ABOUT ICMS

The first Indian Colloquium on Micropalaeontology & Stratigraphy (ICMS) was organised by Dr. S. Sambe Gowda at Bangalore to commemorate the 75th birth anniversary of Late Prof. L. Rama Rao. The results of the colloquium were so encouraging and inspiring that the entrepreneurs on this subject organized similar colloquium periodically. The ICMS has served as a platform for deliberation and proliferation of ideas as well as encourage and recognize young workers in the field of micropalaeontology and stratigraphy. Half a century since then, 27 colloquia have been successfully convened, and has been popular amongst scientists and students alike as true it is for industry and academia alike. We are elated to have the opportunity to host the next i.e. the 28th ICMS-2021 at Savitribai Phule Pune University!

The tenth ICMS was convened by Dr. R.M. Badve at MACS Pune in December 1982. It has been almost 40 years since then that Pune has witnessed such a gathering in micropalaeontology and stratigraphy, that is capable of inspiring many young post-graduate students. Pune has contributed several illustrious palaeontologists to the history of palaeontology of India, namely Dr. G.W. Chiploonkar, Dr. M.A Ghare, Dr. G.L. Badam, Dr. P.S. Mahabale, Dr. R.M. Badve, Dr. V.G. Phansalkar, Dr. V.D. Borkar and many in the younger generations working in the different organizations all over the country today.

We genuinely believe organizing the 28th ICMS at SPPU would offer a great boost to the new generation of geologists / palaeontologists of Pune and surrounding regions. It would also expose them to the recent advancements in the field of micropalaeontology & stratigraphy and inspire/encourage them to venture in related fields. We look forward to continue with the legacy of serving the cause of exchange and dissemination of new scientific knowledge as well as opportunities and offer a platform to young researchers and students all over the country to interact with established and distinguished scientists.

ABOUT PUNE

Apart from being known as an academic and IT hub, Pune is blessed with pleasant climate all-round the year. Pune lies on the western margin of the Deccan plateau, at an altitude of 560 m above sea level. It is on the leeward side of the Sahyadri mountain range, which forms a barrier from the Arabian Sea. As the city is also drained by several rivers, it’s an ideal site for exploring Quaternary sedimentary records. This geological setting is of great interest to geologists, palaeontologists, and tourists alike. Pune has also played a strategic role in the development of the Maratha Kingdom and preserves records of history from 9th Century CE to present.

When in Pune, there is no shortage of things to do. From history, spiritualism and adventurous activities, to thriving nightlife, shopping, mouth-watering food trail, and great sightseeing, Pune has a host of options to keep you occupied. Pune has bagged the title of India’s most liveable city in India for 2018, as per the Ease of Living Index 2018, released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). This is just the place where you can get a glimpse of developing new India, where the old blends with new, and tradition blends with modernity almost seamlessly.

To top the merits, Pune is centrally located and well connected to every part of the country by road, rail and air and getting here is comparatively easy, comfortable and fast. Even local travel within Pune is easy, economical and safe given the well-knit communication network supported by autorickshaws and Ola-Uber cab services.