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Department Of Geography

The Department of Geography was established under the Faculty of Earth, Environment and Space Sciences in 2014 with the commencement of the University.  Presently, the department offers the Post Graduate Degree (Master of Science) in Geography, PG Diploma in Geoinformatics and Ph.D. with major thrust on field and lab-based learning.

The main thrust areas of the Department are Geomorphology, Climatology, Environmental Management, Urban and Regional Development Planning, Planning, Development and Management of Agriculture Resources, Disaster Management etc. The department is putting its special focus to inculcate the quality education in the command area of university and empower the rural communities especially farmers to deal with the present challenges faced by the agrarian community due to environmental degradation and climate change especially in the south western part of Haryana. The department offers 50 seats (along with two supernumerary seats for the residents of Prem Nagar Village) in M.Sc. course.

The department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Netra Institute of Geoinformatics Management & Technology (NIGMT) Foundation, New Delhi as a Training, Skill and Placement Partner for three academic years. The department is conducting Socio-Economic and Physical Field Survey for the development of research thrust among students. The department has prepared its own academic calendar and organizes activities and events of academic importance regularly. The department has major focus on collaboration with other institutes and industries to build up academia-industry relationship.

Vision

To provide the teaching and educational experiences of the highest quality, promotion of scholarly activities, academic freedom and diversity of ideas and conduct of vital research that benefits society with a global perspective.

Mission

  1.  To promote the theoretical knowledge along with special focus on practical and field based activities for promotion of comprehensive understanding of all realms of geographical studies.
  2. To increase the visibility of Department as a research department through faculty scholarship, research grant activities and international collaborations.
  3. To provide the best educational experience to our students through innovative teaching, engagement with the community and stakeholders

Message of the Dean: -On behalf of all our faculty, staff and students, welcome and warm greetings!

It is with great honour and pleasure that I extend best wishes to you all on behalf of the entire faculty. The faculty is committed to promote good academics and research in the university. At different departments of the faculty, students learn from the faculty members who are educated in renowned educational institutions and carry extensive knowledge both of real world and academics. Our faculty members are excellent in teaching and research, and regularly publish in top academic journals. They bring innovation and diversity to the classroom, which helps us deliver memorable learning experiences to students. In addition to this, students also get chance to interact with specialists and alumni, who help broaden their understanding about various concepts through their own experiences. I assure to our students and parents that they will learn many new things and add several new dimensions in his/her academic life while studying in the university.

Dr. Pawan Kumar

Assistant Professor & In-charge

98717-11290
pawankumar@cblu.ac.in
incharge.geog@cblu.ac.in

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Dr. Utpal Kumar

Assistant Professor

On Contract On Consolidated Salary (OCOCS)

89689-37985
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Dr. Deepika Sankhyan

Assistant Professor

On Contract On Consolidated Salary (OCOCS)

81463-64711
sankhyayandeepika840@gmail.com

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Dr. Rakesh Kumar

Assistant Professor

(On Contract On Consolidated Salary (OCOCS)

94679-55525
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Dr. Surbhi Gaur

Assistant Professor

On Contract On Consolidated Salary (OCOCS)

92890-61972
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Sh. Jitender Sheoran

Lab Technician

Regular

Sh. Munish Kumar

Daftari

Outsourced

Sh. Parmod

Peon

Outsourced

Course: M.Sc. Geography

Duration : 2 Years

Course Type : Post Graduation

The Department offers Post Graduate Degree (Master of Science) in Geography (50 seats and 2 super numeric seats) with major thrust on practical and field-based learning. Since 2019-20 the Department is offering Choice based credit system (CBCS) with three major specializations i.e., Geomorphology, Environmental Geography and Human Geography; furthermore, with special focus on Research methodology, communication & IT skills and hobby clubs for overall development of students. The department organises various lecture series for the student’s time to time. The syllabus of the M. Sc programme has one of the best schemes in India and helps students to clear various competitive exams.

B.A./B.Sc. (General or Hons.) with Geography as a subject with at least 45% marks in aggregate (42.75% in case of SC/ST/Blind/Visually/Differently Abled etc. candidates).

10150/- (Annual)

Course: PG Diploma in Geo-Informatics

Duration : 1 Year

Course Type : Post Graduation

The department has started PG Diploma in Geoinformatics (PGDGi) from the Session 2020-21 having 20 Seats. The PGDGi aims to provide conceptual understanding on Remote Sensing, GIS (Geographical Information System), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies, digital image processing and interpretation, digital photogrammetry, digital cartography in collaboration with the leading academic and research institutions and industries with special focus on field and lab based learning along with placement priority.

The minimum Eligibility condition of 50% (47.50% in case of SC / ST / Blind / Visually/ Differently Abled etc. candidates) marks in the qualifying Examination from recognized university by UGC/ AICTE or Equivalent. Graduation in B.A./B.A. (Hons) with Geography/ B.Sc. (Non-medical). Graduate in Engineering (e.g. BE/B.Tech. etc.) with in Civil/Electronics/ IT/Computer Science or related areas.
Post Graduate in Applied Sciences/Geography/Geology/ Physics/Mathematics/Geo-physics/Environment
/Computational Sciences or allied areas. Post Graduate in Engineering Sciences (e.g. M.Sc/M.Tech. in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, etc.).

20000/- (Annual)

Course: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Duration :

Course Type : Ph.D.

The department has started Ph.D. programme since 2021. Presently, there are two Ph.D. Scholars pursuing their research work on different theme in the department.

As Per University Ordinance

Sr. No.

Name of the Event

Date of Event

1.                   

Invited/Extension Lecture

November 20, 2018

2.                   

Induction Programme

 October 31, 2019

3.                   

Invited Lecture on Celebration of GIS Day

November 13, 2019

4.                   

Invited Lecture on Conservation, Management and Development of Water Resources, Sh. Rajendra, Water Man of India

 October 31, 2019

5.                   

Special Online Course on ‘Remote Sensing, GIS and GNSS Technology’

April 13-25, 2020

6.                   

International Webinar on ‘Future of Geo-Informatics Technology’

May 04, 2020

7.                   

Two Weeks Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ‘Earth, Environment and Space Sciences for Mankind’

May 21-30, 2020

8.                   

One Day Online Workshop on ‘Fuzzy Machine/Deep Learning for Remote Sensing Data Processing’

June 01, 2020

9.                   

Intra-University Poster Making Competition on World Environment Day on the theme: 

‘Covid-19 Pandemic & Environmental Issues’

June 05, 2020

10.               

Special Course on

“Overview of Planetary Geosciences with Special Emphasis to the Moon and Mars”

June 08-12, 2020

11.               

Special Course on

“Health GIS: Geoinformatics for Covid 19”

June 15-19, 2020

12.               

Special Course on

“Satellite Photogrammetry and its Applications”

June 29-July 03, 2020

13.               

Special Course on “Application of Geo-informatics in Ecological Studies”

July 13-24, 2020

14.               

Special Course on “Geospatial Inputs for Enabling Master Plan Formulation”

July 27-31, 2020

15.               

Special Course on “Remote Sensing Applications in Agricultural Water Management”

August 03-07, 2020

16.               

Online Teacher’s Training entitled “Online Teaching: Challenges & Ways Forward”

Sept. 07-11, 2020

17.               

Teacher’s Day Celebration

Sept. 05, 2021

18.               

Alumni Meet

Sept. 30, 2021

19.               

One Week Workshop on Geo Spatial Technologies

October 08-12, 2021

20.               

One Day National Seminar on “Climate change & Disasters: Vulnerability and Mitigation Strategies

October 13, 2021

21.               

Physical Field Work/Survey to Harshil & Nearby areas of Uttarkashi District (Uttrakhand)

October 16-26, 2021

22.               

Parents Teachers Meeting

November 30, 2021

23.               

Invited Talk on “Important Management Practices to Mitigate the Effect of Soil Erosion” on World Soil Day

December 06, 2021

24.               

Extension Lecture/Invited Talk (Online) on International Mountain Day

December 14, 2021

25.

One Day National Webinar on “Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible”

24-3-2022

26.

21 Days Training on “Geospatial Science and Technologies”

 

23/05/2022-12/06/2022

27.

Public Interaction Program (PIP)

On “Groundwater: Problem, Prospects and Possibilities”

 

19/07/2022

28.

Acquaintance Program on “Acquaintance Program of National Geochronology, Facility (NGF)”

14/03/2023

Sr.No

Name of the item

Quantity

1.

Digital Planimeter

2

2.

Planimeter

10

3.

Parallax Bar

10

4.

Rotameter

10

5.

Mirror Stereoscope

10

6.

Pocket Stereoscope

20

7.

Garmin GPS

5

8.

Cup Anemometer

1

9.

Wet & Dry Thermometer

5

10.

Barometer & Hygrometer

1

11.

Compass

2

12.

Prismatic Compass

2

13.

Computers

15

Sr. No.

Name

Designation

From

To

1

Dr. Rishi Pal

In-charge

27.07.2017 

21.10.2017

2

Dr. Anand Kumar

In-charge

02.11.2017

19.11.2017

3

Dr. Rishi Pal

In-charge

20.11.2017

23.08.2018

4

Dr. Satvir Singh

In-charge

24.08.2018

04.11.2018

5

Dr. Pawan Kumar

In-charge

05.11.2018

Till date

Publications:

  • Kumar, P., Sharma, M. C., Singh, Y., Singh, N., Kumar, P., & Chopra, S. (2019). Itacolumite (Flexible Sandstone) From Kaliana, Charkhi Dadri District, Haryana, India. Journal of the Geological Society of India, 93(3), 278–284.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12594-019-1174-0 (Impact Factor: 994).
  • Saini, R., Chand, M., Deswal, S., David, I., Kumar, P., Kumar, P., … Chopra, S. (2019). Anthropocene Glacio-archaeological evidence of permanent settlements within a glacier end moraine complex during 980-1840 AD : The Miyar Basin , Lahaul Himalaya , India. Anthropocene, 26, 100197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ancene.2019.100197 (Impact Factor: 390).
  • Chand P., Sharma M. C., Baruah U. D., Deswal S., Latief S. U., Saini R., Kumar P., Prakash S., Kumar P. (2019). Shrinking Glaciers of the Himachal Himalaya: A Critical Review. In Environmental Change in the Himalayan Region (Cham: Springer International Publishing), 89-115.
  • Gaur, S., Kumar, P., (2022). Geospatial Mapping of Urban Sprawl And Morphological Dynamics of Jaipur City, Rajasthan. Journal of The Asiatic of Society of Mumbai, ISSN:0972-0766, Vol. XCV.
  • Deswal S., Sharma M. C., Saini R., Chand P., Prakash S., Kumar P., Barr L.D., Latief S.U., Dalal P., Bahuguna I.M., (2022). Reconstruction of post-little ice age glacier recession in the Lahaul Himalaya, north-west India. GEOGRAFISKA ANNALER: SERIES A, PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY. https://doi.org/10.1080/043533676.2022.2148082

Technical Reports/Proceedings/Articles (without perr review process): 

  • Kumar, N., Kumar P. (2019) “ग्रामीण विरासत के विविध रंग” Kurukshera Magazine,(Hindi) 65 (06) 48-50.

 

Room No- 220, Srinivasa Ramanujan Bhawan, Prem Nagar Campus,

Department of Geography, Faculty of Physical Science

Chaudhary Bansi Lal University

Hansi Road, Bhiwani

Haryana - (127021)

E-mail: incharge.geog@cblu.ac.in

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