Ashokaditya Dhurandhar

ASHOKADITYA PRAKASH DHURANDHAR

E-Mail: apdhurandhar@rediffmail.com; apdhurandhar@gmail.co.in;

Contact No.:  +91 97693 66674

 

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ~ Uranium, Gem Corundum, Gold, Base metals Iron Coal Exploration & Exploitation ~ QUALITY ASSURANCE

 

A seasoned professional with nearly 24 years of experience in Uranium Exploration, Heavy Mineral Sand (HMS), REE, Gem Corundum, Gold, Base metals, Iron, Coal Exploration & Exploitation, Research & Development, Quality Assurance & Testing.

Possess high level skills in leading multidisciplinary integrated minerals & metals exploration involving all aspects of Field Geology, Photo Geology, Remote Sensing, GIS, Airborne Gamma Ray Spectrometric & Magnetic Surveys, Multi-elemental Geochemical Surveys, Radon Emanometry,  exploratory drilling and resource evaluation etc. Successfully handled the multidisciplinary integrated uranium exploration for Sandstone, Unconformity related/type, Iron Oxide Breccia type and Vein Type, Skarn type and unconventional extremely diverse type Uranium Mineralization, REE, Gem Corundum and Gold exploration & mining. Adeptly deployed PC for interpreting the geological data. Possesses leadership qualities to lead independent research groups. Published numerous publications in the areas of new technologies and emerging challenges. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices in selecting methods & techniques for obtaining solutions.

 

Effective communicator with strong analytical & organizational abilities. Skilled in conducting various discussions with the clients and supporting the exploration program of the clients in India and International locations.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

 

Research & Development

q  Carrying out the interpretation and analysis of:

o    Radiometric, geochemical, radon Emanometry, exploratory drilling and geological data.

o    Satellite data, aerial photographs, GIS analysis for identification of target areas for uranium, Heavy Mineral Sand, Rare earth elements (REE), Gem Corundum, Gold & Platinum group Elements (PGE), Iron & Coal exploration.

q  Conducting the environmental investigations for uranium and other metals/coal deposits and adjoining areas as per the government directives for mine operations.

q  Reviewing the detailed documents explaining about the work and its results.

q  Overseeing the requirement gathering, functional specifications & creating high level design documents.

q  Preparing the atomic minerals database for Uranium Exploration Activities.

q  Identifying, collecting, processing, analysing and cataloguing data, according to the established protocol, procedures & standards, as appropriate to specific objectives of the research study.

q  Planning and organising day-to-day on-site research activities and resolving procedural and logistical problems as appropriate to the timely completion of research objectives.

q  Oil & Gas block resource assessment and planning & execution of exploration

q  International Strategy.

 

Quality Assurance & Testing

q  Reviewing the technical specifications, stability/ validation protocols, reports & other quality documents.

q  Ensuring compliance with the standards for geochemical sampling, analytical trials and Environmental standards as per the International standards.

q  Ensuring stringent adherence to quality standards, norms & practices, identifying gaps and taking corrective action and Preventive action.

 

CAREER CONTOUR

 

International Mining Alliance                          October 2011 - Present

 

Vice President & Country Head - India

 

Key responsibility

q  To achieve the mission objectives of International Mining Alliance with respect to India.

q  To link the global mining industry, to achieve equality, mutual benefits, resources sharing, exchange and cooperation of the global mining industry, to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the global mining industry, to promote the sustainable development of the global mining industry, and to enhance the international status and anti-risk capability of the mining industry.

q  To coordinate help, and integrate the world's mineral resources, capitals, national policies, to address investment and financing difficulties and problems for international major projects, to promote the effective utilization of mineral resources of the developing countries, and to promote the scientific research, development, employment and economic development of the world's mining industry.

 

Varun Industries Limited, Mumbai                  May 2010 – Present

 

Vice President, Exploration (Minerals & Metals)

 

Key Responsibilities:

q  Overall planning and execution of Multidisciplinary Uranium, REE, Ilmenite, Platinum Group Elements (PGE), Gold & Gemstones Exploration, mining and Soalala Iron ore, Melaky coal mining and Oil & Gas exploration in Republic of Madagascar.

q  Identifying exploration opportunities consistent with the corporate strategic plan, and assisting in negotiations for the acquisition of such opportunities. Assisting in evaluation of opportunities for acquisition and development. Coordinating and liaising with outside consultants, Bankers and business partners in achieving exploration goals and identifying opportunities.

q  Maintaining current knowledge of developments, trends, competitive environment and regulatory changes of the mining industry.

q  Planning and Formulation of Joint Ventures with other Multinational companies for business expansion in various countries.

q  Planning & execution of oil and gas exploration in onshore Morondava basin and sainte Marie offshore block in Madagascar. Liaison with international consultants & certification companies.

q  Supervising a team of Managers, Exploration Geologists & Geophysicists.

q  Achieving the corporation's exploration goals within budget. Conducting due diligence for International Joint Ventures.

 Key Highlights

q  Discovered Gold, Platinum deposit in Ranopiso Anosy region and Gem Corundum (Ruby & Sapphire) & Gold Deposits in Ihosy North, Madagascar. Further evaluations are in progress under JV.

q  Recently successful JV with Cluff Resources Pacific NL, an Australian mining Company (ASX listed).

q  Development of Antsirabe (Extremely diverse unconventional type uranium deposit) and Tranomaro Uranium (Skarn type) Occurrences and old partially mined uranium mines. Development of Fort Dauphin beach sand heavy mineral deposits for rare earths elements (REE) exploitation.

q  Successful liaison with Bayphase Limited, U.K for onshore hydrocarbon prospects in Morondava Basin Madagascar.

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Since Feb ‘89               Government of India, Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research,

                                                            Dept. of Atomic Energy

 

Growth Path

 

Since Nov ’06 to April 2010                 Scientific Officer-F, AMD, Central Region (CR), Nagpur

 

Roles and Responsibilities

q  Serving as a Core Group Leader of the Gondwana Investigations.

q  Carrying out the strategic planning of Uranium Exploration in Indian Gondwana; conducting the remote sensing, GIS data analysis and planning and execution of airborne geophysical surveys and data analysis for radioactive mineral targeting.

 

Key Highlights

q  Successfully represented Indian Delegation in Joint AMD-AREVA NC International Workshop on Uranium Exploration.

q  Instrumental in carrying out comprehensive database preparation for Indian Gondwanas as Group leader.

q  Vital role in discovery and development of Shahpani- Gayagohan Uranium Occurrence in Betul-Chhindwara Crystalline.

 

Nov ‘06 to Oct ‘08                    Scientific Officer-F, AMD, Central Region (CR), Nagpur

 

Roles and Responsibilities

q  Functioning as Core Group Leader of Gondwana Investigations and overseeing the multidisciplinary (Geological, Radiometric, multi-elemental Geochemical, exploratory drilling) Uranium Exploration in Gondwana basin of central India.

q  Carrying out the 2 and 3D modeling of exploration data.

q  Acting as a Coordinator for officer’s training in Airborne Surveys and Remote Sensing for Uranium Exploration.

 

Oct ‘05 to Nov ’06        Scientific Officer-F, AMD, NER, Shillong  -In-charge Remote Sensing Lab, Atomic  Minerals Data Centre (AMDC) and Nodal Officer for Anunet-VSAT & Seismic station

 

Roles and Responsibilities

q  Overseeing the complete planning and execution of multielemental geochemical surveys for unconformity type/ related uranium deposits in Proterozoic Basins of North-eastern India.

q  Carrying out the interpretation and analysis of Satellite Data, Aerial Photographs for identification of target areas for Uranium exploration in Cretaceous Sediments of Mahadek Basin and Proterozoic Shillong Basin.

q  Preparing the Atomic Minerals database for Uranium Exploration Activities in NER.

q  Managing the 2D and 3D modeling of exploration data and preparing database using ILWIS-GIS.

q  Functioning as a Member Secretary Stores & Indents, Looking after the materials procurements, preparation of budget estimate for the Region.

 

Key Highlights

q  Played a vital role training the geologists on Database Management, Remote Sensing and Geochemical surveys for Uranium exploration. Training to staff on Office Automation Systems.

q  Prepared the following:

o    First Environmental Radiation Map of Meghalaya; It will serve as baseline for Future Uranium Mining.

o    First Spatial and Temporal Environmental Baseline map based on Hydrogeochemical data around Wahkyn Uranium Deposit.  

o    Biography Profiled in Marquis Whos Who various editions.

q  Distinguished the Alumnus Award by NIT Raipur.

 

Nov ‘03 to Aug ‘05       Scientific Officer-E, AMD, NER, Shillong

 

Roles and Responsibilities

q  Planning as well as executing the multielemental geochemical surveys for locating unconformity type/ related uranium deposits in Proterozoic Basins of Northeastern India.

q  Conducting interpretation & analysis of geochemical, geological and satellite data for litho structural mapping.

 

Key Highlights

q  Handled the multi media multi-elemental geochemical mapping of Shillong Basin.

q  Represented AMD in Dept. of Atomic Energy Vision m

 

Oct ‘01 to Oct ‘03                    Technical Secretary to Regional Director (NER), Shillong

 

Roles and Responsibilities

q  Providing assistance in the technical matters in planning, execution and coordinating multidisciplinary exploration program and administrative works in the Northeastern Region.

q  Overseeing the maintenance of LAN and PC’s in the Region.

q  Conducting a follow-up of vehicle repairs in the region as a member secretary of the vehicle repairs committee.

q  Preparing the monthly, brief annual and annual progress reports and proposals for field assignments.

q  Coordinating with the State Geological Programming Boards.

 

Key Highlights

q  Served as In-charge of:

o    Safety & Remote Sensing Laboratory AMD, NER, Shillong.

o    Safety NER looking after the works related to radiation safety of personnel working in the Northeastern Region and monitoring effluent quality of Chemical Laboratory and drinking water.

o    Remote Sensing Laboratory and handled the interpretation of satellite data and aerial photographs pertaining to the areas under investigation in the region.

q  Successfully imparted training to geologists & staff on various aspects of office automation system, database management, remote sensing and geochemical surveys for uranium exploration.

 

Dec ‘00 to Oct ’01                    Scientific Officer-E, AMD, NER, Shillong

 

Roles and Responsibilities

q  Handling database management and preparation of Atomic Minerals Database for north-eastern region India.

 

Nov ‘98 to Dec ’00                   Scientific Officer-E, AMD, Northern Region, New Delhi

 

Roles and Responsibilities

q  Overseeing the planning, execution and coordination of multidisciplinary exploration program.

q  Taking care of the detailed radiometric, geological (trenching, test pitting, S.P. logging and geological mapping) and geochemical investigation preparatory for drilling vein type uranium mineralization, Exploratory drilling and geochronological investigations.

 

Key Highlights

q  Vital role in the discovery & development of Anjangira-Deohar-Sagobandh Uranium occurrence in Sonebhadra district U.P.

q  Successfully implemented Global Positioning System for geological investigation and database management.

q  Revised the Stratigraphy of Dudhi Group based on the first Geochronological data from the area.

 

Feb ’93 – Jan ‘98                     Scientific Officer-D, AMD, Northern Region, New Delhi

 

Roles and Responsibilities

q  Taking care of Radiometric, Hydrogeochemical, Lithogeochemical and Stream Sediment Reconnaissance for Uranium and other radioactive mineral targeting.

q  Interpreting data and handling the geological mapping on various scales, trenching, test pitting & S.P. logging.

q  Carrying out the imaging of geochemical, S.P. log and radiation data, geochronological investigations,  database management and working on GIS.

 

Feb ‘89 to Jan ‘93                    Scientific Officer-C, AMD, Hyderabad

 

Roles and Responsibilities

q  Planning and executing the airborne gamma ray spectrometric (AGRS) and magnetic (AM) surveys.

q  Taking part in the low altitude AGRS & AM Surveys clocking 100 hours and 15 minutes in parts of Cauvery Basin (TN) and S. Rewa Basin (M.P.).

q  Handling the imaging and interpretation of AGRS data for radioactive mineral targeting various parts of India and for delineation of Hydrocarbon bearing structures in Cauvery Basin and South Rewa Basin.

 

Key Highlights

q  Played a vital role in conducting the photo-interpretations and remote sensing data analysis for Litho-structural mapping and defining controls of mineralisation using aerial photographs and satellite data.

q  Successfully carried out a Geological, Radiometric & Hydrogeochemical surveys in parts of Proterozoic Penganga basin.

Aug ’88 to Feb ’89                               The Dean P.G. & R. Indian Institute of Technology Khargpur, W.B. as Senior

                                                                                    Research Scholar, IIT Kharagpur

 

Roles and Responsibilities

q  Carrying out the remote sensing for Mineral Exploration in parts of Puruliya Distt., W.B.     

Previous Assignments

Apr ‘88 to Aug ’88                               The Director M.P. Council of Science & Technology Bhopal (M.P.) as Scientist    

(Remote Sensing)

q     Hydrogeomorphological mapping of Western Madhya Pradesh using Satellite data products.

 

Jul ’87 to Mar ’88                                 The Principal Govt. College of  Engg. & Tech. Raipur (M.P.) as Lecturer

q  Photogeology & Remote Sensing teaching at M. Tech. Level also consultant Hydrogeologist for Hydrogeological Investigations in Western Madhya Pradesh. Integrated surveys involving Remote Sensing, Photogeology, Geophysical (Electrical methods) and well development techniques etc.

 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

 

1984     B.Sc. from Awadhesh Pratap Singh University Rewa, M.P.; marks - 71.9%- Third Rank in Joint merit

1987     M.Tech. (App. Geol.) from Government College of Engineering & Technology (National Institute of

                        Technology) Ravishanker University, Raipur (M.P.); marks- 79.8% First Rank in merit (Gold Medalist).

2009     M.B.A. (Dual specialization in Systems Management (Major) and Marketing Management) from Sikkim

                        Manipal University; possess A grade.

 

DISSERTATIONS

 

q    Dissertation in Geology, Exploration & Mining of Copper at Khetri Copper Complex, Rajasthan, India.

q    Dissertation in Global Uranium Resources, Marketing and Knowledge management in Exploration Geochemistry.

 

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS

 

q  Survey and Exploration for Atomic Minerals from Atomic Minerals Division, Training School Hyderabad.

q  Short Course on Remote Sensing (SCO-5) from IIRS, Dehradun (U.P.), Dept. of Space.

q  Orientation course on Digital Image Analysis from Regional Remote Sensing Service Center Bangalore, Dept. of Space.

q  Geological applications of remote sensing with emphasis on spectral properties. A training for the young scientists from developing nations from University of Poona India, Training under the auspices of IUGS, UNESCO, DOS & India-US Fund (IGCP264).

q  Project Management training for Senior Officers (E & F Grade) from Bhabha Atomic Research Center Management Training school in collaboration with National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) Mumbai.

q  Microwave Remote Sensing: Training on SARScape software for Microwave data analysis & data processing and at RRSSC, DOS, Nagpur.

 

HONORS AND ACCOLADES

 

q  Distinction of receiving:

o Merit scholarship during the M. Tech. (App. Geol.) by M.P. Technical Education Board Bhopal.

o Silver Jubilee Commemoration Medal & University Gold Medal for attaining first position in M.Tech. (Applied Geology).

o C-DAC (Center for Developments on Advanced Computing) award for best paper presentation conferred by the Indian Society of Remote Sensing during ISRS Symposium 1996 at University of Poona, India.

o Chhattisgarh State Merit Award in 2008 by State Youth Association, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India.

q  Named the Distinguished Alumnus 2005 by Govt. College of Engineering & Technology (NIT), Raipur (C.G.).

q  Functioned as a Chairman and conducted all the proceedings of a Technical Session “Basement for Proterozoic” during the National Symposium on Proterozoic Systems in India: Evolution and Economic Potentials at Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.

q  Biographic profile listed in Marquis Who’s Who in Science & Engineering in Sep ’06 and Marquis Who’s Who in Asia (January 2007), 2006- 2007 published from New Providence, USA.

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 

q  Fellow of Geological Society of India.

q  Fellow of Indian Society of Engineering Geologists.

q  Fellow of Indian Society of Remote Sensing.

q  Fellow of Indian Society of Geomatics.

q  Fellow of Indian Society of Applied Geochemists.

q  Fellow of Indian Nuclear Society.

q  Fellow of Indian Society of Mining Geologists.

q  Fellow of Gondwana Geological Society.

 

IT FORTE

 

Software Packages         :           MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Paradox, Rockworks, Surfer, Statgraphics, SPSS, SYSTAT,

LOTUS, WATEQ4, R2V & CHIME, TWEEQ, THERMOCALC & Open Source Geological Software.

Other Tools                                :           Image Processing Software such as SIPS, ILWIS, ERDAS Imagine, IDRISI and open

Source GIS Software viz. QGIS, Map Windows GIS, SAGA GIS, Mapinfo Discover, Global Mapper, 3DEM.

 

PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS

 

q  Total 18 Publications

q  9 Journals- Six in English Journals and 3 in Hindi Journals.

q  10 Conferences.

q  31 Reports (Confidential as per the Atomic Energy ACT Govt. of India).

 

PERSONAL DOSSIER

 

Date of Birth: 27th September 1963

Public Profile: http://in.linkedin.com/pub/ashokaditya-dhurandhar/a/9ba/353s).

 

Annexure 1

 

List of Publications and Reports

q  Publications in Journals: 9; Six in English Journals; 3 in Hindi Journals.

q  A.P. Dhurandhar and C.L. Bhairam (1993): Sudur Sanvedan Ka Bhu Vijhyan Main Anuprayog - ek parichay, Smarika Vol. 3, pp. 47-59.  in Hindi.

q  A.P. Dhurandhar and C.L. Bhairam (2003): Vayvahit Gamma Kirano Ka Chhaya Chitran, Vigyan Va takniki Prashasan va lekha, AMD, NER, Shillong, pp. 16,  in Hindi.

q  S.K. Das and A.P. Dhurandhar (2009): Bharat Ka Vikash Avam Urja Ki Avasyakata, AMD, SR, Bangalore in Hindi Smarika, vol. 19, pp.194.

q  A.P. Dhurandhar and D.N. Saxena (1999): Integrated Airborne Gamma Ray Spectral and Satellite Data Analysis for U and REE Mineralisation - A case study from north Sagobandh area, district Sonbhadra Uttar Pradesh, India. Jour. Indian Soc. Remote Sensing, V.27, No.1, pp.43-57.C-DAC Award 1996 for the best paper during the Indian Society of Remote Sensing.

q  A.P. Dhurandhar, V. Rajagopalan, Ch. Raminaidu, P.S. Parihar and R.K. Gupta (2003): Petrological and Geochemical Characterization of Uraniferous Pegmatoid Leucosomes of Jura, District Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Gond. Geol. Maz. Vol. 7, pp. 279-295.

q  A.P. Dhurandhar, A. Latha and V. Krishna (2005): Geochronology and Petrochemistry of the Dubha Granite Sonbhadra District, Uttar Pradesh, India. Jour. Geol. Soc. India vol. 65, pp.459-467.

q  A.P. Dhurandhar, S.K. Srivastava, D.V.L.N. Sastry and P.S. Parihar (2006): Geochemistry and Geochronology of Metabasic Intrusions in Kirwil-Sagobandh Area, Northwestern Chhotanagpur Terrain. Indian Journal of geology v. 78, nos. 1-4, pp. 119-134.

q  A.P. Dhurandhar, Pramod Kumar, A. Majumdar and K. Umamaheswar (2007): Spatial and temporal variability of hydrogeochemical patterns around Wahkyn Uranium Deposit, Meghalaya; journal of Applied Geochemistry vol.10, pp.593-629. 

q  S., Zakaulla, H.S., Rajaraman, A.P., Dhurandhar, R., Timothy and K., Umamaheswar (2008): Petrology and geochemistry of Mid-Proterozoic arenaceous sediments of Barapani Formation of Shillong Group in parts of Meghalaya and Assam. Jour. Geol. Soc. India, vol 71, pp. 683-692.

 

Conferences: Ten.

q  A.P. Dhurandhar, T.A. Dattanarayana and S.N. Kak (1993): Use of aeroradiometric data for characterization of uranium favourability in Proterozoic lower Vampalle formation, Cuddapah Basin A.P. India; extended Abstract, Workshop on High Sensitivity Airborne Gamma Ray Spectrometric & Magnetic Surveys by AMD, DAE Hyderabad.   

q  A.P. Dhurandhar, D.N. Saxena, K. Shivkumar, D.V.L.N. Sastry and Suresh Khirwal (1998): Rb-Sr Geochronology and Petrochemistry of Mirgarani Granite and its Implications on Regional Stratigraphy of son valley area Uttar Pradesh, India. The XI convention of IGC Mysore 1998.

q  A.P. Dhurandhar (2004): Integration of Geoscientific data for Uranium Exploration- A future perspective. Paper presented during the DAE Vision for future meet April 2004, Classified Paper.

q  A.P. Dhurandhar (2007): Exploration Process Re-Engineering- A Concept for Enterprise Transformation. AMD Vision for future July 2007, Classified Paper.

q  A.P. Dhurandhar, H.S. Rajaraman, Syed Zakaulla and K. Umamaheswar (2005): Hanspani Aprupan Kshetra Main Uranium Khanijikaran Ki Sambhawanaye Hindi Seminar at AMD, NR, New Delhi October 2005, pp 55.

q  Singh, B.R., Dhurandhar, A.P., Johari, N.K., Roy, Madhuparna, Chhabra, J., Bhaumik B.K. and Rai, S.D., (2007): Characterization of Uranium Anomaly using Radiometric Methods and Petrological Studies; 15th National Symposium on “Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors and their Applications (SSNTD-15)”, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Badshahi Thaul Campus Tehri Garhwal, Uttaranchal, India, June 21-23, 2007.

q  A.P. Dhurandhar (2007): Uranium Potentials of Indian Gondwanas, AMD-AREVA NC Joint workshop during November 12-14, 2007, Hyderabad, India.

q  A.P. Dhurandhar; hydro-geochemical data processing for identification of spatial variability of geochemical signals in Siwaliks of Solan district H.P., India;

q  A. P. Dhurandhar, K Umamaheswar, S. Zakaulla, Ch. Raminaidu and U.K. Pandey (2010): Geochemistry and Geochronology of Basic Dykes, Mikir Hills Assam India. International Dyke Conference BHU Varanashi Feb 3-7, 2010, Abstract Vol. pp133.

q  A. P. Dhurandhar and S.K. Das (2009): Knowledge management in Uranium Exploration, Satpura Gondwana Basin, India, ISRS symposium Nagpur September’ 2009 pp33.

 

List of Reports: 34 (29 reports are Confidential as per the Atomic Energy ACT 1962 and 1987, Govt. of India):

q  Hydrogeomorphological mapping of Western Madhya Pradesh, India, with special reference to the Ground water potential Zone identification; submitted to Remote Sensing Applications Center, MAPCOST Bhopal, 1988.

q  Lithostructural and hydrogeomorphological mapping of part of Puruliya District of West Bengal, India; submitted to the Dept. of geology and geophysics, IIT Kharagpur in 1989.

q  Status report on Proterozoic Pakhal and Bhima investigations. By P.S. Naidu S.O./SD, Y.R. Satyasaradhi S.O./SD and A.P. Dhurandhar S.O/SC (undersigned associated only for investigations on Penganga Basin).

q  Geological analysis of remotely sensed data and integration with airborne gamma ray spectrometric data of Dhone - Jakkasanikuntla area, Cuddappah basin (A.P.).

q  Geochemical analysis of airborne gamma ray spectrometric data for parts of Cuddapah basin (A.P.).

q  Morphotectonic analysis in parts of Pranhita - Godavari Basin (A.P.) and (M.S.).

q  Analysis of airborne gamma ray spectrometric data of Cauvery Basin (Tamil Nadu) an AMD-ONGC project report.

q  Jointly prepared on behalf of AMD by A.P. Dhurandhar S.O./SC, V.J. Katti S.O./SE, T. A. Dattanarayana S.O./SE and S.N. Kak S.O./SF Submitted by The Director AMD, DAE to Oil and Natural Gas Commission, KDMIPE, Dehradun, India.      

q  Interim report on Son-Narmada Project.

q  A report on geochemical maps (Based on Airborne Gamma Ray Spectrometric Data) of Bijawar area.

q  Background Correction Procedures - A review

q  A geoinformatics of parts of Solan district (H.P.) an annual report for the field season 1993-94; for Investigations in Siwaliks and Dharamsala Group.

q  Ground checking of airborne gamma ray spectrometric data for targeting uranium and REE mineralisation in N. Sagobandh area district Sonbhadra (U.P.).

q  Detailed investigations on Syenites and Alkali Granites of Sonwani Area district Sonbhadra (U.P.)

q  Detailed investigations in Gariya-Kamaridand-Kirwani Area District Sonbhadra (U.P.); an annual report for the field season 1996-97.

q  Detailed investigations in the Jaurahi reserve forest, North Sagobandh Area District Sonbhadra (U. P.). An annual report for the field season 1997-98.

q  Uranium Mineralisation in Anjangira-Deohar Belt An annual Report for the Field Season 1998-99 Part I.

q  Uranium Mineralisation in Jura area (Part II Annual report for the F.S. 1998-99).

q  Geochemistry of high potassic granites from Sonbhadra District Uttar Pradesh, India, 1999.

q  Uranium Mineralisation in Anjangira-Deohar-Bisrampur-Dumariya Belt Jaurahi Reserve Forest District Sonbhadra (U. P.); an annual Report for the Field Season 1999-2000.

q  Status report on the database of Atomic Mineral Resources of Northeastern region 2001.

q  Annual report on the Lithostructural interpretations of Satellite data for the Proterozoic Bomdila and Sela Group of parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Garo and Khasi Hills Area Meghalaya.

q  Multielemental Litho, Hydro and Pedo Geochemical & Radiometric Surveys in Parts of Proterozoic Shillong Basin Meghalaya.

q  Geological, geochemical (Litho & Hydro) and radiometric surveys in parts of Proterozoic Shillong Basin in Mikir Hills, Nagaon District, Assam.       

q  Annual report for the Atomic Minerals Data centre, Remote Sensing, Environmental Investigations and Regional Stores of AMD Northeastern Region, India in November 2006.

q  Radiometric Reconnaissance, Hydrogeochemical and Water Radon Surveys in Gondwana Sediments of Jabalpur and Narsingpur Districts M.P. Annual report for the field season 2006-2007.

q  Radiometric Reconnaissance in Motur Formation of Satpura Gondwana Basin, Pench-Kanhan Area and Uranium mineralization in basement fracture zones in Betul-Chhindwara Crystallines of M.P. Field Season 2007-08 

q  Detailed Report on Motur Formation of Satpura Gondwana, Central India, 2008.

q  An Interim Report on Gondwana Investigation of Central India. A core group Report, 2008.

q  An abridged Report of Gondwana Core Group. 2009.

q  Annual Report on Knowledge Integration in GIS environment of Satpura Gondwana of Central India, 2009.

q  Madagascar - An Alternate World

q  A review of uranium occurrences in Madagascar

q  A Report on Ambohitrazo Gem Corundum and Ambavakybemaha Gold Occurrence, Ihosy North, Fianarantsoa Region, Madagascar