31
22 International Women’s Day Celebrations ..... .............38
23 International Yoga Day Celebrations ............ .............38
24 News in Brief ................................................. .............39
25 Kith and Kin .................................................. .............40
26 Deputation .................................................... .............40
27 New Recruitments during 2023 ..................... .............41
28 Superannuation ............................................ .............41
29 Obituary ........................................................ .............42

12 Director’s Message
My Dear Colleagues, as India’s first and by far the largest hard rock hosted
I wish you and your REE deposit with a resource to the tune of 11,20,200
family very good health, tonnes Rare Earth Oxide contained in 119 million
happiness, success and tonne of ore. Potential heavy mineral bearing inland
prosperity in the New Year – 2024, through this placer sand bodies have been identified in the coastal
edition of the AMD–Newsletter. As we step into tracts of Kerala and Odisha. Further, to facilitate
the promising horizon of 2024, I am delighted to the export of BSM consignments, Monazite Test
reflect on the remarkable journey of exploration and Certificates (MTC) are being issued to private BSM
research undertaken by AMD during the last year. operators.
The last year has been a testament to our collective In addition to exploration endeavours, AMD
passion for pushing the boundaries of knowledge and prioritized research initiatives through in-house
unlocking new frontiers in science and exploration. and collaborative R&D projects, which are
Our pursuit of excellence has led to noteworthy focussed on understanding the genetic aspects of
accomplishments in the field of exploration for mineralisation for different atomic mineral deposits
atomic minerals. We have taken significant strides and development of indigenous instrumentation
in identifying new resources of uranium, thorium to expand our exploration capabilities. In this
and other strategic elements for sustainable nuclear regard, our in-house laboratories have immensely
energy programme through innovative techniques contributed to expand the horizon of R&D activities
and strategies. other than supporting the exploration programme.
Besides, enhancing the efficiency by development
Ground radiometric and geophysical surveys coupled of IT infrastructure and cyber security, regulation
with multi-parametric heliborne geophysical surveys of mining operations for atomic minerals,
in prospective geological domains have resulted in publications, public awareness initiatives, human
delineating potential areas for uranium mineralisation resource development projects, civil infrastructural
in Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and development, BARC Training School related
Karnataka. As per the two-pronged strategy adopted activities and Rajbhasha implementation are being
by AMD, exploration has been focussed in potential actively pursued with immense enthusiasm.
brownfield areas for augmentation of uranium
resources and several other prospective blocks in As we embark on a new chapter in 2024, I extend
varied geological domains to develop greenfield areas. my sincere gratitude to the dedicated team at AMD
Our perseverance has resulted in achievement of a and our collaborators for their unwavering support
remarkable milestone viz., surpassing the landmark and commitment to excellence. Together, we will
figure of 4 lakh tonnes of established uranium oxide continue to lead the way forward in exploration for
resources in India. atomic minerals along with research and innovation,
committed towards the vision of the Department of
The sustained exploration efforts in Ambadungar Atomic Energy, for a sustainable future.
Carbonatite Complex, Gujarat and Siwana Ring
Complex, Rajasthan have resulted in augmentation Jai Hind!
of substantial resources of Rare Earth Elements
(REE), niobium, thorium and vanadium hosted in B. Saravanan
hard rocks. Ambadungar deposit has in fact emerged Outstanding Scientist & Director

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उपलब्धियाँ 2022-23 ACHIEVEMENTS 2022-23
Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration along Belpahar - Gauraparha tract (upto 25 ppb
and Research (AMD) has accelerated the pace of U), Jharsuguda district, Odisha; Gudhamalani -
exploration activities by integrated, multi-disciplinary Sindhari – Kaludi - Sanjata tract (upto 60 ppb U)
methodology and judicious utilisation of manpower Barmer and Jalore districts Rajasthan and North
with a focussed approach for augmentation of of Tan shear Zone at Belgohni (upto 176 ppb U)
Uranium (U), Thorium (Th), Rare Metals (RM) and GPM district, Chhattisgarh.
Rare Earth (RE) Resources.
Ø Multi-parametric heliborne geophysical surveys
h During the Annual Programme 2022-2023, the over 33,909.16 line km have been carried out in
exploration efforts of AMD have resulted in parts of Rajasthan, Meghalaya and Assam.
augmentation of:
Ø Ground geophysical surveys of 1,332.40 sq km
y 21,080 tonnes (t) U-oxide from the exploration (Regional: 868 sq km; detailed: 464.40 sq km)
areas in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan have delineated potential zones along Tangeda
and Jharkhand. The country’s U resource has fracture zone Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh;
been updated to 4,10,122t in-situ U3O8 (as on Marlagalla-Allapatna area, Mandya district,
October, 2023). Karnataka and Thapan area, Siwana Ring
Complex, Barmer district, Rajasthan for further
y 3, 82, 918 tonne RE-oxide has been augmented
exploration.
in Ambadungar Carbonatite Complex, Chhota
Udepur district, Gujarat. Total resource of Ø A total of 2,85,319.40m (Departmental:
Ambadungar deposit is 11,20,201 tonne RE 85,128.25m and Contract: 2,00,191.15m) drilling
oxide. (as on October, 2023). was carried out. Significant uranium mineralised
Ø Reconnaissance (7,263 sq km) and detailed intercepts/bands have been identified in boreholes
(372.65 sq km) surveys for uranium have helped drilled at Rajpura, Himachal Pradesh; Anjangira
in locating significant uranium anomalies in and Kudar, Uttar Pradesh; Motnutalapalle,
Rajgarh - Amola – Bapawali, Shivpuri district, Nallagondavaripalle, Rachakuntapalle,
Madhya Pradesh; Madhavaram – Katimayakunta, Rachakuntapalle East, Gidankavaripalle,
Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh; Sidheshar, Velamvaripalle blocks Katimayakunta and
Chapri and Chirudih East Singhbhum district, Sarangapalli, Andhra Pradesh; Hulkal-Dornahalli,
Jharkhand; Potin-Possa Lower Subansiri district, Karnataka; Baglasai-Mechua, Kudada, Bagjata,
Arunachal Pradesh; Umraind, Bhura Sidh and Pathargora and Kumari-Kamalpur, Jharkhand;
Sirsori ki Dhani-Kalakhera Alwar and Dausa Rohil Central, Narsinghpuri, Jahaz, Geratiyon
districts, Rajasthan; Murdoli – Malharbodi, ki Dhani, Sewa ki Dhani and Umra, Rajasthan;
Gondia district, Maharashtra and Jhalkori Bijepar, Maharashtra; Jhapar, Chhattisgarh and
Adilabad district, Telangana. Dharangmau, Madhya Pradesh. In addition,
reconnoitory drilling has been taken up in several
Ø Geochemical surveys (5,142 sq km) have potential/significant blocks in varied geological
indicated anomalous concentration of U (up to domains to develop greenfield areas.
480 ppb) in Nambor Hotspring, Golaghat district
Assam; Anomalous U in ground water samples Ø Reconnaissance (823 sq km) and detailed

(8.07 sq km) surveys have been carried out for the Chemistry laboratory, AMD, Hyderabad
identification and evaluation of RMRE resources and Chemistry laboratory Southern Region,
in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bengaluru are under sustenance till May, 2024.
Rajasthan, Gujarat and Karnataka. A significant
zone of Li mineralisation is located around Ø Under Rajbhasha activities, three (03) scientific
Garhatara in Korba district, Chhattisgarh. A seminars in Hindi were organised at AMD,
total of 2,006 kg of columbite-tantalite, 68 kg SCR, Hyderabad on 20 January, 2023, BSOI,
beryl (as by-product) and 150 kg spodumene Trivandrum on 24 March, 2023 and AMD,
have been collected from the units of Odisha Northern Region on 15 September, 2023.
and Karnataka and 8,025 kg xenotime bearing
poly-mineral concentrate has been collected in Ø Geotechnical expertise for location of new
the unit at Chhattisgarh. A total of 39,231.25m projects of DAE has been provided to DAE units.
(Departmental: 5,140.25m and Contract: Ø Fourteen (14) mining plans/modified mining
34,091.00m) drilling has been carried out for plans / review of mining plans received from
RMRE investigations in various potential areas of various agencies have been scrutinized of which
the country. two (02) mining plans/modified mining plans
have been approved.
Ø Reconnaissance (201.05 sq km) and detailed
(12.37 sq km) surveys resulted in establishing Ø 180 Monazite Test Certificates (MTC) for export
potential heavy mineral zones along the coastal consignments of Beach Sand Minerals (BSM)
stretches of India. Significant zones of Total were issued.
Heavy Mineral (THM) concentration have been
located in Nabha-Brahmapur, Donkuru-Kaviti Ø Collaborative research projects related to
and Kayankulam-Mannar in the coastal tracts of exploration, analyses and instrumentation are
Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively. continuing with other units of DAE viz. BARC,
Mumbai and Visakhapatnam and HWB.
Ø All the laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, XRD,
XRF, Petrology, EPMA, Geochronology and Ø ‘Swachh Bharat’ activities and Public
Stable isotope) provided effective analytical Awareness Programmes have been carried out
support to field investigations. at Headquarters, Regional Centers, Sectional
Offices and field units of AMD.
Ø The Enterprise Level Geospatial Database
Management System (EGDMS) is functioning Ø A total of 299 RTI applications were received at
smoothly on the Intranet of AMD. AMD HQ, out of which 295 applications were
replied and 01 application was transferred to
Ø The ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from other PIO of AMD. 37 first appeals were received
NABL in the field of “Chemical Testing” for and all appeals (37) were replied.

वर्ष 2023 के दौरान सेवानिवृत्त वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों की स्मृतियां

4 REMINISCENCES OF SENIOR OFFICERS SUPERANNUATED DURING 2023
यूरेनियम आपूर्ति संवर्धन समिति की सिफारिशों के पूर्व एवं पश्चात पखनि की विकास यात्रा
मेरा संबंध, प्रतिबद्धता और परिकल्पना
DEVELOPMENTAL JOURNEY OF AMD PRE & POST IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AUGMENTING URANIUM
SUPPLY (AUS) COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: MY ASSOCIATION, COMMITMENT & VISION
डॉ. टी.एस. सनु ील कुमार Dr. T.S. Sunil Kumar

Dr. T.S. Sunil Kumar obtained his M.Sc. (Geology) from Kerala University in 1985 and Ph.D. from Osmania University
in 2001. He commenced his career at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in 1988, specializing in ore-mineralogy
within the Petrology Group until 2001 and later served the Drectorate as exploration geologist. During last decade,
he contributed immensely in Planning and Management Services Group and as adjunct Professor at Homi Bhabha
National Institute (HBNI). He superannuated from illustrious service as Additional Director, AMD on 31.03.2023.
The journey in DAE, particularly in AMD, has been deposits, including those of atomic minerals. The
entwined with emotions, opportunities, challenges, next important turn-of-events was in 2001, when the
and contentment. In retrospect, one would recall that erstwhile ODS became part of AMD, and I became
some events having new avenues opened while some a field geologist engaged in survey and exploration
others were closed, make the journey memorable for uranium. As a field geologist, I had the good
too. Importantly, I have had the pleasure of working opportunity to work in South Central Region in
with so many amazing people of varied professional Hyderabad and Northern Region, New Delhi. ODS
background over the years. was brought back to BARC as Mineral Processing
Division (Min-D). Sometimes I feel that ODS has
Initiation of my career in DAE as an earth scientist become part of AMD for a brief period only to bring
was on the day I attended the selection interview me back to AMD where I originally intended to join!
in AMD, Hyderabad in July 1988, having its own
twirls in the continuum. As was the practice and Erstwhile ODS, BARC and subsequently AMD gave
told during the interview, I was waiting for an me opportunity to work in all aspects of Geology and
intimation to appear before the local medical board Mineral Sciences, right from Mineralogy, Ore Geology,
at my native place Trivandrum as a pre-requisite Mapping, Integrated Surveys and Exploration. One
for offer of appointment. Instead, to my surprise, person who has inspired me in many ways during
I got an appointment letter from Bhabha Atomic my formative years and made indelible marks in my
Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai in August 1988 scientific pursuits is Dr. N. Krishna Rao, former Head,
with an advice to attend the medical test at BARC ODS, magnanimity personified and an accomplished
Hospital, Mumbai. There began my journey in DAE, scientist. The environment gave me avenues for open
on September 26, 1988, and I was posted at erstwhile thinking, discussion, and to look for the unexpected
Ore Dressing Section (ODS), BARC, located at and additional outcomes in whatever studies being
AMD Complex, Hyderabad. My tenure in Ore undertaken. Significant contributions could be
Dressing Section has been eventful, professionally made on the ore mineralogy and metallogeny of
satisfying, and gave me an opportunity to contribute almost all Indian Uranium ores including those from
on the ore mineralogy, process mineralogy and Singhbhum Shear Zone, Domiasiat, Gogi, Lambapur-
geochemistry of many important non-ferrous metal Peddagattu etc; Beach Sand Mineral Deposits and

Nb-Ta ores. Studies carried out on the ores of other as a teacher started during my PMSG days, and it
strategic metals like tungsten in Degana, Bankura, continued till my superannuation. This has given
Khobna, Burugubanda-Tapasikonda; Tin ores from me an opportunity to closely see the development of
Tosham and Bastar; base metals from Malanjkhand, budding geologists as professionals.
Kalyadi, Rajpura-Dariba; precious metals etc have
been fascinating. During that time UCIL, AMD, Subsequent entry into Mineralogy-Petrology-
and BARC took up a project on optimal utilization Geochemistry Group (MPG) as In-charge, XRF
of mined products of UCIL. My Ph.D programme laboratories and later as Group Head brought me
was part of this project, on a topic specifically back to the fields of mineralogy and geochemistry.
identified for basic research, where in some original Formulation and implementation of a three-year
contributions on ore mineralogy and geochemistry action agenda of close to Rs.100 crore at that time,
on Singhbhum Shear Zone, including identification with provision of recruitment of project-staff co-
of gold and precious metals in some of the ores could terminus with the project was a major achievement.
be made. New mineralogical findings gave opportunities to
actively participate as a member of the DAE task
Scientific pursuits in AMD for a much longer force on REE deposit at Ambadungar, Gujarat.
period also has been eventful with many avenues
and challenges. Geological traverses in different The canvas became broader on assuming the
parts of Cuddapah Basin and North Delhi Fold charge of Additional Director, encompassing
Belt has been very fruitful, giving insights on exploration programmes of Beach Sand and Offshore
camaraderie, geological reconstruction of events, Investigation Group (BSOI), Rare Metal and Rare
and also acquiring newer skills. Conceptual models Earth Investigations Group (RMRE), analytical and
and integrated multi-disciplinary studies in field developmental activities in the laboratory Groups
areas in important geological domain gave ample (MPG, Physics, Chemistry, Instrumentation) and
scope for thematic mapping, exploration, rigorous activities of BARC Training School, Research activities
data-collection, analysis and interpretation. One and Human Resource Development. Needless to say,
important skill acquired during the journey is the regulatory activities on atomic minerals concession
utilization of high-resolution remotely-sensed data and conservation always remained demanding,
as base-map for geological studies and integration of mainly on account of proposed amendments and
heliborne geophysical data to select target areas for changes in policies.
surveys.
We all know that the activities of AMD are closely
My techno-managerial phase in AMD started with linked with the front-end of nuclear fuel cycle.
the posting in Planning and Management Services Our main directive is to locate sizeable indigenous
Group in 2010, which was indeed a period of hard- reserves of atomic minerals through concerted survey
work with full of challenges. Untill then I was totally and exploration activities. In order to augment the
into geological projects and science alone. Knowledge resource-addition a paradigm shift in exploration
management, formulation of research programs strategy is adopted in AMD’s action agenda
and their regular monitoring along with nuances of through manifold increase in detailed geological
handling techno-legal issues became an integral part and geochemical surveys and in-depth exploration
of the profession thereafter. Handling RTI queries, through drilling. The shift in focus not only covers
parliament questions, project formulation and their uranium but also other strategic metals including
monitoring were all additional challenges apart lithium, rare earths, thorium etc. Meaningful
from planning and monitoring the scientific aspects. execution of such a well-laid down systematic
My association with the BARC Training school exploration strategy, particularly in diverse geological

domains requires two important inputs: our responsibility is much higher as the national lead,
should diversify further in critical mineral sector,
a. Timely analysis of a multitude of samples which
particularly rare earth and beach placer sectors.
are systematically collected. The sample through-
Changed scenario shall be taken as a challenge by the
put has increased considerably, and is projected
BSOI Group to start exploring the hinterland rocks
to further increase manifold in the coming years.
along the coastline, particularly alkali granites and
b. Comprehensive compositional and mineralogical alkaline rocks. The vision in AMD for continuing the
characterization of multi-mineralic and multi- R&D activities, therefore has three broad domains.
metallic ores of uranium, thorium, rare-metal and
rare-earth elements. Such studies are need-of-the i. Capacity building for advanced mineralogical
hour to develop genetic models of the deposits and geochemical characterization
by taking into consideration the evolutionary ii. Indigenous Developmental activities of field
processes, which would aid in developing out-of- equipment
box thinking towards exploration strategies.
iii. Focused basic and applied research with
It is also a fact that, as on date, the analytical synergy between the field-based and laboratory-
facilities of AMD, particularly in Physics, Chemistry, based studies for ore-body evaluation, genetic
Petrology-Mineralogy-Geochronology fields are modeling and establishment of mineralogical and
of high standards. Measures made in the form of
geochemical finger-prints that could be utilized
enhanced working hours, introduction of additional
for further exploration elsewhere.
state-of-the-art analytical techniques, fixed-term
appointment of project-staff etc. have adequately Accordingly, we have been continuing our efforts
supported AMD in achieving the requisite goals. to strengthen analytical facilities with state-of-the-
Instrumentation Group has been continuously art equipment. Another area of capacity building is
supporting the exploration with development and continued efforts to equip our new office at Kolkata
fabrication of required field radiometric equipment. with advanced analytical tools like Laser Ablation
Having said this, a re-look into the research activities ICP-MS to carry out micro-domain level in-situ
of AMD is need-of-the-hour especially on account mineral chemical and isotopic studies, automated
of our ambitious action agenda with multitude of mineralogy analyzer, additional XRD facility etc.
activities that require on-time analytical support with so that the Centre develops into an advanced
a large throughput and advanced characterization. mineral science facility to which the entire scientific
Such research activities should not only be confined community of India will be looking forward. Besides
to the laboratories, but should start from the field the laboratories at Hyderabad also require additional
data collection and interpretation, also encompassing facilities like Automated Mineralogy Analyser, XRD,
effective utilization of heliborne and ground XRFS etc. Chemistry laboratories already have been
geophysical data for geological modeling. Recent recently upgraded with state-of-the-art ICP-OES
amendments brought into the Act governing the and few advance AAS facilities. Plans to procure one
mineral sector, essentially aiming to bring reforms High-Resolution ICP-MS at Hyderabad for detailed
on exploration and mining of critical minerals for chemical and isotopic characterization upto ppb
sustainable development and national security, levels is in the pipeline and expected to be completed
would give an impression that certain exclusive in near future. We have renewed an agreement
sectors in which AMD has adequate expertise and with NCCCM to continue the development of a
knowledge-base need not be fully concentrated by certified reference material. Chemistry laboratory
us in the coming days. But this is not the fact, and at Hyderabad continues to enjoy the accreditation

from NABL and the laboratory at Bengaluru also is b. Collaborative research with other laboratories on
now NABL accredited. Apart from the conventional advanced studies.
logging and radiometric assays, Physics Group has
c. Research projects under BRNS mode with
already established an alpha spectrometry laboratory,
national universities, IITs etc. on topics of basic-
which will be a major research input in hydro-
nature.
geochemical surveys. Another major R&D activity
taken up is the development of a Prompt-Fission- Taking up collaborative research projects with
Neutron Logging system in collaboration with BARC, IGCAR, RRCAT, and universities have
BARC for direct estimation of uranium. Activities been inspiring. AMD also entered into a new era of
of Physics Group and also of UCIL is ably supported collaborative research with academic institutes and
by Instrumentation Group by fabrication of large universities by entering into MoUs with 21 leading
number of field equipment. institutes. Collaborative research through BRNS
projects are also continued, and periodic review of
Enhancing the analytical capabilities and data their outcome is required to achieve desired goals.
generation is only one part of the R&D activity. Major
To sum it up, it is imperative that we have plenty of
impetus is on conceiving an idea, its development
challenges in terms of R&D related to exploration,
into a hypothesis and subsequent validation through
and do have capacity to meet the challenges through a
data analysis into a model for future exploration. This
blend of applied exploration and basic research. I have
is the major area, where the synergy between the field
no doubt that AMD will go miles ahead, and eagerly
scientists and analysts is required the most. AMD has
look forward to hear the future achievements. Let me
made plans to effectively address this aspect through
put on record the singular fact that I acquired serving
three major activities:
this department which I practiced throughout: strive
for excellence, never give up on your dreams, and
a. Domain based R & D assignments on specific
cherish every moment of your life!
areas with definite time-line
लचीली परमाणु ऊर्जा: एक समझ

FLEXIBLE NUCLEAR ENERGY: AN UNDERSTANDING
दिलीप कुमार चौधरी Dillip Kumar Choudhury
Shri Dillip Kumar Choudhury obtained M.Sc (Applied Geology) from IIT, Bombay and M.Tech (Geochemistry) from
IIT, Kharagpur prior to joining AMD in 1990. He has worked in different parts of the country in various capacities
and contributed in the exploration programme in Central Region, North Eastern Region, Eastern Region, Western
Region, as Regional Director in Southern Region and as Additional Director in Hyderabad before superannuating
from service on 28.02.2023.
India is at a critical juncture in its energy renewable capacity at an unprecedented rate is

transitions. The challenges of energy security and commendable. However, this rapid progression
reliability are immense, and with the accelerating raises an important question: What does the surge
global temperatures, these challenges are only in Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) mean for
intensifying. India’s commitment to adding India’s nuclear fleet?

The quest for decarbonization necessitates a dual beyond mere load-following; we require VRE-
approach. First, we must decrease the share of fossil- following capability.
fuel-burning sources in our power grids. Second, we
need to increase the share of VREs. Initially, small The integration of nuclear energy into a high VRE
amounts of VREs integrate smoothly into our energy environment demands innovation and adaptation.
systems, significantly offsetting emissions. However, Flexible nuclear operation, though currently
as their share grows, we encounter an intriguing uncommon, is not unfeasible. Technological
outcome. advancements, regulatory reforms, and operational
modifications can enable nuclear plants to vary their
Unlike traditional power sources, VREs, such as solar output in response to the fluctuations of VREs. This
and wind energy, depend on renewable forces, making shift will require a reevaluation of safety protocols,
them inherently intermittent; this characteristic investment in grid infrastructure, and perhaps even
results in considerable fluctuations in energy supply. the development of new nuclear technologies that are
At times, we may produce excess solar energy, inherently more adaptable.
leading to the curtailment of perfectly usable energy.
Conversely, there might be periods of insufficient Moreover, energy storage solutions can play a pivotal
generation. This variability in VREs introduces a role in this transition. By storing excess energy
high degree of fluctuation in the residual load – the generated during peak renewable production periods,
actual load minus the VRE generated in each period. we can mitigate the impact of VRE variability. This
Consequently, this highly variable remaining load stored energy can then be utilized when renewable
must be balanced by ‘dispatchable’ energy sources, output is low, reducing the pressure on nuclear and
such as gas, coal, and, in a decarbonized world, other dispatchable power sources.
inevitably nuclear.
The integration of a high share of VREs into India’s
This scenario poses a significant challenge for nuclear energy mix is a complex yet vital task. It demands
power. Traditionally, nuclear energy is not known a nuanced understanding of the interplay between
for flexible operation – the ability to ramp power up different energy sources and a willingness to
and down quickly. This rigidity stems from decades innovate. The nuclear industry, with its potential for
of safety regulations, operational complexity, and flexibility and reliability, can be a cornerstone in this
economic considerations. Building a nuclear reactor new energy landscape. As we navigate these changes,
is a high capital investment; operating them at less we must remain committed to ensuring energy
than maximum capacity is not economically efficient. security, economic feasibility, and environmental
However, in an era where energy demand is highly sustainability. The future of India’s energy sector is
variable, the nuclear industry must find ways to adapt not just about embracing new sources of energy; it
and integrate into a high VRE environment. is about reimagining how all our energy sources
can work together in harmony for a sustainable and
So, how might the nuclear industry evolve to secure future; and may be reimagining a flexible
coexist with a high VRE world? The solution lies in nuclear fleet is the answer.
increasing the share of nuclear energy in the national
energy portfolio. This strategy aims to displace fossil Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) have emerged as
fuel sources while maintaining a stable base of firm a new and promising category. Characterized by
energy to ensure energy security. The French nuclear their modularity, flexibility, and enhanced safety,
fleet has been operating flexibly for over a decade to SMRs offer a modern solution to the nuclear
follow the country’s load profile. However, in a world industry. The core concept behind SMRs lies in
dominated by VRE, we need a capability that extends their standardized design, which allows for factory

assembly. This standardization significantly flexibility, making SMRs particularly well-

reduces assembly time, addressing one of the suited for a future energy landscape that is
primary bottlenecks in nuclear construction- increasingly reliant on renewable sources.
prolonged build periods. Furthermore, SMRs
Let the heterogeneity of the nature guide all the
are defined by their capacity, typically less than AMD colleagues in understanding the Earth to
300 MW, and are constructed in modules. This achieve the goal of the Department.
modular approach not only facilitates easier
construction but also enhances operational Wishing you all a bright and prosperous future.
आर्कि यन पेलियोसोल और उसके ऊपर स्थित क्वार्ट् ज़-पेबल समूह पर मेरा शोध: महाद्वीपीय
परत के निर्माण और प्रारं भिक वायुमंडल के विकास पर एक शिलालेख
MY RESEARCH ON ARCHEAN PALEOSOL AND OVERLYING QUARTZ-PEBBLE
CONGLOMERATE: AN INSCRIPTION ON MAKING OF CONTINENTAL CRUST
AND EVOLUTION OF EARLY ATMOSPHERE
डॉ कल्याण चक्रवर्ती Dr. Kalyan Chakraborti

Dr. Kalyan Chakraborti obtained M.Sc. (Geology) degree and Ph.D. degree from University of Calcutta, Kolkata
and joined AMD in 1988. He has vast experience of more than 35 years of working in various domains of mineral
exploration and has worked in different parts of the country in various capacities. During the last decades he
has contributed immensely as Incharge, Bhima Basin Investigations, Southern Region and as Deputy Regional
Director and Regional Director, Eastern Region and Additional Director, Hyderabad before superannuating from
his illustrious service on 31.12.2023.
Soon after obtaining my Post-graduation degree, The spatial and temporal distribution of the rock
I joined AMD on an autumn morning of October, records and events are heterogeneous with distinct
1988 and got an opportunity to serve in the western peaks and troughs in the distribution of ages of
and central part of the country for several years. But igneous activity, metamorphism, continental margins
after first decade of service to the department, I grew and mineralization. This distribution reflects the
interest, as a student of Precambrian Geology, on the different preservation potential of rocks generated in
understanding of evolution of the Precambrian crustal different tectonic settings, rather than the frequency
composition and fascinating transition of the ancient of fundamental pulses of activity and the peaks
atmosphere and its effect on volcano-sedimentary of ages are linked to the timing of supercontinent
stratigraphy of the earth and related metallogeny, assembly. Precambrian pyritiferous QPC are globally
when I got an opportunity to work for exploring prominent horizons of quartz-rich matrix-supported
uranium mineralization hosted in Precambrian conglomerate containing rich platter of detritus
pyritiferous Quartz-pebble conglomerate (QPC) in of heavy minerals including radox-sensitive ones
the well-known uranium Province of Singhbhum (e.g. pyrite, uraninite) in its matrix. These QPCs are
Craton of eastern India. typically occurring at the basal part of the siliciclastic
succession of intracratonic basinal accumulations on
The continental crust is the archive of Earth history. the Archean granite-greenstone terrain of cratonic

basement under anoxic atmospheric condition, evolution of an entire genome for a photosynthetic
presumably before the oxy-atmoversion during Great organism.
Oxidation Event (GOE) at around 2.2-2.4 Ga age. It
has been widely believed that atmospheric oxygen The above research churned the global community,
saturation rose from <10-5 Present Atmospheric immediately after the publication of the research in
Level (PAL) in the Archean to >10-2 PAL at the GOE the peer-reviewed journal, GEOLOGY, in 2014 and
at ca. 2.4 Ga, but it is unclear if any earlier oxygenation attracted widespread media coverage in India and
events occurred. abroad and was supported by the growing body of
researchers those believe in oxygenation of Archean
My research on eastern Indian QPC-bearing Atmosphere prior to GOE and its episodic nature.
siliciclastic belts threw insight on the composition of
the upper continental crust of Singhbhum Craton and This approach of characterizing the different types
raised fundamental questions to the abovementioned of uranium deposits based on the typical REE
generally held time and nature of oxygenation of patterns of uraninite have a direct bearing to resolve
Precambrian atmosphere. My discovery of one the genetic controversies that exist for QPC-hosted
of the rarely occurring Archean as well as the mineralization in oxygen deficient environment.
oldest reported oxygenated paleosols of the world Disagreement exists between detrital (sedimentary
(Pyrophyllite-bearing Keonjhar Paleosol, Odisha), placer) and hydrothermal origin of metals. If the
formed between 3.29-3.02 Ga, unconformably uranium-bearing minerals present in sedimentary
overlain by the Mesoarchean (3.02 Ma U-Pb, La- basin are the result of mechanical disintegration of
ICPMS Zircon date) radioactive QPC-bearing (with Archean magmatic source, then the uraninites must
detrital uraninite) siliciclastic interval of Mankarchua bear the signature of a flat REE pattern with negative
Formation revolutionized the idea of atmospheric Eu-anomaly, typical of magmatic high temperature
transition from anoxic to oxic condition. uraninites.
Based on several studies it was concluded that The early event of crustal enrichment of uranium
a transient atmospheric oxygenation event that started during Paleo–Mesoarchean transition with the
occurred at least 600 m.y. prior to the GOE and at uranium enrichment processes in the metaluminous
about 60 m.y. prior to a previously documented komatiitic and basaltic melts from partial melting
Archean oxygenation event. It was also proposed that of the primitive mantle (U = 20.5 ppb, Javoy, 1998).
several pulsed and short-lived oxygenation events The fractional crystallization of these melts led to
were likely to have occurred prior to the GOE, and formation of the Archean tonalite–trondhjemite–
that these changes to atmospheric composition arose granodiorite (TTG) association (Martin, 1994;
due to the presence of molecular oxygen (as signified Moyen, 2011) with minor U enrichment (1–2 ppm U)
by the oxidative Keonjhar Paleosol) at levels above (Cuney, 2014). In such pre-Mesoarchean felsic rocks
those that could have been produced by photo- U was mainly hosted in accessory mineral structures
dissociation of atmospheric water alone (Kasting (e.g., monazite, apatite, allanite, zircon and titanite).
and Walker, 1981). Therefore, this early, transient Due to the insufficient initial concentration of U in
atmospheric oxygenation was due to the existence of TTGs, such TTG suites are not likely to produce
microorganisms capable of oxygenic photosynthesis uraninite crystal and thus, cannot be the source rocks
in Mesoarchean atmosphere! This is earlier than for detrital uraninites in the >3 Ga old Mahagiri QPC
most previous estimates for the development of (our La-ICPMS U-Pb zircon age indicated maximum
photosynthesis, but is not inconsistent with its depositional age of Mahagiri Quartzite as 3.02 Ga).
development as a metabolic process prior to the During Mesoarchean time (3.2–2.8 Ga), highly felsic,

K-rich (richer than TTG) granodiorite–granite– uraninite from volatile-rich S-type granite / granitic
monzogranite suites (GGM) of rocks, high-K pegmatite in Mesoarchean QPCs further reaffirms
metaluminous to slightly peraluminous granitic and the above contention.
pegmatitic complexes also came into existence (Cuney
and Kyser, 2008; Clemens et al., 2010; Cuney, 2014) Ironically, so far, no worker reported any K-rich
and they are believed to be dominantly fractionated granite hosting high temperature uraninite crystals
to permit the first granite to crystallize uraninite, like from Singhbhum Granite batholith of TTG
those of 3.1Ga Kaapvaal-Kalahari craton of South composition. Then question arises, how could it
Africa (Robb and Meyer, 1988; 1990). These granites be the source for so many occurrences of detrital
are highly felsic and much richer in potassium than uraninite-bearing QPC horizons in the Singhbhum
the TTG and belong to the granodiorite-granite- Craton? The answer is: that the present upper
monzogranite (GGM) suites of de Wit (1998). High-K continental crust of Singhbhum Granite represents
metaluminous granites with associated uraninite- the mid-crustal level part of the batholithic mass,
bearing aplites and pegmatites of 3.1Ga age, has also while the minor fraction of K-rich granite (containing
been reported from Barberton belt (Carroue et al., crystalline uraninite) that generally gets emplaced at
2012). Similar occurrence of high-K metaluminous the apical part of the batholith during the late stage
granite exists from Paleoarchean Pilbara and of the granitic emplacement was completely eroded
Neoarchean Yilgarn cratons, East Alligator River and provided detritus for uraninite-bearing QPC
Uranium Province of Australia, Wyoming province horizons during the early stage of sedimentation
of USA, Amazon craton of Brazil, Manitoba Superior of Mahagiri Quartzite. This study clearly suggests
Province and central Quebec of Canada as well as that the detrital uraninite in Mahagiri QPC owes
K-rich true granite of Bastar craton, India of 3.6 its origin to the K-rich GGM suites and such K-rich
Ga age (Rajesh et al., 2009). Formation of Archean felsic suites existed at an age older than 3.0 Ga in the
K-rich granite includes initial greater enrichment Mesoarchean UCC of Singhbhum craton.
of U and Th in the subcontinental lithospheric
mantle which might have been brought about by the In consonance with my professional contribution
dehydration of subducted sediments rather than the towards augmentation of the country’s uranium
subducted oceanic slab that traps water inside the resource, I always drew immense pleasure from
refractory minerals like amphibole (Cuney, 2014). this type of research in the quest of unravelling
This hypothesis, therefore, enhances the possibility the truth of nature from deep time depicting the
of occurrences of subduction of sediments (Detrital interplay between the making of Precambrian Upper
zircon bearing Older Metamorphic Group ?), at least Continental Crust and the Archean transitional
in local scale, in Mesoarchean Singhbhum crust atmosphere.
to produce significant U and K enrichments in the
subcontinental lithosphere. Derivation of detrital I wish all the best for AMD and each member of the
Th-rich monazite (brabantite), Sulphur-rich detrital AMD family !

पखनि में मेरी यात्रा और योगदान MY JOURNEY AND CONTRIBUTIONS IN AMD
डॉ. के .के . पांडे Dr. K .K. Pandey

Dr. K.K. Pandey obtained M.Sc. (Geology) from Banaras Hindu University and Ph.D. from RTM Nagpur University,
Nagpur and joined AMD in 1988. He has vast experience of 35 years of working in various domains of in exploration
of uranium and RMRE minerals in different geological in different parts of the country. During last decade he has
contributed immensely as Head, RMRE, Regional Director, AMD/Northern Region and Additional Director, AMD
before superannuating from his illustrious service on 31.01.2022.
I embarked on my journey with this esteemed not only along main fault but also in several
organization on December 26, 1988, at the erstwhile sympathetic faults. My subsequent projects included
AMD/WR-II located in Vadodara, Gujarat where subsurface exploration in the Deri-Ambaji area for
I dedicated a decade of service until September, uranium associated with base metals mineralization
1998. Following this, I was transferred to AMD/ hosted by chlorite-biotite schist of Ajabgarhs under
CR, Nagpur and remained there until April, 2018. North Gujarat Shear Project, as well as exploration
In May 2018, I assumed the charge of Head, RMRE in Himatnagar sandstones, leading to the discovery
at AMD Headquarters, Hyderabad. Subsequently, I of hydro-uranium anomalies. While working in
transitioned to AMD, Northern Region in 2020 and Himatnagar, we could locate columbite-tantalite
took on the responsibilities of Regional Director/NR mineralization in Limboi and Bhavangarh pegmatites
on October 1, 2020. After serving in this capacity for hosted within Idar granite, Sabarkantha district,
over 2 ½ years, I returned to Headquarters, Hyderabad Gujarat. During the period, I could work in prospects
as Additional Director, AMD in April, 2023. located in Kutch area into the short spells and also
could sample the sands in Banas river upto Rann of
My extensive journey within AMD reflects a relentless Kutch along with brine sampling in Rann area.
commitment to the organization, whether in the
pursuit of Uranium exploration or RMRE minerals. In recent times, I visited the Pandikimal Recovery
AMD stands out as an exemplary institution, Unit (PRU) in Odisha and Siri River Beneficiation
providing an ideal environment for research and Unit (SRBU) in Chhattisgarh of AMD/CR. Both units,
career development. The support, care, and scientific PRU and second phase of Siri River Unit established
approach, coupled with a field-based setting, make under my purview, have successfully operated for
working at AMD both professional and homely. I 25 and 11 years, respectively. PRU produces Nb-Ta
owe much of my professional growth to AMD. minerals and beryl, while Siri River Unit yields HREE
concentrates (xenotime-bearing).
Upon joining AMD/WR-II, I took up assignments
in the Kui-Chitrasani Project since December 1988. Also, I worked with my colleagues in developing REE
The assignments involved surveying and exploring deposits at Ambadongar, Gujarat and Siwana Ring
uranium and other atomic minerals in the Ajabgarh Complex, Rajasthan. To meet the rising demand for
group of rocks of Delhi Supergroup and granitic lithium, initiated spodumene collection in Marlagalla
breccias in contact with Erinpura granite. The and exploring new areas in the Mangalur schist belt.
extensive fault in the region, spanning over 45 km
in NE-SW, from Kui in Rajasthan to Chitrasani in Lithium minerals like Hectorite, a trioctahedral
Gujarat, hosted numerous uranium mineralizations smectite clay mineral, where lithium substitutes for

magnesium within the lattice structure formed from a deposit for over 10,000 tonnes of U3O8. In many
alteration of volcaniclastic rocks by hydrothermal or of the deposits the strike and dip extensions are still
hot spring activity and Jadarite, a new borosilicate open and plenty of scope is there to add more and
mineral discovered in Serbia in 2007 can also be more tonnage by resuming intensive drilling. All
explored in conducive geological settings, as they these will go a long way.
may come up in future as potential sources of lithium.
My interactions with young geoscientists and
My involvement in the recovery of columbite- contributions to academic and research endeavors
tantalite in Pandikimal and Jangapara areas, Odisha, remained a source of fulfillment throughout my
expanded to surveys in adjacent extensions, leading tenure.
to the identification of cluster of zoned pegmatites
like Dhubenbud, Lariapali and adjoining localities. AMD’s commitment to the exploration and
Further assignments in North Odisha as well as Boudh exploitation of rare metals positions India as self-
& Sonepur districts, and Jogiyani and Kuberpur sufficient for its nuclear power program. However,
areas, Chhattisgarh contributed to the establishment continuous and intensified exploration efforts are
of small but significant columbite-tantalite deposits. imperative to meet future requirements and industry
Short assignments in Nagpur and Bhandara districts demands. The exploration targets encompass both
of Maharashtra also resulted in the discovery of new primary pegmatite sources and deluvial, colluvial,
RM pegmatites at locations like Ghoti. and eluvial concentrations derived from them, as
well as non-pegmatite sources like alkali granites,
Strategic rare metals and rare earth elements, crucial
syenites, and carbonatites.
for nuclear and high-tech industries, have been the
focus of AMD’s exploration efforts since its inception. In conclusion, my journey of nearly 35 years with
As the Regional Director/NR, my efforts aimed to AMD has been marked by dedication, exploration
enhance exploration in NDFB, Vindhyan, CGGC, accomplishments, and a commitment to excellence.
and Siwaliks. Notable achievements include the The integrated multi-disciplinary team research
discovery of discrete uranium minerals in Vindhyan, work, coupled with significant infrastructural
delineation of Dochana and Mohanpur areas in developments and the induction of younger scientists,
NDFB, and identification of significant uranium positions AMD as a world leader in Atomic Minerals
mineralization clusters in CGGC. Exploration, including Rare Metals and Rare Earths.
My heartfelt gratitude goes to all colleagues for their
In CGCC we have established very good uranium unwavering support, both direct and indirect, and
mineralisation in Kudar, Anjanjira, Satbahini, Naktu I extend my best wishes to AMD for all its future
etc., The individual clusters taken together may shape endeavors.

पखनि के माध्यम से मेरी साहसिक यात्रा की यादें

REMINISCENCES OF MY ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY THROUGH AMD
डॉ. नवीन गोयल Dr. Naveen Goyal

Dr. Naveen Goyal obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. (Geology) from Punjab University in 1985 and 1994 respectively.
He contributed in the fields of uranium and rare metal exploration across various geological regions in India viz.,
Lathi Basin and North Delhi Fold Belt, Rajasthan, Proterozoic Champaner Group, Gujarat, Singhbhum Shear
Zone, Jharkhand, Bihar Mica Belt, Paleoproterozoic Bomdila Group, Arunachal Pradesh. He superannuated from
memorable service as Head, Mineralogy-Petrology-Geochemistry Group, AMD on 31.12.2023.
My journey in AMD was initiated on 23 February, stories. The vibrancy of Gujarat’s geology and the
1989 at Baroda, the headquarters of the erstwhile people set the stage for an adventure and passion that
Western Region II. It was crystal clear that this was would unfold across the varied landscapes of India in
not going to be just a profession, but a way of life for the later part of my journey in AMD.
me. Having spent all my childhood in the remote
and mountainous regions of Himachal Pradesh and Venturing into the Western Ghats of Maharashtra in
my teenage days in the foothills of the Himalayas parts of Sindhdurg and Kolhapur districts was like
in Chandigarh, my love and passion for the hills entering into a geological and Nature’s wonderland.
and rivers was quite obvious and natural. God was The lush greenery, interspersed with rugged hills and
kind enough to bless me a profession, where I could the vast expanse of Arabian Sea on the other side
cherish my wander passion and explore different was a dream posting for me at an age of 26. Snakes,
parts of the country. especially cobras, were the routine encounters, and
a big python on a particular day. Surveying and
My journey as a geologist commenced in February, exploring the Dhrawars, Kaladgis and the Deccan
1989 amidst the diverse landscapes of Gujarat and Traps provided a glimpse into the geological history
adjoining parts of Madhya Pradesh. Here, I was that nurtured the breathtaking biodiversity of the
primarily engaged in the exploration in Proterozoic Western Ghats.
Aravalli and Champaner Group of rocks, Godhra
granites and acid igneous rocks of Saurashtra. I was My journey took a big leap in 1997, when I was
also associated part time with sub-surface exploration transferred to the Eastern Region. Here, working
in parts of Kutch and in Deri mines, Rajasthan. in the heartland of Bihar and Jharkhand in the
Finding significant uranium mineralisation in Singhbhum Shear Zone (SSZ) and the Bihar Mica
Godhra granite and in the Champaner Group of Belt (BMB) unfolded a treasure trove of geological
rocks, locating xenotime-rich heavy mineral inland wonders and understanding. My association with
placers in the Ujol River near Devgarh Bariya and the exploration in parts of SSZ and BMB was a big
occurrences of Y-, Nb- and Zr-rich acid igneous learning experience. Camping near ‘Jhumri Talaiya’
rocks in Saurashtra around Alech and Balda Hills and working in the Naxalite infested areas of
gave me contentment and motivation to work harder. Koderma and Hazaribagh was quite fascinating and
memorable, to say the least.
Each terrain, from the rocky outcrops of the Aravalli
Range to the salt flats of the Rann of Kutch and acid My long and professionally well-defining journey
volcanics of Saurashtra, told their unique geological started in Rajasthan in 2002, when I was transferred

to Jaipur. Rajasthan’s vast expanse presented a stark 10 years. So, after a couple of meetings, the SP agreed
yet captivating contrast to the landscapes explored and allowed us to work on the condition of sharing
earlier. From the Aravalli Range to the vast dunes, information about my field traverse route on daily
Rajasthan’s geological canvas painted a story of basis. We camped there for full six months and came
resilience and adaptation. The crimson beauty of out with many significant observations.
the arid Thar Desert, interspersed with ancient forts,
lakes and temples, can make anybody speechless/ The unexpected and unanticipated turn in my journey
astounded. Here, I worked extensively in the Aravalli came in October 2020, when I was posted as the
Supergroup of rocks in parts of Dungarpur, Udaipur Head of ‘Mineralogy-Petrology and Geochemistry
and Banswara districts; in the arid to semi-arid Group’ at Hyderabad. Being a hardcore field geologist
regions of Jalore district; in the Delhi Supergroup throughout my career, it was a big challenge. Those
of rocks in parts of Central Rajasthan and in the were ‘COVID-19’ days, and the idea of leaving behind
Lalsot–Bayana basin, in addition to the sub-surface my family at Jaipur was really quite frightening. But
exploration in the North Delhi Fold Belt (NDFB) I met some of the most wonderful people here. The
and in Lathi sandstone in parts of Jaisalmer district, respect and cooperation I received here was really
Rajasthan. commendable and that sailed me through this
daunting challenge too.
The final chapter of my geological adventure was
unfolded in the north-eastern gems of Arunachal
In the tapestry of my journey, each region became a
Pradesh and Meghalaya, when I was transferred to
chapter, each landscape a page, and each geological
the NER in 2012. The posting in NER was a dream
formation a paragraph. From the western expanses
comes true for me. From the majestic peaks of
of Gujarat to the north-eastern realms of Arunachal
Arunachal to the living root-bridges of Meghalaya,
Pradesh, the adventure as a field geologist was a
the region offered a geological symphony that
kaleidoscope of life experienced in the nature of lap, a
resonated with biodiversity and cultural diversity.
The experience gained on the Himalayan geology journey that not only deepened my understanding of
during my student days at the Panjab University, Earth’s dynamics but also enriched my appreciation
Chandigarh literally came very handy to me while for the incredible diversity that our great nation
working in the Arunachal Himalayas. Climbing hills, harbours.
crossing streams and enjoying packed lunches with
my fellow colleagues were the hallmark of my field As I reflect on my adventures with AMD, I
work in Arunachal Pradesh. Here, despite of many realize that it’s not just a professional chapter
logistic and climatic challenges, we were able to carry but a personal saga of growth and discovery. The
out the drilling operations in the Bomdila Group. landscapes I traversed, the challenges I overcame,
Working in Garo Hills was altogether different and the knowledge I gained have woven a tapestry
experience. Here, the Superintendent of Police (SP) of experiences that will forever define my journey
was not in the favour of AMD’s exploration because beyond AMD. The thrill of living close to Mother
of the insurgency issues prevailing there during those Nature, the camaraderie with fellow explorers, and
days, and wanted us to leave the area immediately. the satisfaction of contributing to the goal of the
But the assignment was important for AMD, as we organisation, made this adventure an indelible and
were venturing into the Garo Hills after more than cherished chapter in my life!

खनिज लक्ष्यीकरण के लिए रिमोट सेंस�िग

ं और एयरो-जियोफिजिकल डेटा व्याख्या और उपयोग
REMOTE SENSING AND AERO-GEOPHYSICAL DATA INTERPRETATION AND UTILIZATION
FOR MINERAL TARGETING
अभिनव कुमार Abhinav Kumar
Shri Abhinav Kumar obtained M.Sc. (Applied Geology) from Patna University, Patna, Bihar and joined AMD in
1989. He has a vast experience of 34 years of working in various domains of mineral exploration and has worked in
different parts of the country. During the last decade, he has contributed immensely as Incharge, Arial Survey and
Remote Sensing, Hyderabad. He superannuated from his illustrious service as Head, ASRS Group, Hyderabad on
31.08.2023.
In AMD, I had the opportunity to interpret multi/ the Eastern margin of the Chhattisgarh Basin, and the
hyper-spectral satellite data using advanced Digital Ghatigaon - Gwalior - Jhansi area along the Vindhyan
Image Processing techniques. This allowed me - Bundelkhand Basement. These maps have proven
to map the structural fabric and alteration zones effective for conducting Heliborne geophysical surveys
favorable for uranium mineralization across diverse and ground uranium exploration operations.
geological domains. Over time, I developed expertise
in integrating different geo-scientific data sets for GIS based integrated studies using high- resolution
Mineral Exploration in GIS platforms. These GIS satellite data, Airborne- Gamma Ray Spectrometric
studies were instrumental in identifying favorable data, Aeromagnetic data and ground data sets over; (i)
target areas for subsurface uranium exploration Deshnur area, parts of Kaladgi Basin Karnataka, (ii)
across various geological domains in the country. Along the unconformable contact of Lower Proterozoic
Additionally, I had the privilege of coordinating Aravallis and Archean to Lower Proterozoic Basement,
fixed-wing and high-resolution heliborne geophysical south Rajasthan, (iii) Vindhyan – Mahakoshal contact
survey projects in collaboration with MNCs and in parts of Central India and (iv) Jahazpurs and BGC
other national organizations, alongside AMD’s own contact and (v) Vindhyan & Pre Vindhyan (Hindolis)
initiatives. Furthermore, as a faculty member and contact, Chittaurgarh, Rajasthan. These studies
course coordinator at the AMD-BARC Training School were followed by selective ground checks, helping to
of HBNI, I had the opportunity to impart training the delineate potential uranium zones. Potential uranium
trainee scientific officers in remote sensing and GIS zones within the cover rocks of Vindhyan sediments
studies since 2010. near the unconformable/ faulted contact with basement
Mahakoshal metasediments in parts of Sidhi district,
My work has involved creating detailed litho-structural Madhya Pradesh have been established based on my
maps on a 1:25,000 scale using high-resolution aerial studies.
photographs, satellite data, and various geological
datasets. These maps have been instrumental in regions Integrated study initiated by me has helped in
like Srisailam - Palnadu Basin in Andhra Pradesh establishing the potential of the Kuchaman and Khetri
and Telangana, the North Singhbhum Shear Zone, blocks in the Alwar Basin contributing valuable
the Singhbhum Shear Zone spanning West Bengal, insights for further exploration. Through ground
Jharkhand, and Odisha, the Singhora sub-Basin in checking of heliborne radiometric anomalous zones, I

successfully delineated ground radioactivity attributed variations in the geophysical responses. Atomic Minerals
to uranium in the Naurangpura and Badgam areas of Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) is one
Rajasthan. Moreover, I identified a linear conductor of the pioneering organizations in India in airborne
and AIIP zone at Narayanpura within the shear surveys for uranium exploration programme. AMD
zone. Additionally, I validated discrete conductors of has been conducting airborne surveys using gamma
Kishorpura encountered in a few well dumps through ray spectrometric and magnetic methods for the last six
the SP survey, confirming the presence of graphite. decades not only for uranium exploration but also in
Furthermore, I mapped a concealed body at Payali with environmental and hydrocarbon exploration activities
prominent remnant magnetization within the MIS in in collaboration with other national organizations. For
the vicinity of the contact with the Mesoproterozoic the past few years, high resolution heliborne magnetic,
Delhi Supergroup, utilizing the gravity method. gamma ray spectrometric and Frequency Domain/Time
Domain surveys are conducted in different parts of the
A comprehensive overview of modern technologies country in its exploration programme. AMD made
in mineral exploration encapsulating the utilisation considerable efforts in R & D to develop capabilities for
of remote sensing and airborne-geophysical data meeting the precise requirements for airborne surveys.
interpretation for precise targeting of deep mineral There has been a continual improvement in all aspects
deposits, advancement in instrumentation, data of instrumentation, data acquisition, presentation,
collection and processing techniques is provided for interpretation and safety.
geoscientists of the directorate.
Till date, AMD has generated 5,60,000-line km of high
Remote sensing and aero-geophysical data resolution (magnetic, radiometric and fixed wing TDEM,
interpretation and utilization for mineral targeting. FDEM and Heliborne TDEM) data over different parts
of the country utilizing its heliborne geophysical systems
Advanced remote sensing techniques play a crucial and also in association with NGRI and other multi-
role in the exploration of uranium and rare metals, as national companies for its exploration program. Several
well as rare earth minerals. These techniques leverage target areas have been identified based on integrated
the capabilities of various sensors and platforms to interpretation of these data sets using the modern
gather data about the Earth’s surface, enabling the computational algorithms and visualization tools and
identification and characterization of potential mineral are in the process of subsurface exploration. A few of
deposits. Some advanced remote sensing studies such them are tested by ground geophysical surveys followed
as Hyperspectral Imaging, Synthetic Aperture Radar by drilling confirmed the interpreted results. Existing
(SAR), Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) helps in old data contains a lot of unrevealed information. We
uranium and rare metal exploration. also relooked into the old data with the available latest
advanced software tools and interpretation techniques to
Airborne geophysical surveys have been used extensively unravel the sub-surface information. Interpreted results
in the mineral exploration industry predominantly for the of the acquired high resolution data are highlighted in
delineation of metalliferous deposits. Recent advances in the presentation.
technology and the integration of multiple geophysical
data-sets including aeromagnetic, radiometric, It’s essential to note that the integration of these
electromagnetic and gravity surveys can provide useful advanced remote sensing techniques with ground-
information on lithology and structure. Additionally, based geological, geochemical and geophysical studies is
advances in data analysis, processing and image critical for a comprehensive understanding of uranium
enhancement techniques have improved the resolution and rare metal deposits. This multidisciplinary approach
of geophysical datasets to the extent of identifying subtle improves the accuracy of exploration and reduces

the costs and environmental impact associated with configuration for coal and hydrocarbon deposits.
traditional exploration methods. Gravity gradiometry is another latest technology need
to be explored in Indian exploration program. FALCON
Advances in Geophysical Surveys developed the world’s first and only operating airborne
gravity gradiometer (AGG). It measures minute
Mineral exploration in our country till today was mostly changes in the earth’s gravity to high accuracy and high
limited to areas around mineral shows and old workings spatial resolution using both helicopter and fixed-wing
in relatively accessible areas. So far airborne geophysical platforms. AGG has unique advantages in the search
surveys with limited depth of investigation were used for water, minerals and hydrocarbons. AMD is in the
for mineral exploration mostly over similar terrains and process of acquiring the AGG data for its exploration
hard rock areas. The trend of increasing the number programme.
of geophysical sensors on survey aircraft is continued
since last decade. With the advent of new technology Over the last decade, airborne electromagnetic (AEM)
and advanced data processing techniques, the search systems have evolved with higher moments, and sensor
for concealed deeper mineral deposits requires to be calibration. Post acquisition processing technologies
emphasized. Case histories published in leading journals have improved the data quality significantly. The
reveal that the new airborne systems are capable of number of companies flying heliborne time-domain EM
locating concealed mineral deposits at greater depths. (TDEM) systems increased and three completely new
heli TDEM systems with novel features were introduced
Recent developments in instrumentation and data in recent years. Higher sensitivity SQUID B-field sensors
acquisition with required sensitivity enable to explore deeper (www.
ageophysics.com). As an alternative to conventional
Airborne surveys with higher accuracy low noise AEM, the Z-axis Tipper Electromagnetic (ZTEM)
instruments with tighter line spacing will yield and Airborne Magnetic Tensor (AirMT) systems
information about intra sedimentary lithology, were developed to measure the transfer functions of
mineralised faults and geochemical alterations in audio-frequency natural electromagnetic sources from
reconnaissance areas. Low flying with magnetic and airborne platforms. The ZTEM system measures tipper
gradient systems with very accurate GPS will allow us to transfer functions, and the AirMt system measures
measure gradient signatures in the uppermost 1000 m of the rotational invariant of the transfer functions. For
the sedimentary section very accurately. Geotechnologies both ZTEM and AirMt, data are typically measured
launched its turnkey airborne magnetic system, GT- from 30 Hz to 720 Hz, giving detection depths to 1 km
MAG. The extremely high sample rate (1,000 samples or more, depending on the terrain conductivity. This
per second), accuracy of 0.2 pT/(Hz1/2), and precise makes it a practical method for mapping large-scale
navigation tools allow high-precision, high-detail (to geological structures. The development of Unmanned
a scale of 1:5,000) magnetic surveys, even when GT- Airborne Vehicle (UAV) in geophysical applications has
MAG is integrated with an electromagnetic system. It just started and may open up new era in research and
is highly automated and allows unmanned operation development.
for magnetic surveying, which can be used effectively in
mineral exploration. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
in collaboration with AMD of Department of Atomic
GPS-INS (Inertial navigation System) controlled Energy is developing Time Domain Electromagnetic
scalar gravimeter (GT-1A) – a most modern mobile (TDEM) instruments for heliborne surveys. TDEM
gravimeter capable of acquiring gravity data, accurate Instrument is ground tested and is in the process of final
enough to delineate major geological structures, Basin testing for airworthiness.

Advances in Processing and Interpretation In this regard, AMD in association with NGRI, GSI,
academic institutes and other multinational companies
Advances in processing EM and other data were is conducting workshop on advances in geophysical
reported by a number of companies, and included more instrumentation, processing and interpretation
3-D solutions, modelling and inversions, plus a new techniques. Many such workshops conclude that there
radon background-removal process for gamma-ray is a room for research and improvement in the field
spectrometry. of processing, 2D & 3D modelling and constrained
inversions. This could be achieved by forming a
3D Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) inversion, and consortium among the Indian scientific community.
massive parallelization for giga-cell 3D potential field
inversion using the advanced algorithms coupled with
Data sharing among other national organizations,
parallel computing reduce the computational time and
private agencies and universities not only facilitate
exploration risqué. Now it is possible to invert entire
mineral search but also for research and development
airborne geophysical surveys in 3D with deposit-scale
programs like other countries (forming consortium)
resolution quicker than that data can be acquired.
such as Canada and Australia. The interpretation of data
This capability to quantitatively interpret airborne
accrued not only result in identification of subsurface
geophysical data in 3D will continue to lead to improved
mineral deposits but also in the study of ground water
understanding and targeting of mineralization systems.
resources and delineation of structural and tectonic
In this direction AMD in collaboration with BARC,
features that could be useful in natural hazard studies
Vishakhapatnam is developing 2D and 3D modelling
too.
algorithms using AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML
(Machine Learning).
I strongly believe that AMD team of earth scientists
Conclusion are capable of accepting any challenges in exploration
by updating themselves with advanced technologies.
Processing and interpretation of geophysical data in I am sure that the dedicated team of the Group will
terms of subsurface geology still stands major challenging take it forward to achieve the AMD goals. I wish AMD
task for geophysical community in spite of the modern and all my ASRS Colleagues all the very best in their
computational algorithms and visualization tools. endeavours.
AMD wishes all the superannuated retired officers a healthy life ahead!

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गणतंत्र दिवस समारोह
REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS
The 74th Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Headquarters, Regional Centers,
Sectional Offices and Field Camps. Glimpses of the celebrations are presented below:
At headquarters Shri B. Saravanan, Director AMD hoisted the National flag, followed by a
salute and singing of the National anthem. Subsequently, Director, AMD inspected the “Guard
of honour”. The celebration has special significance as it coincided with the festival of Saraswati
Puja. In a tribute to Goddess Saraswati, Director paid homage to the freedom fighters that played
a crucial role in the creation of the Republic of India. During his speech, the Director highlighted
the achievements of the Directorate during the year 2022. Overall, it was a memorable and patriotic
celebration that brought together employees to honour the spirit of the Republic Day.
क्षेत्रीय केंद्र/अनुभागीय कार्यालय/फील्ड कैंप Regional Centres/Sectional Offices/Field Camps
Southern Region, Bengaluru Eastern Region, Jamshedpur North Eastern Region, Shillong Western Region, Jaipur
Central Region, Nagpur
SCR, Cherlapally, Hyderabad BSOI, Visakhapatnam BSOI, Thiruvananthapuram
Camp MC Palle, SCR

16 स्वतंत्रता दिवस समारोह INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
The 77th Independence Day was celebrated with great fervour at Headquarters, Regional Centers, Sectional Offices and Field
Camps. Glimpses of the celebrations are presented below:
मुख्यालय Headquarters
On the auspicious occasion of 77th Independence Day Shri B. Saravanan, Director AMD hoisted
the National Flag and inspected the Guard of Honour at AMD, Headquarters, Hyderabad. In
his address he highlighted AMD’s significant achievements over the past
year. His speech resonated with a sense of unity and purpose, emphasizing
the sacrifices made for our nation’s freedom and progress. It served as a
poignant reminder of the resilience and determination that defines our
nation’s spirit. He commended the dedication of its officers and staff in
driving the organization towards success and excellence.
क्षेत्रीय केंद्र / अनुभागीय कार्यालय Regional Centres / Sectional Offices
Southern Region, Bengaluru Eastern Region, Jamshedpur North Eastern Region, Shillong Western Region, Jaipur
Central Region, Nagpur South Central Region, Hyderabad BSOI, Visakhapatnam BSOI, Thiruvananthapuram

17 74 वाँ प ख नि - वार्षिक दिवस समारोह 74th AMD - ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATIONS
The 74th Annual and excellence was

Day celebration of vividly articulated
AMD was held on by Director, AMD.
the 28th July, 2023 The event was
at the Headquarters observed across
in Hyderabad. In various Regions and
adherence to the sectional offices via
directives from virtual platforms.
the Department
of Atomic Energy Under the leadership of Shri B. Sarvanan, Director AMD,
(DAE), the Annual the event was presided over with grace and eloquence.
Day Celebrations
were organized virtually, marking a shift to physical mode A noble initiative took place at the AMD Complex in
biennially instead annually. This momentous occasion Central Region, Nagpur in commemoration of AMD’s
was graced by esteemed guests, Shri R. Mamallan, Former Foundation Day. A blood donation camp was organized,
Additional Director, AMD and Shri N. Purnachandra symbolizing the spirit of giving back to the society. A
Raju, Former Deputy Controller of Accounts, AMD. With total of 41 officers and staff selflessly contributed to this
the blessings of elders and the unwavering commitment humanitarian cause, embodying the ethos of service and
of employees, the vision for enhanced performance compassion.
Director, AMD with Shri R. Mamallan Southern Region, Bengaluru Central Region, Blood Donation Camp
भारतीय भूवैज्ञानिक सर्वेक्षण के साथ समझौता ज्ञापन

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GSI
Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and

Research (AMD) and Geological Survey of India
(GSI) have signed a document titled “Protocol for
sharing Geospatial data by AMD and GSI” on 10th
November, 2023. As per the protocol, both AMD
and GSI can share the geospatial data for mutual
benefit and avoid duplication of efforts by the above
mentioned national agencies, primarily engaged in
mineral exploration activity in the country.

19 स्वच्छता अभियान SWACHHTA ABHIYAN
A series of initiatives were carried out under the “Swachhta Abhiyan” at AMD
in 2023 to promote cleanliness and hygiene. All officers and employees of AMD
collectively took the cleanliness pledge. The activities included:
a. Enhancing the cleanliness of infrastructure facilities.

b. Streaming and decluttering old records to free up additional clean space. Swachhta Pledge, HQ
c. Proper disposal of rock and core samples upon
completion of studies in accordance with established
protocols.
d. Fostering greenery around office premises and
conducting tree-plantation drives on reclaimed areas.
Swachhta Pakhwada Walkathon Swachhta Campaign at HQ
AMD organized a walkathon at Necklace Road as part of the Swachhta Pakhwada from 16 to 28th February, 2023 aiming to
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foster awareness among general public. AMD actively participated in the Swachhta Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign from 15th to 30th,
September, 2023 and organized mass cleaning campaigns in all regions and sectional offices. Furthermore, the organisation
commemorated Swachhta Diwas on 01st and 02nd October, 2023, highlighting its commitment to cleanliness and environmental
stewardship.
Glimpses of the activities in Regional Centres/Sectional Offices
Northern Region, New Delhi Southern Region, Bengaluru Eastern Region, Jamshedpur
Western Region, Jaipur North Eastern Region, Shillong Central Region, Nagpur
South Central Region, Hyderabad BSOI, Visakhapatnam BSOI, Thiruvananthapuram

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10 पुरस्कार और उपलब्धि Awards and Accomplishment
Shri U.K. Pandey, SO-G, Geochronology Laboratory received

the Indian Society for Mass Spectrometry (ISMAS) Eminent
Mass Spectrometrist Award-2020 by the Indian Society for
Mass Spectrometry during the 34th ISMAS-2023 held at NGRI,
Hyderabad.
Dr. Beena Sunilkumar has been conferred with a Ph.D degree from Osmania University for her
research titled “Chemical Characteristics of Monazite and Zircon from Placer Deposits along
the East and West Coasts of India and their Geochemical Significance”.
Dr. M. Sridhar achieved a Ph.D in Geology from Osmania University for research on “Predictive
Mapping for Uranium Exploration Utilizing Geological, Geophysical and Geochemical data
in the Southeastern Margin of Chhattisgarh Basin, India”.
Dr. V.V. Hanuman has been awarded a Ph.D degree from Osmania University for his significant
research on “Geochemical characterization of Columbite and Tantalite Minerals from
various pegmatite belts in India”.
These achievements underscore their dedication, expertise and valuable contributions to the field of geology and
mineral exploration.
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डीएई स्पोर्ट्स मीट 2022-23 DAE Sports Meet 2022-23
Shri Rustam Ali, Work Assistant-A and Shri Eash

Kumar, Work Assistant-A emerged as victors in the
volleyball tournament, showcasing their exceptional
skills and teamwork. In the Ball Badminton competition,
Shri G. Harsha, Tech-B demonstrated impressive
sportsmanship and talent, earning the title of runner-
up. The competitions were a testament to the dedication
and passion of the participants, adding excitement and
camaraderie to the sporting events of AMD.

112 ओ सी ई एस-2022 का स्नातक समारोह GRADUATION CEREMONY OF OCES - 2022
Established in 2009, the prestigious BARC Training School- AMD Campus has been at the forefront of cultivating skilled
geoscientists for the exploration of uranium and other atomic minerals. During 2023, 16 Trainee Scientific Officers
(Geology) from 13th batch (OCES-2022) have successfully completed their rigorous training at BARCTS-AMD Campus.
The 13th Batch Graduation Ceremony for Trainee Scientific Officers, with special recognition
the OCES-2022 trainee scientific officers for Shri Pranaya Kishor Mohanty as the Topper in
in geology was held on August 1, 2023. Geology, receiving the Homi Bhabha Medal. The
Prof. U. Kamachi Mudali, Vice Chancellor, ceremony was attended by senior officials from
HBNI, graced the event as Chief Guest. AMD, NFC, and other dignitaries, fostering a sense
Dr. K.K. Pandey welcomed the attendees, of shared accomplishment. The event showcased
setting a celebratory tone. Dr. A. Rama Raju a commitment to excellence in atomic minerals
presented the Training School’s Annual exploration, promising a bright future for the
Report, highlighting its excellence. Shri B. department and the country.
Saravanan, Director of AMD, congratulated
the graduates and emphasized their
preparedness for the professional world.
Prof. U. Kamachi Mudali delivered an
inspiring address, urging the graduates to
embrace innovation and honor scientific
heritage. He awarded OCES certificates to 16
13 ओसीईएस-2023 का उद्घाटन समारोह INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF OCES - 2023
The inauguration ceremony of the 14th batch (OCES-2023) at the BARC Training School,
AMD Campus, welcomed 10 Trainee Scientific Officers (Geology) on August 7, 2023. Dr.
Komal Kapoor, Chairman & Chief Executive of the Nuclear Fuel Complex graced the
occasion as the Chief Guest. The event commenced with warm welcome from Dr. K.K.
Pandey, Additional Director (R&D) setting a tone
of camaraderie and enthusiasm for the trainee
officers. Shri B. Saravanan, Director AMD took
the stage to highlight the rigorous curriculum of the training program, emphasizing
its comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to exploration. Dr. Kapoor, in his
address underscored the significance of integrated and collaborative research in the
field. He provided valuable advice to the trainees to focus on these aspects to achieve
superior results and foster progress in their scientific endeavors. The ceremony was a blend of academic excellence and
visionary guidance, promising a bright future for the budding geologists as they embark on their journey towards scientific
exploration and discovery.

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14 राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान दिवस NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY
National Science Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and a focus on the theme
“Global Science for Global Well-being” on 28th February at AMD Headquarters,
as well as at its Regional Centres, Sectional Offices, and various field camps. The
occasion marked the tribute to the eminent physicist Sir C.V. Raman. The highlight
of the celebration at Headquarters, Hyderabad was a captivating popular science
lecture on “Scientific Temper” delivered by Padma Shri Dr. M.Y.S. Prasad, a
renowned figure in the field of Science and Technology and former Director of Satish Dhawan Space Centre Sriharikota
Range (SDSC-SHAR). Dr. T.S. Sunil Kumar, Additional Director (R&D) at AMD, extended a warm welcome to the Chief
Guest and students, highlighting the pivotal role of science in the development of nations and emphasizing the crucial
role of nuclear energy in India’s transition towards clean energy and its impact on the global landscape. Adding to the
vibrancy of the event informative orientation visits were organized for the visiting students and faculties at various offices
of AMD to explore AMD Laboratories and Museum, providing them with a firsthand experience of the cutting-edge
research and technology being pursued at AMD.
The National Science Day celebrations at AMD were
not only a tribute to Sir C.V. Raman’s legacy but
also served as a platform to inspire and educate the
future generation about the significance of science
in shaping a sustainable and prosperous world.
Glimpses of National Science Day Celebrations held in Regional Centres
Northern Region, New Delhi Southern Region, Bengaluru Eastern Region, Jamshedpur
North Eastern Region, Shillong Western Region, Jaipur Central Region, Nagpur
South Central Region, Hyderabad BSOI, Visakhapatnam BSOI, Thiruvananthapuram

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15 खनिज प्रसंस्करण प्रभाग द्वारा संगोष्ठी बैठक Colloquium Meet by Mineral Processing Division
A Colloquium Meeting focussing on the Progress in Exploration and Milling of Uranium and the Outlook on Rare Earths
was convened by the Mineral Processing Division of the Materials Group, BARC on June 26, 2023, at AMD Headquarters,
Hyderabad. The esteemed guests of honour for the event included Dr. C.K. Asnani, CMD, UCIL, Shri D. Singh, CMD, IREL,
Shri K.T. Shinoy, Director, Chemical Engineering Group, BARC and Dr. Raghvendra Tewari, Associate Director, Materials
Group, BARC. The gathering provided a platform for insightful discussions and exchanges on advancements in mineral
processing and the future prospects in the exploration and milling of uranium and rare earth elements.
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16 अग्नि सरु क्षा पर सेमिनार Seminar on Fire Safety
Several seminars focusing on “Safety at Work Places” were conducted at various Regional and sectional offices of AMD. A
large number of officers, technicians and work assistants participated in these informative sessions across different Regions
of AMD.
At AMD Headquarters, Hyderabad a seminar cum workshop specifically addressing fire safety took place on 12.07.2023.
The highlight of the event was a comprehensive talk delivered by Shri S.K. Sharma, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Fire Services,
NFC, Hyderabad. His presentation of ‘Combustion and Extinction’ accompanied by practical hands-on training aimed at
equipping attendees with the necessary skills to effectively handle fire-related emergencies in the workplace.
पखनि की प्रबंधन परिषद का पुनर्गठन

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17 RECONSTITUED COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT OF AMD
1 Chairman, AEC and Secretary, DAE Chairman

2 Dr. G.K. Dey, Former Director, Materials Group, BARC, Mumbai Co-Chairman
3 Chief Executive, NFC, Hyderabad Member
4 Joint Secretary (I & M), DAE, Mumbai Member
5 Joint Secretary (F), DAE, Mumbai Member
6 Chairman and Managing Director, UCIL, Jaduguda Mines, Jharkhand Member
7 Chairman and Managing Director, IREL (India) Limited, Mumbai Member
8 Director, National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad Member
9 Director, Materials Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai Member
10 Mohan Babu Verma, Former Director, AMD Member
11 Dr. Sudesh Kumar Wadhawan, Former Director General, Geological Survey of India Member
12 Director, AMD, Hyderabad Member
13 Additional Director (Operations-I), AMD, Hyderabad Member
14 Additional Director (Operations-II), AMD, Hyderabad Member
15 Additional Director (R&D), AMD, Hyderabad Member
16 Dr. (Smt.) Garima Sharma, SO/G, Head SSSD, NCPW, DAE, Mumbai Member
17 Head, Planning and Management Services Group, AMD, Hyderabad Non-Member Secretary

118 जन जागरूकता कार्यक्रम PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMMES
National Technology Day 2023, Pragati

Maidan, New Delhi marked a significant occasion
where India’s technological achievements were
recognized and celebrated. The event was
graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi and other key
government officials. AMD’s participation in this
event provided an opportunity to showcase its
technological expertise, research initiatives, and
contributions to the country’s scientific and technological landscape.
Asian and Oceanic Congress on Radiation Protection (AOCRP-6) organized
by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai was a significant
international gathering focussed on radiation protection. With 1500 attendees from
various countries, the congress featured engaging interactive sessions, technical
presentations, and discussions on the latest advancements in radiation protection.
One of the highlights of the event was the screening of an informative film produced by the Atomic Minerals Directorate for
Exploration and Research (AMD), shedding light on the activities of the Directorate.
Bharat Pride Expo-2023 held at Anurag University, Ghatkesar, Hyderabad,
showcased India’s technological prowess and innovation across various sectors.
The expo provided a platform for industry experts, researchers, and innovators
to exhibit their cutting-edge technologies and products. AMD participated
in this event to showcase its contributions to the field of atomic minerals
exploration and research, highlighting its role in supporting India’s energy security and technological advancement.
108th Indian Science Congress held at R.T.M. Nagpur University is a prestigious annual event
that brings together scientists, researchers, academicians, and policymakers to discuss scientific
advancements and promote collaboration. AMD’s recognition as the “Most Informative Pavilion”
highlights its efforts to educate the public about nuclear energy and radiation technology. The lecture
on “Myths and Realities of Radiation” delivered by AMD at the Science Expo further demonstrates
the Department’s commitment to dispelling misconceptions and promoting accurate information about radiation and its
applications.
World Earth Day Exhibition in Shillong organized by the Directorate of Mineral
Resources (DVR) and the Government of Meghalaya, aimed to raise awareness
about environmental conservation and sustainable development. AMD’s
participation focussed on highlighting the role of atomic minerals exploration
in promoting sustainable practices and resource management. By showcasing
its activities at such events, AMD reinforced its commitment to environmental
stewardship and responsible utilization of natural resources in line with global sustainability goals.
By actively participating in diverse events across Regions and engaging with various stakeholders, AMD demonstrated its commitment
to promoting scientific knowledge, technological advancements and responsible use of nuclear energy for societal progress.
Glimpses of public outreach activities held at Regional Centres

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19 सतर्कता जागरूकता सप्ताह VIGILANCE AWARENESS WEEK
All employees at AMD Headquarters, Regional Centers and Sectional Offices actively
participated in different events organized during the Vigilance Awareness Week (30th October
to 5th November, 2023) which centered on the theme “Say no to corruption, commit to
the nation”. On this occation, the Integrity Pledge was taken by all AMD employees at their
respective workplace. Throughout the week, slogans and banners echoing the theme adorned
the AMD premises in form of various competitions including poster making and elocution
held at Headquarters, Regional Centers and
Sectional Offices.
At AMD Headquarters, a notable highlight was a
lecture delivered by Shri CH.V. Narendra Deve,
Assistant Director, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry
of Home Affairs, focusing in the importance of the theme and its relevance to national integrity and anti-corruption efforts.
Eastern Region, Jamshedpur Central Region, Nagpur BSOI-Thiruvananthapuram- Display of Banner
Shri Talleen Kumar, IAS, Secretary to Govt. of

प्रतिनिधियों का दौरा India & Member (Finance) Space Commission/
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20 Delegates Visit Atomic Energy Commission/Earth Commission
visited AMD, Western Region, on 22.05.2023.
Chairman Atomic Energy Commission Shri
K.N. Vyas visited AMD, WR on 27.04.2023. Shri Tallen Kumar-MF visit to WR
Engaging in elightening discussions with the officers of AMD, WR
with his visit, he delved into the on-going exploration and research
endeavours within the region.
Chairman Atomic Energy Commission Shri K.N. Vyas visit to AMD, WR
Smt. Sushma Taishte, Joint Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy visited the AMD
headquarters at Hyderabad. Immersing herself in the intricacies of AMD’s operations, she received
a comprehensive briefing on the projects and advancements. Her insightful tour of various
laboratories provided her with a holistic perspective on the organization’s accomplishments. Smt. Sushma Taishete, JS visit to HQ
Shri Srinivasan, Advisor, Department of Space and former

Member Finance, AEC along with Dr. N. Ramamoorthy, Former
Associate Director, IC&TC, BARC & Former Executive, BRIT and
Dr. R.N. Patra, Former CMD, IREL visited AMD Headquarters,
Hyderabad. Engaging in interactive sessions and profound
discussions, they gained valuable insights into AMD’s work. Their
vist to the meusem further deepened their appreciation for AMD’s
contributions to the scientific community.

21 राजभाषा संबंधी प्रमुख गतिविधियां

पखनि ने वर्ष 2023 के दौरान राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन के क्षेत्र में कई उपलब्धियां प्राप्त की उन में प्रमुख है,
वै ज्ञानिक संगोष्ठी :
1. परमाणु खनिज अन्वेषण एवं अनुसंधान निदेशालय, दक्षिण मध्यवर्ती क्षेत्र, हैदराबाद द्वारा 20 जनवरी, 2023 को
“कडप्पा व समकालीन द्रोणियों में खनिजीकरण तथा खनिज अन्वेषण में बहुमुखी आयाम एवं चुनौतियाँ”
विषय पर एक दिवसीय वैज्ञानिक संगोष्ठी का सफल आयोजन किया गया ।
2. परमाणु खनिज अन्वेषण एवं अनुसंधान निदेशालय,पुलिन बालू एवं अपतटीय अन्वेषण वर्ग, तिरुवनंतपुरम द्वारा
24 मार्च, 2023 को “भारत में परमाणु खनिजों की आत्मनिर्भरता और भविष्य की चुनौतियाँ” विषय पर एक
दिवसीय वैज्ञानिक संगोष्ठी का सफल आयोजन किया गया ।
3. परमाणु खनिज अन्वेषण एवं अनुसंधान निदेशालय (प.ख.नि.) उत्तरी क्षेत्र, नई दिल्ली में 15 सितम्बर, 2023 को
“उत्तरी क्षेत्र की भूगर्भीय संरचनाओं के परिप्रेक्ष्य में परमाणु खनिज संसाधन: संभावनाएं एवं अभिकल्पनाएं”
विषय पर एक दिवसीय हिंदी वैज्ञानिक संगोष्ठी का आयोजन किया गया I वैज्ञानिक संगोष्ठी में प्रस्तुत शोध पत्रों को
संकलित कर स्मारिका अंक-3 के रूप में संयुक्तांक प्रकाशित किया गया है I
4. दक्षिण मध्यवर्ती क्षेत्र, हैदराबाद द्वारा 20 जनवरी, 2023 को एवं पुलिन बालू एवं अपतटीय अन्वेषण वर्ग,
तिरुवनंतपुरम द्वारा 24 मार्च, 2023 को आयोजित हिंदी वैज्ञानिक संगोष्ठी में प्रस्तुत शोध पत्रों की स्मारिका अंक-
3 के संयुक्तांक का विमोचन हिंदी पखवाड़ा-2023 के समापन एवं पुरस्कार वितरण समारोह के दौरान निदेशक
महोदय के करकमलों से किया गया ।
प्रमुख गतिविधियाँ मुख्यालय, है दराबाद:

पखनि मखु ्यालय, हैदराबाद में राजभाषा कार्या न्वयन के क्षेत्र में राजभाषा कार्या न्वयन समिति और हिंदी अनभु ाग द्वारा सतत
प्रयास जारी है ताकि दिन प्रतिदिन कार्या लयी कार्य में कार्या न्वयन सचु ारू रूप से आगे बढ़े। इस दिशा में, इस वर्ष आयोजित
हिंदी कार्य शालाओं में 56 अधिकारियों एवं 90 कर्मचारियों को प्रशिक्षित किया गया । हिंदी शब्द संसाधन प्रशिक्षण में 50
कर्मचारियों को प्रशिक्षित किया गया ।
वर्ष 2022-23 के लिए नराभाकास-4 ‘राजभाषा शील्ड’:
दिनांक 21.06.2023 को पखनि, बेगमपेट, हैदराबाद कार्या लय में नगर राजभाषा कार्या न्वयन समिति हैदराबाद-4 की हिंदी
निबंध प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया एवं पखनि को राजभाषा शील्ड से सम्मानित किया गया। समिति ने इस उपलब्धि
पर मखु ्यालय में कार्य रत सभी अधिकारी एवं कर्मचारियों को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शभु कामनाएं दीं ।

विश्व हिंदी दिवस समारोह:

परमाणु खनिज अन्वेषण एवं अनस ु धं ान निदेशालय, हैदराबाद में प्रति वर्ष तरह 10 जनवरी 2023
को विश्व हिंदी दिवस समारोह का आयोजन किया गया । विश्व हिंदी दिवस समारोह के मखु ्य अतिथि
प्रो. आर.एस. सर्राजू, प्रो. कुलपति, हैदराबाद विश्वविद्यालय, हैदराबाद, निदेशक, पखनि.श्री भा.
सरवणन, डॉ. कल्याण चक्रबर्ती, अपर निदेशक-(प्रचा-1), द्वारा विधिवत् रूप से दीप प्रज्वलित
कर विश्व हिंदी दिवस समारोह का उद्घाटन किया गया ।
मखु ्य अतिथि प्रो. आर.एस. सर्रा जू ने अपने रोचक व ज्ञानवर्धक व्याख्यान में हिंदी के क्रमिक विकास व अन्य भारतीय
भाषाओं के संदर्भ में अपने विचार प्रकट किए जिसकी सभी ने सराहना की । अंत में श्री भा. सरवणन ने अतिथिवक्ता प्रो.
आर.एस. सर्रा जू को शाल एवं स्तमृ ि चिह्न प्रदानकर सम्मानित किया ।
हिंदी पखवाड़ा – 2023:

सितंबर माह 2023 के दौरान हिंदी पखवाड़ा समारोह का आयोजन किया गया । हिंदी
पखवाड़ा समारोह के दौरान 13 प्रतियोगिताओं का सफल आयोजन किया गया । जिसमें
कुल 265 प्रतिभागियों ने भाग लिया ।
दिनांक 29.09.2023 को हिंदी पखवाड़ा-2023 के समापन समारोह का आयोजन किया

गया, इस कार्यक्रम के मखु ्य अतिथि के रूप में श्री अनरु ाग कुमार, अध्यक्ष एवं प्रबंध
निदेशक, ई सी आई एल, हैदराबाद को आमंत्रित किया गया
था । इस अवसर पर मखु ्य अतिथि व निदेशक महोदय के कर
कमलों से हिंदी प्रतियोगिताओं के विजेताओं को परु स्कार
वितरित किये गये और परमाणु खनिज स्मारिका के तृतीय अंक
का लोकार्पण किया गया ।

उक्त समारोह में श्वेत पटल लेखन प्रतियोगिता के तहत उत्तम प्रस्तुति के लिए तकनीकी वर्ग में ए एम डी सी को प्रथम परु स्कार,
एक्स आर एफ प्रयोगशाला को द्वितीय परु स्कार, आर एम आर ई को तृतीय परु स्कार एवं अपर निदेशक (अनु व विकास) को विशेष
परु स्कार से सम्मानित किया गया । गैर तकनीकी वर्ग में वेतन एवं लेखा अधिकारी के कार्या लय को प्रथम परु स्कार एवं प्रशासनिक
अधिकारी कार्या लय को द्वितीय परु स्कार से सम्मानित किया गया ।
पखनि के क्षेत्रीय कार्यालयों में आयोजित हिंदी कार्यक्रम:
उत्तरी क्षेत्र, नई दिल्ली

उत्तरी क्षेत्र के मखु ्यालय में 14 सितम्बर से 29 सितम्बर, 2023 तक हिंदी पखवाड़ा आयोजित
किया गया जिसका शभु ारम्भ 14 सितम्बर, 2023 को
किया गया । इस अवसर पर मखु ्य अतिथि के रूप में
डॉ.पूरन चन्दब टंडन उपस्थित थे। हिंदी पखवाड़े के
दौरान 13 हिंदी प्रतियोगिताएं आयोजित की गई एवं सभी
विजयी प्रतिभागियों को परु स्कृत किया गया । प्रथम हिंदी
कार्य शाला कैं प बीजपरु में द्वितीय टिब्ब बसई एवं घाटी
गांव एवं तृतीय कैं प हमीरपरु में आयोजित की गयी ।
दक्षिणी क्षेत्र, बेंगलूरु
28 जून 2023 को पखनि कैं प, मर्लागल्ला प्रॉस्पेक्ट में एक दिवसीय “हिंदी कार्यशाला” का
आयोजन किया गया । श्री सिबि के . वर्गीस, उप-क्षेत्रीय निदेशक, श्री डी. विद्यासागर, प्रभारी, श्री
आर. राजेंद्रन, प्रभारी एवं श्री सी. के . विनोद कुमार, स.का.अ. ने हिंदी भाषा के आधिकारिक
उपयोग पर कर्मचारियों को प्रशिक्षण दिया । मर्लागल्ला के सभी अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों ने
कार्य शाला में भाग लिया ।
नराकास (का-2) का आयोजन: नगर राजभाषा कार्या न्वयन समिति (का-2) की बैठक परमाणु
खनिज अन्वेषण एवं अनस ु न्धान निदेशालय, दक्षिणी क्षेत्र, बेंगलूरु में दिनांक 04.08.2023 को संपन्न हुई । इस बैठक में कें द्र
सरकार के अधीनस्थ कार्य रत 33 कार्या लयों से 102 अधिकारियों नें भाग लिया । बैठक की अध्यक्षता श्री एस. राजेन्द्र कुमार,
पोस्टमास्टर जनरल, कर्नाटक सर्कि ल एवं अध्यक्ष, नराकास
(का-2) द्वारा की गयी । नराकास (का-2) की पखनि, द. क्षे. में
प्रथम बार आयोजित हुई बैठक सचु ारू रूप से संपन्न हुई तथा
इसके सनिय ु ोजित आयोजन को समिति के गणमान्य सदस्यों
द्वारा सराहा भी गया ।

राजभाषा शील्ड: वर्ष 2022-2023, वर्ग 51 से अधिक कर्मचारी श्रेणी में प.ख.नि. द.
क्षे. को, राजभाषा शील्ड तृतीय परु स्कार प्राप्त हुआ । इसे दिनांक 10.03.2023 को
आयोजित न.रा.का. समिति (कार्या लय -2) बैठक में क्षेत्रीय निदेशक, पखनि (द.क्षे.)
बेंगलरूु द्वारा प्राप्त किया गया ।
हिंदी पखवाड़ा-2023: पखनि, दक्षिणी क्षेत्र बेंगलूरु में दिनांक 14.09.2023 से
27.09.2023 तक हिंदी पखवाड़ा का आयोजन किया गया । इसके अंतर्गत उद्घाटन एवं समापन समारोह के अतिरिक्त
विभिन्न प्रतियोगिताएं सम्पन्न हुई ं । समापन कार्य क्रम में श्री विपिन चन्द्र नेगी, अधीक्षक परु ातत्त्व विभाग, बेंगलूरु सर्कि ल
मखु ्य अतिथि रहे । पखनि, दक्षिणी क्षेत्र की सभी फील्ड इकाइयों में हिंदी पखवाड़ा-2023 का आयोजन किया गया । हिंदी
दिवस के उपलक्ष्य में दिनांक 14/09/2023 को पखनि, द.क्षे. के शिविर रायचोटी, लेक्किरेड्डीपल्ली प्रास्पेक्ट द्वारा “हिंदी
कार्यशाला” का आयोजन एवं “हिंदी दिवस समारोह” मनाया गया । हिंदी कार्य शाला के अवसर पर मखु ्य अतिथि के रूप में
श्री अस्मत भाषा, प्रधान अध्यापक, लेक्किरेड्डीपल्ली विद्यालय को आमंत्रित किया गया । मखु ्य अतिथि ने आयोजित हिंदी
कार्य शाला में “दैनिक कार्यालयीन कामकाज के लिए आवश्यक हिंदी व्याकरण” विषय पर एक व्याख्यान देते हुए हिंदी के
गौरवशाली इतिहास और उनसे जड़ु े लेखक गणों के योगदान को भी बड़ी बखूबी से प्रतिभागियों को बताया ।
पूर्वी क्षेत्र, जमशेदपुर

दिनांक 26.04.2023 को आयोजित संयक्त ु
राजभाषा कार्या न्वयन समिति (राभाकास)
बैठक में पखनि निदेशक द्वारा पूर्वी क्षेत्र की
राजभाषाई प्रगति की समीक्षा की गयी । दिनांक
22.08.2023 पखनि मखु ्यालय एवं क्षेत्रीय
कार्या लयों की संयक्त
ु राजभाषा कार्या न्वयन
समिति की बैठक वीडियो कॉन्फ़्रेंसिंग के
माध्यम से निदेशक, पखनि की अध्यक्षता में आयोजित की गई। इस बैठक में क्षेत्रीय निदेशक, उप क्षेत्रीय निदेशक एवं
प्रभारियों ने भाग लिया । दिनांक 22.06.2023 को मखु ्यालय द्वारा आयोजित वीडियो कान्फ्रेंसिंग के माध्यम से हिंदी
कार्यशाला का आयोजन किया गया । कार्यशाला में इस कार्या लय की ओर से 13 कर्मचारियों ने भाग लिया I

पखनि पू र्वी क्षे त्र में 14-27 सितम्बर 2023 के बीच हिंद ी
पखवाड़ा का आयोजन किया गया । दिनांक 14.09.2023
को समारोह का उद्घाटन मुख्य अतिथि डॉ हरिवल्लभ
सिंह आरसी, श्री कृ ष्णा पब्लिक स्कू ल, जमशे द पुर के
कर कमलों द्वारा किया गया । इस समारोह के दौरान
विभिन्न हिंदी प्रतियोगिताओं का आयोजन किया गया । दिनां क 27.09.2023 को कार्य क्र म के समापन समारोह
के अवसर पर मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में श्री ज्ञानेश्व र मोहरीर, प्रधानाचार्य ,परमाणु ऊर्जा कें द्रीय विद्यालय,
तुर मडीह उपस्थित थे ।
हिंदी सप्ताह: कैं प नरवपहाड में दिनांक 27.09.2023 को हिंदी दिवस
का आयोजन किया गया । आयोजन का उद्घाटन मुख्य अतिथि श्री ज.
कु. पटनायक, क्षेत्रीय निदेशक, पूर्वी क्षेत्र, जमशेदपुर के करकमलों द्वारा
किया गया । कैं प नरवपहाड के सभी अधिकारी एवं कर्मचारियों ने हिंदी
दिवस के आयोजन में बढ़ चढ़ कर भाग लिया ।
दिनांक 20-09-2023 को हिंदुस्तान पेट्रोलियम कॉर्पोरेशन लिमिटे ड द्वारा एक दिवसीय हिंदी कार्य शाला का
आयोजन किया गया । इस कार्यशाला में श्री मनोज कुमार बिरुवा, वैज्ञानिक अधिकारी-जी एवं श्री अतनु मुखर्जी,
वैज्ञानिक अधिकारी-ई ने भाग लिया ।
पूर्वोत्तर क्षेत्र, शिलांग

पर्ू वोत्तर क्षेत्र, शिलांग में नियमित चार राभाकास की बैठकें व चार
हिंदी कार्य शालाएं आयोजित की गई I पर्ू वोत्तर क्षेत्र, शिलांग में
दिनांक 10.01.2023 को विश्व हिंदी दिवस का आयोजन किया
गया I पूर्वोत्तर क्षेत्र में दिनांक 18.09.2022 से 03.10.2023
तक हिंदी पखवाड़ा-2023 का आयोजन किया गया ।
पश्चिमी क्षेत्र, जयपुर

विदेश मंत्रालय,भारत सरकार के निदेशानसु ार, 15-17 फरवरी, 2023 के दौरान नादी, फिजी में माननीय विदेश मंत्री, भारत
सरकार डॉ.सब्रु ह्मण्यम जयशंकर की अध्यक्षता में आयोजित 12वें विश्व हिंदी सम्मेलन में
पश्चिमी क्षेत्र, जयपरु की ओर से श्री ब्रजेश कुमार त्रिपाठी, क्षेत्रीय निदेशक ने भाग लिया ।
पश्चिमी क्षेत्र, जयपरु में नियमित चार राभाकास की बैठकें व चार हिंदी कार्य शालाएं आयोजित
की गई I दिनांक 10.01.2023 को विश्व हिंदी दिवस समारोह का आयोजन किया गया I

पश्चिमी क्त्रषे , जयपरु के मखु ्यालय में 14 सितंबर से 29 सितंबर 2023 तक हिंदी पखवाड़ा समारोह का सफल आयोजन किया गया
जिसमें अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों के लिए 11 हिंदी प्रतियोगिताओं का आयोजन किया गया। इसी प्रकार कैं प-खण्डेला में दिनांक
18.09.2023 से 27.09.2023 तक, कैं प-सिवाना, बाड़मेर में 18 से 25 सितंबर 2023 तथा कैं प-राजगढ़, अलवर में दिनांक
27.09.2023 को हिंदी दिवस समारोह का आयोजन किया गया । दिनांक 17.03.2023 को हिंदी में लोकप्रिय विषय पर व्याख्यान
प्रस्तुत करने हेतु जयपरु स्थित नेत्र चिकित्सालय सेंटर फोर साइट के डॉ.ऐश्वर्या छाबड़ा को वक्ता के रूप में आमंत्रित किया गया ।
कार्या लय को वर्ष 2022-23 के लिये हिंदी में सर्वश्रेष्ठ कार्य करने के लिये नराकास के प्रथम परु स्कार से सम्मानित किया गया ।
मध्यवर्ती क्षेत्र, नागपुर

मध्यवर्ती क्षेत्र मखु ्यालय, नागपरु में नियमित चार राभाकास की बैठकें व चार हिंदी कार्य शालाएं आयोजित की गई I दिनांक
10.01.2023 को विश्व हिंदी दिवस समारोह का आयोजन किया गया I मध्यवर्ती क्षेत्र मखु ्यालय, नागपरु में 14 सितंबर से 29
सितंबर 2023 तक हिंदी पखवाड़ा समारोह का सफल आयोजन किया गया जिसमें अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों के लिए 12
हिंदी प्रतियोगिताओं का आयोजन किया गया । मध्यवर्ती क्षेत्र मखु ्यालय, नागपरु की सभी फील्ड इकाइयों में हिंदी पखवाड़ा-
2023 का आयोजन किया गया । नराकास (का-2), नागपरु के तत्वावधान में पखनि, म.क्षे. में सदस्य कार्या लयों के कार्मिकों के
बीच दिनांक 23.01.2023 को स्लोगन लेखन प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया । लोकप्रिय व्याख्यान के अंतर्गत दिनांक
05.09.2023 को श्री श्रीमंत माने, मखु ्य संपादक, लोकमत समाचार पत्र द्वारा “सोशल मीडियाः क्या करें, क्या न करें” विषय
पर व्याख्यान प्रस्तुत किया गया ।
विश्व हिंदी दिवस के अवसर पर शहर के जाने माने कवि एवं भाषाविद डॉ. मनोज कुमार, सदस्य सचिव, नगर राजभाषा

कार्या न्वयन समिति (का-2), नागपरु ; श्री तेजवीर सिंह, राजभाषा अधिकारी, निदेशक लेखा (डाक) कार्या लय और श्री टीकाराम
साहू ‘आजाद’, वरिष्ठ उप संपादक, दैनिक भास्कर के द्वारा हास्य-व्यंग्य और समसामयिक घटनाओं से संबधित ं काव्य पाठ
किया गया ।
दक्षिण मध्यवर्ती क्षेत्र, चर्लापल्ली, हैदराबाद

दक्षिण मध्यवर्ती क्षेत्र, चर्लापल्ली, हैदराबाद में नियमित चार राभाकास की बैठकें व चार हिंदी
कार्य शालाएं आयोजित की गई I दक्षिण मध्यवर्ती क्षेत्र, चर्लापल्ली में दिनांक 10.01.2023 को
विश्व हिंदी दिवस का आयोजन किया गया, इस समारोह में मखु ्य अतिथि के रूप में सवि ु ख्यात
साहित्यकार एवं सेवानिवृत्ति प्राध्यापिका प्रोफे सर डॉ. कुमदु बाला उपस्थित थीI 10 जनवरी,
2023 को शिविर नारायणपरु म, जिला पलनाड, आन्ध्र प्रदेश में विश्व हिंदी दिवस का आयोजन
किया गया I दक्षिण मध्यवर्ती क्षेत्र, चर्लापल्ली में 20 जनवरी, 2023 को “कडप्पा व समकालीन
द्रोणियों में खनिजीकरण तथा खनिज अन्वेषण में बहुमख ु ी आयाम एवं चुनौतियाँ” विषय
पर एक दिवसीय वैज्ञानिक संगोष्ठी का आयोजन किया गया । वैज्ञानिक संगोष्ठी में कुल 21 शोध
पत्र सारांश प्रस्तुत किए गए I दक्षिण मध्यवर्ती क्षेत्र, चर्लापल्ली में दिनांक 18.09.2022 से 03.10.2023 तक हिंदी पखवाड़ा-
2023 का आयोजन किया गया । इस दौरान क्षेत्र की सभी फील्ड इकाइयों में हिंदी पखवाड़ा-2023 का आयोजन किया गया ।
हिंदी सप्ताह: शिविर नारायणपरु म, पलनाड- नाल्लामलाई उप -द्रोणी अन्वेषण, दक्षिण मध्यवर्ती क्षेत्र, पल्नाडू जिला, आँध्रप्रदेश
में दिनांक 18.09.2023 से 24.09.2023 तक हिंदी सप्ताह का आयोजन किया गया । हिंदी सप्ताह के अंतर्गत, राजभाषा हिंदी की
विभिन्न प्रतियोगिताएं आदि आयोजित की गई ।

12
2
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय महिला दिवस समारोह INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
The celebration of International Women’s Day 2023 at AMD was a momentous occasion marked by appreciation,
empowerment and recognition of women’s contributions. The theme for the day, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology
for gender equality” resonated throughout the events organized across all Regions and Sectional Offices. Inspirational talks,
discussions and workshops were held to highlight the achievements of women in diverse fields and to address pertinent
issues related to gender equality
and women’s rights. Employees
participated in various activities
that emphasized the importance of
inclusion, diversity and creating a
supportive environment for women
to thrive professionally and personally. It was a day filled with
reflection, solidarity and renewed commitment to fostering a
more equitable and inclusive workplace culture at AMD.
Glimpses of International Women’s Day Celebrations in Regions
Northern Region, New Delhi Southern Region, Bengaluru Eastern Region, Jamshedpur Central Region, Nagpur
23 अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस समारोह INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY CELEBRATIONS
The 9th International Yoga Day was joyously celebrated on 21.06.2023 with the theme “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or
“One Earth – One Family – One Future”. This global event aimed to raise awareness about the myriad benefits of practicing yoga.
As eloquently expressed by the renowned yoga practitioner, the late B.K.S. Iyengar, “Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a
balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.” Officers and staff enthusiastically
participated in the event held across all the Regional Centers, Sectional Offices and field camps of AMD fostering a harmonious
and health-conscious community.
Headquarter, Hyderabad Northern Region, New delhi Southern Region, Bengaluru Eastern Region, Jamshedpur
North Eastern Region, Shillong Central Region, Nagpur Northern Region,Camp Tibba Basai, Western Region, Jaipur
Jhunjhunu dist., Rajasthan

24 संक्षिप्त समाचार NEWS IN BRIEF The Rare Metal and Rare Earths
(RMRE) Group’s Mineral
Processing Unit underwent
Inauguration of Microwave a comprehensive renovation,
Reaction system took place on incorporating modern facilities
such as a sampling platform,
13 January, 2023 at Chemistry specific gravity and density meter, laboratory centrifuge,
Laboratory, Hyderabad. This flotation cell, isodynamic separator and hot acid leaching
advanced system offers efficient equipment. The inauguration by Shri B. Sarvanan,
samples preparation capabilities, encompassing a wide Director AMD took place on 24th April 2023 with Dr.
range of processes including digestion of samples, acid Kalyan Chakrabarti, Additional Directors (Operation I
leaching, microwave solvent extraction, evaporation, and II) and Group Heads in attendance.
microwave-induced oxygen combustion, sample drying
and synthesis in a single microwave reaction platform.
Four indigenous reference
materials prepared by Chemistry
laboratory, AMD, Hyderabad
were released by Director, AMD
on 12th June, 2023. The foundation stone for construction of Lift & Staircase
block for the existing office building at AMD Office,
AMD’s SR’s office & Residential NER, Shillong
complex now boasts the first was laid by Shri B.
Rainwater Harvesting System, Saravanan, Director,
capturing runoff from 10,323 sq
AMD on 07.07.2023
m areas including terraces of 15
in presence of Dr.
buildings and roads. Three RCC
Kalyan Chakrabarti,
sumps store rainwater totaling
AD (OP-1) and Dr.
1.7 lakh litres reducing Cauvery
water dependence. Stormwater Prakhar Kumar,
serves gardening and vehicle servicing. Enhanced Regional Director, AMD, NER, Shillong.
borewell pump yield aided by recharge pits replenishes Laying of the foundation stone
groundwater sustainably. has been done for the New Camp
near Devandi, Siwana, Barmer
UV-VIS Spectrophotometer district, Rajasthan for better
and two Digital Flame facilitation of Investigations being
Photometers were installed at carried in and around the areas.
Chemistry laboratory, NER,
AMD, Shillong. A Divyang Toilet, with the
specifications prescribed for
Open gym equipment/play
equipment was inaugurated by Divyang, has been constructed
Deputy Regional Director, ER, near amphitheatre at AMD,
on 28th March, 2023, installed in Southern Region, Bengaluru
jogger track and children park at
AMD residential complex. during the Swachhta Pakhwada.
The Administrative Section at AMD, SR has undergone a

comprehensive upgrade, including the installation of eight
cubicle workstations, wooden storage facilities along the walls,
renovated flooring with vitrified tiles and upgraded electrical
systems. This refurbishment has not only enhanced the
functionality of the workspace but also improved its aesthetic
appeal, providing ample storage and more organized environment for efficient operations.

25 स्वजन KITH AND KIN
Master Ashutosh Panigrahi, age 17, son of Master Atharv Tiwari, Class-I, S/o Shri Ravi
Shri Biswajit Panigrahi, SO/G, AMD/ER, got Prakash Tiwari, SO/E, AMD, Hyderabad
registered in India Book of Records, 2023 won Silver Medal in International Hindi
in the category of ‘Maximum Addition and Olympiad-2023, organised by Hindi
Multiplication Sums Solved By A Teen With Olympiad Foundation, at Chitrakoota School,
Autism Spectrum Disorder’ held by Indian Abacus. Kengeri, Bengaluru.
Miss. Kamakhya Ranjan, daughter of Rajeeva Miss. E. Sripunya, D/o Shri E. Sarangapani,
Ranjan, SO-G, AMD, Hyderabad who completed SO-D, AMDC secured 5th rank (EEE branch)
her ‘Bachelors of Design’ degree in the field of in Engineering Common Entrace Test
Textile Design from the National Institute of (TSECET-2023) in Telangana State.
Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar in May 2023,
graduated with the Best Graduation Project Award.
Miss. M. Hamsalekha (Class-VII), Daughter Shri Abhishek Padhi, aged 25, son of Shri
of Shri M. Venkateshwarlu, SO/F, won Silver Dillip Kumar Padhi, Driver (Gr-I), AMD,
medal at the U-14 Girls Lawn Tennis Singles in Visakhapatnam has been successfully
the DRS Sports Meet-2023, organised by DRS inducted into BARC Training School (Session
International School, Kompally held on 23rd 2023-24), Mumbai as Scientific Officer.
September, 2023.
26
प्रतिनियुक्ति DEPUTATIONS
Î Dr. K.K. Pandey, Additional Director (R&D) and Dr. Prakhar Kumar, Regional Director, AMD, Northeastern
Region attended the International conference - Mining Indaba - 2023 held in Cape Town, South Africa, during
06.02.2023 - 09.02.2023.
Î Shri B. Saravanan, Director, AMD attended 58th Meeting of the Joint OECD/NEA–IAEA Uranium Group held at
the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, from 22.02.2023 - 24.02.2023.
Î Dr. Kalyan Chakrabarty, Additional Director (OP-I) and Shri J.K. Patnaik, Deputy Regional Director, AMD,
Eastern Region attended the International Conference by Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada -
2023 (PDAC-2023) in Toronto, Canada during 05.03.2023 -08.03.2023.
Î Shri B. Saravanan, Director, AMD attended International Symposium on Uranium Raw Material for the Nuclear
Fuel Cycle (URAM-2023) held at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, from 08.05.2023 - 12.05.2023.
Î Shri S.K. Dash, SO/H, AMD attended International Mining and Resources Conference-2023 (IMARC- 2023)
Conference held at Sydney, Australia during 31.10.2023 - 02.11.2023.

27 2023 के दौरान नई भर्तियां NEW RECRUITMENTS DURING 2023
S.No/ Name (Dr./Mr./Ms.) Designation S.No/ Name (Dr./Mr./Ms.) Designation S.No/ Name (Dr./Mr./Ms.) Designation
1. Pranaya Kishor Mohanty SO C 19. Shivam Vats SA B 37. Aishwarya Jhariya Technician B
2. Aniket Das SO C 20. K P. Prabhakar (Ms) SA B 38. Dinesh Singh K Driver (Ord Grd)
3. Ankita Dubey SO C 21. Arpita Sahoo (Ms) SA B 39. Munesh Bhataia Driver (Ord Grd)
4. Suraj Pratap Singh SO C 22. Himanshu Kumar Singh SA B 40. Poralla Ganesh Driver (Ord Grd)
5. Ravi Sharma SO C 23. Deggi Murmu SA B 41. Dhaneswar Medhi Work Asst A
6. Pallab Chowdhury SO C 24. Saras Agrawal SA B 42. Raj Kumar Boggula Work Asst A
7. Chetan Sharma SO C 25. Swathy S. (Ms) SA B 43. Neerati Sai Krishna Security Guard
8. Saha Gunjan Shyam SO C 26. Ayan Nandi SA B 44. Wankhede T.S. Security Guard
9. Swoyang Sidhi Muduli SO C 27. Rahul Sen SA B 45. Pritam Security Guard
10. Neelam Bhakat SO C 28. Emran Khan SA B 46. Ingle Anil Kadu Security Guard
11. Kisan Kumar Nayak SO C 29. Ashish SA B 47. Ulusu Anjibabu Security Guard
12. Jayasankar J SO C 30. Nagendra Ollepu Technician B 48. Pankaj Kumar Security Guard
13. Rohit Raj SO C 31. Shetti Ramesh Technician B 49. Kamble Tushar Baburao Security Guard
14. Shivam Jaiswal SO C 32. Parmesh R Technician B 50. Ankit Lot Security Guard
15. Atul Kumar Karna SO C 33. Piyush Shukla Technician B 51. Pallabi Roy SA B
16. Bibekananda Sahoo SA B 34. Brij Kishor Technician B 52. Biman Basu SA B
17. Aravinth V SA B 35. Ujjwal Kumar M Technician B 53. Sanjeev Kumar SA B
18. Tapan Kumar Nayak SA B 36. Sumit Kumar Technician B 54. Shubham Yadav SA B
28 सेवानिवृत्ति SUPERANNUATION
S.No/Name (Dr./Mr./Ms.) Designation S.No/Name (Dr./Mr./Ms.) Designation S.No/Name (Dr./Mr./Ms.) Designation

1. Sunil Kumar T S Dr. SO H 22. Singh B R SO F 43. Purnachandra Raju N DCA
2. Dilip Kumar Choudhury SO H 23. Rakesh K. Jagdishia SO E 44. M S Ansari AAO/SPO
3. Kalyan Chakrabarti Dr. SO H 24. Anil Kumar Sharma SO E 45. Geetha Vani K (Ms) Assistant
4. Arjuna Panda SO H 25. Ompal Saini SO E 46. Gulam Rabbani Assistant
5. Pandey K K Dr. SO H 26. Singh L N SA F 47. Dkhar Nipaly(Ms) Assistant
6. Patnaik J K SO H 27. Mukhopadhyay S. K. D/MAN E 48. Bhatia S M Asst Acctt
7. Eric Dcruz Dr. SO H 28. Krishna Moorthy B Pharmacist F 49. Shaik Nasara Vali Pvt. Secy. (NS)
8. Jain C S K SO H 29. Varghese C D Sr Technician J 50. Ramana V V Senior Clerk
9. Sharma U P SO H 30. Hare Ram Tiwary Sr Technician J 51. Ashit Kirti Tigga Senior Clerk
10. Vidyasagar D SO H 31. Sadhu Naik Sr Technician H1 52. Sailakshmi K (Ms) Senior Clerk
11. Abhinav Kumar SO H 32. Manjunath P Sr Technician H 53. Sandhya Nagarale (Ms) Senior Clerk
12. Navin Goyal Dr. SO H 33. Topu Ram Sinha Technician G 54. Yunus Nongrum Driver(Spl Grd)
13. K.K. Sinha SO H 34. Uttam Das Technician G 55. Anwar Hussain Driver(Spl Grd)
14. Tripathi B K SO H 35. Pradeep Kumar Saha Technician G 56. Prem Bahadur Gurang Driver(Spl Grd)
15. Venkateswaran B SO G 36. Masoom Hasan Technician G 57. Kuldeep Singh Katoch Driver(Spl Grd)
16. Kusum Prakash (Ms) SO G 37. Rama Rao N T Technician F 58. Biswajit Singh Driver Gr I
17. Sudhakar Ch Dr. SO G 38. Hari Pada Patra Technician F 59. Singh K P Driver Gr I
18. Nageswara Rao M SO G 39. Ramana V V Technician F 60. Prameel J Driver Gr I
19. Chandra Shekhar Gupta SO G 40. Kanhai Lohar Technician F 61. Edward A Driver Gr I
20. Kumar B V L SO G 41. Raju M Technician F 62. Ashok Kumar G K Driver Gr I
21. Muni Shankar A N S U SO G 42. Gautam K. Mahanty Technician C 63. Prashant A B Driver Gr I

64. S. Sunil Shankar Rao Driver Gr I 85. Balraj B Work Asst C 106. Balaiah K Sr Sec. Guard
65. Raj Kumar Sharma Driver Gr I 86. Parvathamma (Ms) Work Asst C 107. Brijlal Rai Security Guard
66. Albinus Minz Driver Gr I 87. Devendra Roy Work Asst C 108. Chinna Peeraiah Security Guard
67. Sangeetha A.N. ( Ms) Sr Work Asst A 88. Gour Chandra Bhakat Work Asst C 109. Khorbahara Ram Security Guard
68. Channajee (Ms) Sr Work Asst A 89. Mohammed Ghouse Work Asst C 110. Anand S Kachaw Security Guard
69. Shyamal Chanda Sr Work Asst A 90. Hari Prasad Work Asst C
स्वैच्छिक सेवानिवृत्ति / VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT
70. Raju Ram Sr Work Asst A 91. Venugopal R K Despatch R.Gr I
71. Lakhan Lal Sr Work Asst A 92. Padum Das G D L Head Sec. Guard 111. Anand T R Sr Technician J
72. Satyanarayana G Sr Work Asst A 93. Ishwar Prasad Head Sec. Guard 112. Chhota Lal Nayak Technician G
73. Rakesh Kumar Sr Work Asst A 94. Brajendra Gope Head Sec. Guard 113. Virender Singh Technician D
74. Premnath S Y Work Asst C 95. Purushotham N N Head Sec. Guard 114. Manohar V B Sr Work Asst A
75. Subedar Work Asst C 96. Thakara HO Sr Sec. Guard 115. Gopal Bahadur Sr Sec. Guard
76. Budhrai Soren Work Asst C 97. Yam Lal Joshi Sr Sec. Guard 116. Shib Charan Gope Sr Sec. Guard
77. Bide Ram Urvasha Work Asst C 98. Giridhari Pradhan Sr Sec. Guard
इस्तीफा दिया / RESIGNED
78. Sihvji Rai Work Asst C 99. T. Pradhan Sr Sec. Guard
79. Mohan Lanje Work Asst C 100. S.C. Mandal Sr Sec. Guard 117. Sukanta Goswami Dr. SO E
80. Bangali Majhi Work Asst C 101. Pramoth Pradhan Sr Sec. Guard 118. Meenakshi B. (Ms.) SO D
81. Pedda Onnur R Work Asst C 102. Shyam Sundar Bharti Sr Sec. Guard 119. Siva Ganesh Kumar V SA C
82. Ramendra Chakrabarty Work Asst C 103. Bigneswar Pradhan Sr Sec. Guard 120. Abhishek Padhi SA B
83. Subhash Chand Work Asst C 104. Ajit Pradhan Sr Sec. Guard 121. Rahul Kumar Jupaka Senior Clerk
84. Bal Ram T Work Asst C 105. Basu Dev Sr Sec. Guard 122. Ankur Banerjee Driver (Ord Grd)
मंगलमय सेवानिवत्त
ृ जीवन की हार्दि क शुभकामनाएं
29 श्रद्धांजलि OBITUARY
Name (Dr./Mr./Ms.) Designation Name (Dr./Mr./Ms.) Designation

Annaram Guru Prasad Technician F Arjun Murmu Work Asst C
Prasant Guha Driver Gr I Jogi Das Sr Sec. Guard
Sadanand Talukdar Work Asst C Mastan O Security Guard
Shankar Singh Work Asst C
हम दिवंगत आत्मा की शांति के लिए प्रार्थना करते हैं

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लचीली परमाणु ऊर्जा: एक समझ

दिलीप कुमार चौधरी Dillip Kumar Choudhury

India is at a critical juncture in its energy renewable capacity at an unprecedented rate is

AMD Newsletter 8 Vol. 30 Issue Jan, 2024

AMD Newsletter 9 Vol. 30 Issue Jan, 2024

assembly. This standardization significantly flexibility, making SMRs particularly well-

डॉ कल्याण चक्रवर्ती Dr. Kalyan Chakraborti

AMD Newsletter 10 Vol. 30 Issue Jan, 2024

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पखनि में मेरी यात्रा और योगदान MY JOURNEY AND CONTRIBUTIONS IN AMD

डॉ. के .के . पांडे Dr. K .K. Pandey

AMD Newsletter 13 Vol. 30 Issue Jan, 2024

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पखनि के माध्यम से मेरी साहसिक यात्रा की यादें

डॉ. नवीन गोयल Dr. Naveen Goyal

AMD Newsletter 15 Vol. 30 Issue Jan, 2024

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खनिज लक्ष्यीकरण के लिए रिमोट सेंस�िग

अभिनव कुमार Abhinav Kumar

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क्षेत्रीय केंद्र/अनुभागीय कार्यालय/फील्ड कैंप Regional Centres/Sectional Offices/Field Camps

Central Region, Nagpur

SCR, Cherlapally, Hyderabad BSOI, Visakhapatnam BSOI, Thiruvananthapuram

Camp MC Palle, SCR

AMD Newsletter 21 Vol. 30 Issue Jan, 2024

16 स्वतंत्रता दिवस समारोह INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS

क्षेत्रीय केंद्र / अनुभागीय कार्यालय Regional Centres / Sectional Offices

AMD Newsletter 22 Vol. 30 Issue Jan, 2024

17 74 वाँ प ख नि - वार्षिक दिवस समारोह 74th AMD - ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATIONS

The 74th Annual and excellence was

भारतीय भूवैज्ञानिक सर्वेक्षण के साथ समझौता ज्ञापन

Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and

AMD Newsletter 23 Vol. 30 Issue Jan, 2024

19 स्वच्छता अभियान SWACHHTA ABHIYAN

a. Enhancing the cleanliness of infrastructure facilities.

Glimpses of the activities in Regional Centres/Sectional Offices

South Central Region, Hyderabad BSOI, Visakhapatnam BSOI, Thiruvananthapuram

AMD Newsletter 24 Vol. 30 Issue Jan, 2024

Shri U.K. Pandey, SO-G, Geochronology Laboratory received

Shri Rustam Ali, Work Assistant-A and Shri Eash

AMD Newsletter 25 Vol. 30 Issue Jan, 2024

112 ओ सी ई एस-2022 का स्नातक समारोह GRADUATION CEREMONY OF OCES - 2022

13 ओसीईएस-2023 का उद्घाटन समारोह INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF OCES - 2023

AMD Newsletter 26 Vol. 30 Issue Jan, 2024