1995-96 - Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany

1995-96
Visitors showing interest in the Institute's exhibits at 83rd Indian Science Congress, Patials.
occasion a Scientific Poster Competi1ion was organised for school children in which 57
students participated.
. The Institute has published Volume 43, Number I and 2 of the journal The Palacobotanis!.
The special Golden Jubilee Volume 44 of the journal and a special publication­
Coaliferous fuel resources of India-Parameters of studies in palynology and biopetrology,
have also been published during the year.
The Founder's Day was celebrated at the Institute on 14November, 1995 with floral
tributes at "Samadhi" of Professor Sahni. On this occasion, the 41 st Sir Albert Charles
Seward Memorial Lecture was delivered by Professor C. Virgili, University of Paris on "A
critical event in the history of the earth-The Palaeozoic and Mesozoic Boundary" and the
25th Birbal Salmi Memorial Lecture was delivered by Dr A~hok Jain, Director, NISATDS,
New Delhi on "Science and technology in social diversity: The changing paradigm"
Besides the scientific activities, the Institute celebrated the National Festivals-Independence
Day and Republic Day. On Independence Day outdoor games and cultural
programmes were organised by the Staff Welfare Committee. The staff members and their
families took part in these functions.
The total strength of the Institute staff is 187, in which 72 are scientists and rest
include teclmical and administrative staff and 5 Birbal Sahni Research Scholars. Five appointments
and 19 promotions have been made during the year. Four staff members retired
after superannuation including two scientists.
11