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Introduction
The readers of this web page are welcomed
by the faculty of the Department of Geology. The Department
of Geology is established in the year 1986. The department
follows the discipline but at the same time has a cordial
atmosphere filled with affection. Our identity in the campus
is in terms of the work culture. Value education is provided
to the students by the well experienced, highly qualified
and devoted staff. The teachers, with illustrious qualities
like sincerity, hard working nature, skilled at instrumental
and analytical work, researchers of international repute,
computer competent, workaholic, are student focused and
works towards the cause. The courses offered have tremendous
scope in its individual discipline. All the activities done
in the department tries to improve the overall personality
of the student. The main objectives of the department are:
i) To understand the discoveries and exploitation of the
Earth’s material for the benefit of Human civilization.
ii) To help the students in generation of self employment
schemes in Earth Sciences
Scope of
the Subject
Job potential after P.G. in Govt. and
Private Organizations. As a Geologist in various
organizations including Atomic Mineral Division, Geological
Survey of India, Oil & Natural Gas Commission, Indian Bureau
of Mines, G.S.D.A., D.G.M., Central Ground Water Board, Coal
India Ltd. Mineral Exploration Corporation, Hindustan Zinc
Ltd., Manganese Ore India Ltd., Coal Mines, Copper Mines,
and other mines, Granite companies, Private Oil Companies,
Scientists in National Geophysical Research Institute,
Remote Sensing Agencies Lecturer in Jr. Colleges, Colleges &
University Consultant in Groundwater, Engineering Geology,
Environmental Geology etc
Strong points of the Department
• Student Focused Teaching
• Curricula of National Standard
• Well qualified, experienced and devoted staff
• Good Class Rooms, Laboratories, Museum and with e-learning
facilities.
• Skill improvement activities: Home Assignment, Seminar,
Dissertation and Field Tour
• Special Counseling at individual level
Courses Offered
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Sr. No
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Program
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Level of study
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Intake
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1
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B.Sc. Geology
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Graduate
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20
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2
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M.Sc. Environmental Science
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Post graduate
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20
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3
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Ph.D. in Geology
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Research Programme
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As per vacancy
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The PG course is of 2 years duration consisting of 4
semesters.
Teaching faculty
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Name
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Designation
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Qualification
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Experience
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Specialization
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Dr.R.B.Muley
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Associate Professor & Head
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M.Sc. Geology) Ph.D
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23 Yrs, Teaching Experience
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Hydrogeology
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Dr. Shaikh Md. Babar
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Associate Professor
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M.Sc (Geology) Ph.D
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22 Yrs. Teaching Experience
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Quaternary Geology and
Geomorphology
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Laboratory Facilities
The department has a Geology museum which consists of
variety of geological rock, minerals, ores, fossil samples,
geomorphic models and self explanatory educative charts. The
department has got state of the art instrumentation for
geological, geochemical, geophysical, geographical and
environmental studies. All these instruments are used to
give hands on training to the students.
List of Equipments and Material
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Sr. No.
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Name of Equipment and Material
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Amount Rs.
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1
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GIS and Remote Sensing IDRISI
ANDES with Cartalinx Package containing Media CD
and Manual
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72250.00
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2
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Hand Held GPS Magellan’s
eXplorist 500 – Colour Hand Held GPS Package
with all accessories mentioned in Quotation
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38250.00
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3
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Nikon-51c Camera
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12000.00
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4
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Trinocular Polarising
Microscope- CENSICO Make POL-TN-O-CXL with
Digital Camera for Micro Imaging System PMB
Model. MICRODIGICAM-CAP-I
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81616.00
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5
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Sieve shaker Gyratory Model
SSG-I (Improved model)
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17710.00
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6
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20 Test seives
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10711.00
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7
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Sedimentation International
Pipette Analysis kit
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14500.00
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8
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Digital Theodolite
ET-02 accuracy 2sec, least count 1sec
Duel Display
complete with Aluminium stand and
stave Make
: South
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81000.00
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9
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Multi-thermometer, pH,
Compass and weather station digital
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3329.00
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10
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Satellite Imageries
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66000.00
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11
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Coolpix Digital Camera
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13500.00
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12
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Single Stacking Resistivity
Meter
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125900.00
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13
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IGIS make Water level
Indicator
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17100.00
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14
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Aquifer win 32 software
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45916.00
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15
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Munsell colour chart
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10000.00
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16
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Map Measurer (K&R German
made)
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1200.00
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17
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Computer systems with scanner
printer and web camera
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84000.00
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18
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Sony Handicam Digital Video
camera
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23000.00
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19
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Microtech Inverter and
batteries
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19000.00
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20
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Digital Planimeter
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40000.00
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21
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Mirror Stereoscope
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33760.00
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22
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Digital Balance
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11250.00
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Research & Extension
The department has identified Groundwater, Environment,
Quaternary Geology, Remote Sensing and Geomorphology as
thrust areas of the research. Environmental pollution
including water, air and soil, monitoring and evaluation
studies is being carried out in and around Parbhani city.
The department also actively participates in the earthquake
monitoring studies in this area. Few Sponsored research
projects are completed and ongoing in the areas of
hydrogeological aspects in and around, Parbhani district,
Quaternary geology and geomorphology of the Killari-Latur
region along Terna-Manjra river basin and Godavari valley
etc.
The research ambience of the teachers can be reflected
through their research approach from quantitative to
qualitative in terms of publishing papers. Many important
research papers are being published in thrust areas
mentioned above.
Research Projects:
The dapertment has completed five major and minor research
projects and raised more than Rs. 26 lakhs. There are two
on-going projects funded by UGC and University.
Memorandum of Understanding
The department has signed Memorandum of understanding with
School of Earth Sciences, S.R.T.M. University, Nanded.
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The school (University) signed an Memorandum of
Understanding with National Geophysical Research
Institute, Hyderabad
Teaching & Learning
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Sophisticated Teaching aids like LCD projectors,
e-learning CDs and Web-based materials are used in the
regular teaching. Teaching is student focused. There is
incremental growth in the percentage of the passed out
students.
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The faculty of the school of earth sciences is student
friendly and is accessible to the students even after
class room teaching
RESEARCH TOPICS OF THE TEACHING FACULTY
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Sr. No.
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Name
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RESEARCH
TOPICS
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Name Of The University
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Year
Of Award
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1
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Dr. R.B. Muley
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Influence of
Geology in Development of watershed s in the
Deccan Trap Region
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Dr B.A.M.U.
Aurangabad
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2000
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2
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Dr. Shaikh Md.
Babar
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Quaternary Geology and
Geomorphology of Purnariver basin Parbhani Dist.
Maharashtra
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S.R.T.M. Univ. Nanded
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2001
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Books Published
MINOR AND MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS
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Sr. No.
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Name
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Research
Topics
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Funding Agency
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Duration
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Amount Sanctioned
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Status
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1.
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Dr. R.B. Muley
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1)
Minor
research project entitled
“Influence of The Environment And Geological
Conditions On Ground Water In Parbhani Tahsil”
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U.G.C. W.R.O. Pune
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2 years
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4000.00
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Completed
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2)
Major
research project entitled
“Assessment of Groundwater Potential, Water quality
and Performance of Existing Water Harvesting
Structures from Drought Prone areas of Parbhani
District, Maharashtra”
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U.G.C. New Delhi
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3 years
(2008-11)
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641800.00
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Completed
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2.
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Dr. Shaikh Md. Babar
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1)
Minor
research project entitled
Hydrogeomorphological Analysis For Watershed
Devlopment In Jintur Tahsil, Parbhani Distric,
Maharashtra.
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U.G.C. W.R.O. Pune
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2 years
(1998-2000)
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40000.00
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Completed
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2)
Minor
research project entitled “Analysis of Ground Water
Quality Affected by Pollution due to Sanitary and
Waste Disposals in the Stream of Pingalgad Nala in
Parbhani City of Maharashtra” during 2002 – 2004.
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U.G.C. W.R.O. Pune
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2 years
(2002-2004)
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50000.00
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Completed
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3)
Neotectonic and geomorphic studies to reveal the
palaeoseismic history of Terna River basin of
Latur-Osmanabad district, Maharashtra
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DST New Delhi
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1 year
(2005-2006)
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35000.00
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Completed
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4)
Minor
research project entitled
Application of Remote Sensing and GIS for
Hydrogeomorphological Studies of Tawarja River
Sub-basin of Latur Districts, Maharashtra.
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S.R.T.M. University Nanded
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2 years
(2010-2012)
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31000.00
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Completed
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5) Major
Research Project entitled “Quaternary stratigraphy
and tectono-geomorphic evolution of the Terna-Manjra
River basin, Eastern Maharashtra” Sponsored by
Department of Science and Technology (DST) New Delhi
amount sanctioned
Rs. 8,40,000=00.
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D.S.T.
New Delhi
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3 years
(2007-10)
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1020860.00
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Completed
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6) Major Research Project
entitled “Quaternary Geology and Geomorphometric
Characteristics of Godavari River Basin in
Parbhani-Nanded Districts of Maharashtra.” Sponsored
by UGC New Delhi during amount sanctioned Rs.
7,78,600=00.
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U.G.C. New Delhi
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3 years
(2007-10)
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819530.00
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Completed
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7)
Major Research Project entitled Quaternary
Stratigraphy and Geomorphometric
Characteristics of Sindphana River Sub-basin
in Beed-Parbhani Districts of Maharashtra”,
sponsored by UGC, New Delhi, amount sanctioned Rs.
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U.G.C. New Delhi
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3 years
(2012-14)
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1148800.00
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On going
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