1996-97 - Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany

BSIP
Review Committee
In accordance with Article 4 of the Memorandum of Association of the B irbal
Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, the Department of Science and Technology constituted
a Review Committee in September 1994 under the Chairmanship of Professor
W.G. Chaloner, FRS to review the work and progress of the Institute.
The terms of reference of the Review Committee were as follows;
I. To review and report on the quality of research by the scientists of the Institute
with emphasis on its appropriateness to Indian needs, its impact, scope and
timeliness.
2. To suggest the new directions in which the science of palaeobotany and the
scientists of the Institute should address themselves in the future for the proper
development of palaeobotany in the broadest sense.
3. To suggest and recommend ways and means of evolving suitable conditions
necessary for achieving its objective.
4. To examine the organization and the management ofthe BSIP's scientific work
with emphasis on interdepartmental and cross-disciplinary collaboration, and
collaboration with other organisations, both nationally and internationally.
5. To advise generally on any matter that in the opinion of the Committee is of
importance for the proper development of the science of palaeobotany.
The Review Committee submitted its report to the Central Government in
January 1995. The Governing Body in March 1996 considered the recommendations
of the Review Committee on Recruitment, Training and Promotion; Communication
(Internal and External); Structure; Publications; Equipment; and Future Directions of
the Institute. Most of the recommendations of the Review Committee as accepted by
the Governing Body have been implemented and the remaining few are in the
process of implementation.
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