Dear friends,
Kindly find attached herewith an invitation for NEST 2008 conference 2008 at DANDELI, Karnataka. You all are invited. Regards Rajendra , NEST NATURE ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY AND TRANSFORMATIONS (NEST) DONGAR GHAR, HILLTOP RESIDENCE, CHORAO ISLANDS, TISWADI, GOA. PH:(0832)2492014. 31/A, IGREJ VADDO, MARNA, SIOLIM, BARDEZ, GOA. 403517 PH: (0832)2272164 E-mail: [email protected] FOUNDER: Dr. Bikram Dasgupta. NATURE ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY & TRANSFORMATIONS (Email:[email protected]) 269, Pandavaddo, Chorao, Tiswadi Goa 403 102 (Ph. 0832 2239968) 12th Annual Conference on PROTECTED AREAS & HERITAGE 22nd - 24th December, 2008 Wildlife Education And Training Centre, Kulgi, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary Mobile: 0958284291831 (08284) 231585 DEDICATION: This conference is dedicated to the memory of REKHA our friend and leading activist who departed from us on 11th August 2008 in Belgaum. Details:(www.mandgoa.blogspot, tribute by Sebastian Rodrigues 09923336347) ABOUT NEST: It is a nonfunded voluntary organization completing 14 years of its activities. It is founded by Prof. Bikram Das Gupta, Department of Chemistry, Goa University, Goa. The theoretical focus is holistic & interdisciplinary. NEST as an organization is an interface between the Academicians, Professionals, Activists, Workers & Common People to enhance and consolidate the understanding of the pressing problems. The group is also involved in solidarity meets with different groups of people threatened by development paradigm. Annual commemorations of Hiroshima Day, May Day & Environment Day etc are other NEST activities. The following are the themes of last 11 years: 1. 'Nature Society & Transformations', Peaceful Society, Madkai, Goa. 2. 'Development and it's consequences', Peaceful Society, Madkai, Goa. 3. 'Development and it's consequences', Govt. School, Mencurem, Goa. 4. 'Institutions, Ideologies & Knowledge Systems',Zantye College, Bicholim, Goa. 5. 'Science & Education in Historical Perspectives', Kamaleshwar High School, Korgaon, Goa. 6. 'Dynamics of Order & Disorder in Nature & Society: Chaos, Systems Theory & Chaocomplexology', New Leed Trust, Kalyanpuram, Tamilnadu. 7. 'Peoples Resources & Resistance', Madras Christian College, Tambram, Tamilnadu. 8. 'Indigenous people', IDC, Ranchi, Jharkhand. 9. 'Political Economy', Liberty Library, Mananthavadi, Kerala. 10. 'Women, Workers & Humanism', Shikshak Bhavan, Pune, Maharashtra. 11. 'Translational Corporations, People & the State', Mahale Hall, Chorao, Goa. PROTECTED AREAS & HERITAGE: Subtopics SANTUARIES: Wildlife, Man & Animal Conflict, Eco-Tourism, Eviction & rehabilitation, Modern Developmental activities (Mines, Dams, Industries etc.) RESERVE FORESTS: Forest Dwellers, Environmental Laws Joint Forest Management, Forest Fire, Forest Roads, Flora & fauna. MOUNTAINS: Peoples, Degradation of Mountains, Burn & Slash Agriculture, Land slides, Mountain Climbing. HERITAGE: Monuments, Cave Paintings, Rock Carvings, Traditional Patterns, Folk lore, Coral reefs, Lakes, Rivers, Rivulets, Ponds, Streams, Ground Water, Canals Oceans and biodiversity. DANDELI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY nestles in the Northern stretch of the Western Ghats ecosystem situated in Haliyal and Joida Talukas of Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka It extends over an area of 475 Sq kms. This sanctuary forms the Northern limit of the south Indian elephant's natural sojourn. Fauna: Tiger, Panther, Wild Dog, Gaur, Sambar, Cheetal, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Bear, Langur, King Cobra, -Blue throated Bulbl etc. WEATHER: Warm clothes are required. VENUE: Kulgi Nature Camp is 12 kms away from Dandeli Towards Ambika Nagar. Dharwad 60 kms via Dandeli. Belgaum 90 kms via Dandeli and Karwar is 100 kms. The nearest Railway station is Alnavar which is 33 kms from the venue. & the Airport is Dabolim , Goa. PARTICIPATORY CONTRIBUTION:- Accomodation: 10 Tents with common bath & Toilet Rs.290/- ( 2 x 2 ) = 20. Per Day 2 Tents with attached bath & Toilet ( 2 x 2 ) = 4 Rs.500/- Per Day Domitary with common bath & Toilet Rs.75/- ( 15 beds) Per Day Food : Rs.100 per day per person Safari : 24th December Morning 5.30 a.m. - 9.00 a.m. (Tentative) Vehicle charges Rs.100 Entry fee Rs. 40 (Rs.20/ for children) Rs.140 per person Facilities for Dining Hall, Conference Hall with LCD, white Board etc. are available. ORGANISING COMMITTEE: - MAHENDRA KUMAR, Director, Green India Foundation Damdeli, Dist. Karwar, Karnataka 09448722850 (M) DAYA GAWDE Kunbi Community Centre Joida, Dist. Karwzar 09449628361 (M) KIRTI GAONKAR Secretary, Eco Conservation Organisation Dandeli, Dist. Karwar, Karnataka 09448009398 (M) BASTIYAV SIDDI District Tribal Network Forum Haliyal, Dist. Karwar, Karnataka 09900429277 (M) CONFIRMATION : - Kindly do confirm your participation by 15th of November 2008. Accomodation charges for three days should be paid in advance. CO-ORDINATORS ANAND VELIP Vailankan 2, Sanguem Goa. 9823593358 ABHIJIT PRABHUDESAI Curtorim Madgaon, Goa 0832 22786221 R NANDA GAWAS Department of Mathematics Goa University 09881332807
