The Department pioneered in the organization of “National Seminar on Surface Mining” in the country at every three years to highlight the developments that have taken place during the period. Five such seminars have already been held so far, the first four (1983, 1986, 1989, 1992) at ISMU Dhanbad.
The Department organized the International Mine Ventilation and Environment symposium in 2001.
The Department has been conducting other National/International Symposia/ Seminars/Workshops/Conferences on topical issues from time to time.
It is a matter of pride for the School that on the basis of the international bid submitted by the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, the International Mine Ventilation Congress Committee in its meeting on July 6, 2005 in Brisbane, Australia, awarded ISM the hosting of the Ninth International Mine Ventilation Congress (IMVC) to India during 10-13 November 2009, for which the competition was very tough, the other competitors were China and Canada. This is the first time in its 34 year history that this prestigious Congress has come to Asia
For further details visit the official website of 9th IMVC www.9thimvc.org
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