Foundation day of geological society of India: Group discussion on mining and environment

摘要

May 28, of every year is celebrated as the Foundation Day of the Geological Society of India, as on this day the Society was formally founded. In conformity with the aims and objectives laid by our founders, the Society organized a Group Discussion on the burning topic of 'Mining and Environment'. The Society invited six experts representing both mining sector and field of earth science - environment to present their view points. Fellows of the Society participated in the discussion within the available time. After a welcome address by the Secretary, Shri R.H. Sawkar, the Vice- President of the Society Shri S.V. Srikantia introduced the topic for discussion.