Geology

1. Ms. Archita Bhattacharyya, B. Sc. (Hons) 3rd Year, Roll No. 16SH/405/0012, 2017 has been awarded 1st prize in the debate writing competition held on the occasion of the Vigilance Awareness Week (2017) at Central Headquarters, Geological Survey of India, Kolkata.
2. Ms. Pritishna Das, M. Sc. Geology (Roll No. BUR GEO 2017/003, Registration No. 075604 of 2014-15) has been awarded 1st prize in Debate on the theme titled “Strengthening of vigilance system is the only solution for eradicating corruption” held during the observance of the Vigilance Awareness Week (2018) at Central Headquarters, Geological Survey of India, Kolkata.
3. “Prithvi 2019, Conducted by IIT, Kharagpur in association with SPG (Society for Petroleum Geologist) & SEG (Society of Exploration Geophysics), 1st position in the GEOCLICK event, Rupam Sarkar
4. “Prithvi 2019, Conducted by IIT, Kharagpur in association with SPG (Society for Petroleum Geologist) & SEG (Society of Exploration Geophysics), 3rd position in the Geo Modelling event, Rupam Sarkar (Roll No. 170340500090, Registration No. 201601063215 OF 2016-17)
5. “Dekho Apna Desh Online Photography Competition-2020” organised by Indiatourism, Kolkata, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, 2nd Position in “Jungle & Wildlife” category, Rupam Sarkar (Roll No. 170340500090, Registration No. 201601063215 OF 2016-17)
6. “Dekho Apna Desh Online Photography Competition-2020” organised by Indiatourism, Kolkata, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, 5th Position in “Heritage” category Rupam Sarkar (Roll No. 170340500090, Registration No. 201601063215 OF 2016-17)
7. Finally selected; Ranked 49 (Pritishna Das, Roll No. BUR GEO 2017/003, Registration No. 075604 of 2014-15) and 66 (Bithika Mondal, Roll No. 15SH/405/0039, Registration No. 075300 of 2014-2015, Done B. Sc. Honours from our department) in UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2020. Result published on 30/07/2021.

A state level Webinar was conducted by the Department of Geology, Hooghly Mohsin College, on 14th June 2021 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm, on the topic ‘Critical Zone Studies: The role of Geology’. The speaker was Prof. (Dr.) Kalyan Adhikari, Head of the Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, NIT Durgapur, who is also a member of the Accreditation Committee, Groundwater Consultant Organization, QCI-NABET, i.e., Quality Council of India, National Accreditation Board for Education and Training. Faculty members and students of various colleges and universities, viz. Presidency College (Kolkata), Jadavpur University, Calcutta University, IIEST (Shibpur, Howrah), Kabi Jagadram Roy Government General Degree College (Mejia), Shahid Matangini Hazra Government College for Women (Purba Medinipur), Government General Degree College (Gopiballavpur, Jhargram), attended the Webinar, besides those of Hooghly Mohsin College. Prof. Adhikari delivered a vivid lecture that enlightened all the attendees, which sparked a lively interaction session. The Webinar ended with a vote of thanks from HOD, Department of Geology, Hooghly Mohsin College.