FIRST CIRCULAR

U.G.C. sponsored National Conference On Biodiversity: Interrelationship between Flora, Fauna and Human 29th & 30th September, 2013 Organized by

Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith

Departments of Anthropology, Botany & Zoology (Govt. sponsored co-educational degree college with NAAC-B++ accreditation)

In collaboration with

Department of Anthropology West Bengal State University Berunanpukuria, Malikapur Barasat, North 24 Parganas West Bengal 700 126

Venue

College Premises, Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith Vidyapith Road, Birati, Kolkata 700051, West Bengal

istorically speaking, human habitation started its journey from the forest, where they dwelt with the flora and the fauna. Now a days, forest resources have been exhausted due to overgrazing, over-exploitation, encroachments, unsustainable practices like shifting of cultivation and developmental activities such as making roads, buildings, irrigation, power projects, etc. These led to the loss of the wild habitat and resulted in the extinction of certain flora, fauna and microbes. India's biological diversity is very rich but unfortunately its wealth is being eroded due to various reasons. This diversity needs to be preserved and the immediate task will be to devise and enforce time bound plans for saving the endangered plant and animal species as well as habitats of the biological resources. In order to conserve these floral and faunal diversities and minimize man-animal conflict, it is necessary to rehabilitate those indigenous communities in or around the forest rather than their displacement. Therefore, the interrelationship between flora, fauna and human should be urgently addressed in order to maintain a healthy eco-system. The aims of the present national level conference on Biodiversity: Interrelationship between Flora, Fauna and Human are as followsTo understand the floral diversities in relation to local human needs and knowledge with special emphasis on indigenous species. To know the faunal diversities with special emphasis on indigenous species as India has rich indigenous as well as newly introduced faunal diversity. To recognize the wealth of indigenous knowledge of Indian tribes. This national level conference will bring together scholars, academicians and experts from different parts of India to share their ideas and experiences and formulate strategies for future research.

About the College Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith, a Govt. sponsored co-educational degree college (Day) established in 1964 by Birati Siksha Sansad, is celebrating its golden jubilee year in 2013-14. It is a NAAC-B++ accredited institution located in Vidyapith Road, Birati, Kolkata-700 051. It is about 1KM away from Birati Railway station (in Sealdah-Barasat section), 5 K.M. away from Netaji Subhas Chandra Air Port (KOAA) and 15 KM away from Howrah Railway Station (HOWH) and 11K.M. from Sealdah Railway Station(SDAH) . The weather during September is moderate and the temperature ranges from 34 -360C. Scientific Programme Technical Session I Floral Diversity Technical Session II Faunal Diversity Technical Session III Indigenous Knowledge of Human Technical Session IV Sustainability and Healthy Eco-system Registration & Abstract Submission The seminar committee invites submission of abstract for oral and/or poster presentation. The deadline of abstract submission is 22nd August, 2013. Abstract may be submitted in MS word file as attachment and mailed to mdmbio13@gmail.com . Final placement under oral or poster category will be decided by the scientific committee.

Guid elines for submission of Abstract: Title : 14 point, bold, capitals, centered Guidelines for submission of Abstract: Author(s) : 12 point, normal, presenting Title : 14 point, bold, capitals, centered author to be Author(s) : 12 point, normal, Underlined presenting author to be Underlined Address : 10 point : 10,point , normal Address normal e-mail E-mail : 10point , bold ----This is mandatory : 10point , bold ----This is mandatory Text : 12 point, normal Text : 12 point, normal Top Margin : 2.5 cm Top Margin : 2.5 cm Bottom MarginMargin : 2.5 :cm Bottom 2.5 cm Left Margin cm cm Left Margin : 3.0 : 3.0 Right Margin cmcm Right Margin: 3.0 : 3.0 Guidelines for poster: The size of the poster should not exceed 120cm (height) and 90cm (width). The poster must be prepared in English. Content of the poster should be readable from 1.5 meter distance. Registration fees:
Category Students/Research Scholar Faculty / R&D Organization / NGOs personnel / Scientists / Corporate delegates / Govt. Officials Early Resgistration (Rs.) On & before 31st August,2013 300-00 400-00 Late Registration (Rs.) After 31st August 400-00 500-00

Mode of submission of registration fees: It is mandatory that every participant and any person accompanying him/her should register themselves by paying registration fees. All fees should be paid by an account payee Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'PRINCIPAL, MRINALINI DATTA MAHAVIDYAPITH' , payable at service branch at Kolkata within the stipulated dates. Spot registration will be available for local delegates only. Accommodation for outstation delegates: Only outstation participants may seek accommodation during filling registration form. Conference committee can make necessary arrangements for the neighboring hotels/resorts for them. T.A. for full paper presenter will be provided if funds permit. For any query please direct your mails to Dr. Arindam Mukherjee, Jt. Convener, Organizing Committee. Important dates: Last date of submission of Abstract Notification of oral/poster presentation Last date of early registration Last date of full paper submission Last date of Late registration Conference Dates 22nd August, 2013 24th August, 2013 31st August, 2013 10th September, 2013 15th September, 2013 29th & 30th September, 2013

Contact: Jt. Convenor(s) Dr Arindam Mukherjee Head, Department of Botany Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith Birati, Kolkata 700 051 E-mail: mdmbio13@gmail.com ; arindam_mc@yahoo.co.in Mob. No.: +919434816553 Dr. Subir Biswas Head, Department of Anthropology West Bengal State University Berunanpukuria, Malikapur Barasat, North 24 Parganas West Bengal 700 126 E-mail: gargisubir@gmail.com Mob. No. : +919434874018

REGISTRATION FORM U.G.C. Sponsored National Conference on Biodiversity: Interrelationship between Flora, Fauna and Human Conference Dates : 29th & 30th September, 2013

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