Geoheritage Publications
Dhinodhar – A Geoheritage Site in Kutch
2018
This monograph documents the basaltic columnar rock of the well known Dhinodhar Hill, a potential geoheritage site in the Kutch Region of Gujarat, outlining its significance and including recommendations for its conservation. The endeavour is to persuade the State authorities and GSI to declare the site as a recognized significant geoheritage, take measures to protect it by providing a suitable buffer zone and increase awareness about it amongst the general public.
A Monograph on National Geoheritage Monuments of India
2018
“Geoheritage has been a neglected feature in the conservation landscape of India. Geological Survey of India identified 26 Geological sites over the years as National Geological Monuments. INTACH started a Geoheritage Initiative with a survey to assess the condition of these national geo-monuments, their threats and vulnerabilities, with recommendations to improve their upkeep by incorporating a geo-tourism revenue stream.”
A Monograph on Ramgarh Meteorite Impact Crater
2020
“Ramgarh Impact Crater Geoheritage Site is a neglected site in Baran district of Rajasthan. The 3.5 km diameter creater is an eye pleasing geomorphic feature, which also has biotic, spiritual and archaeological heritage attributes. Located in a tropical area it has a forest that is protected by the environmental laws of the land and the commandments of spiritual faith of a Dev-Vanee (sacred grove).”
Concerted efforts by INTACH, since 2016, have resulted in the site gaining attention of the public and the administration. Through this monograph, the Natural Heritage Division of INTACH has brought out out a distillate of the rich geosciences literature on impact craters. The recommendations have caught the eye of the State Govt. and will be implemented soon. It is hoped to bring the crater on to the list of UN Geoparks.
A Monograph on Shivpuri Meteorite Impact Crater
2021
The 2.5 km diameter meteorite impact crater Geoheritage Site is a neglected site at Dhala in Shivpuri District of Madhya Pradesh. Other than geologists few are aware about the significance of this site. INTACH has carried out the field survey of the site and prepared a recommendation plan for conserving the site and bringing it on the geotourism map.
A Monograph on Kawadia Pahad
2021
The Columnar Trap Dyke, also known as Kawadia Pahad, made up of well developed, amazingly stacked geometrical columns of basalt, located in Dewas District, Madhya Pradesh, is a significant link explaining geological evolution in the Indian landmass while engaging the layman with its varied and unusual visual features.
With this monograph INTACH hopes to place the marvels of Kawadia Pahad in the public domain and capture positive attention of the public and decision makers.