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It has been noted that there are three modes of occurrences, 1) cross-bedded calcirudite-
calcarenites, 2) massive grainstones and 3) mm to cm-thick marl beds. The first two types are
very common in Maleri and Tiki formations, marl beds are rather sparse. The reverse is true
for the succession comprising Dharmaram and Lower Kota. Further it has been noted that in
several localities carbonate beds are closely associated with sulphate deposits. This is
especially true for the Lower Kota and Tiki formations.

A set of representative samples has been collated from the field. Their mineralogical
characters are presently being studied under petrographic microscope, in thin section.

8. Budget sanctioned, Released and Expenditure(Rs. in Lakhs):
Item Rev. Cap. Total

Total Budget sanctioned 24.850 4.900 29.750
Amount released till date 9.500 3.000 12.500

Expenditure till date 4.500 2.000 6.500

9. Item wise break-up of the budget proposed (highlight the row(year) for which funds
are being sought) and justification for the same(not more than 1/4 page):
Budget

Item Salary Gen. Cap. Total
Budget(Rs. in Lac.) 1st Year 1.000 4.500 2.000 7.500

Budget(Rs. in Lac.) 2nd Year 1.000 5.000 1.000 7.000
Budget(Rs. in Lac.) 3rd Year 1.100 9.500 1.900 12.500

Justification:

Salary: Payment for the services of field personnel. General: Expenditures towards
conducting geological fieldwork in central India for about 8 weeks and also for the
geochemical analysis of the samples in external laboratories. Capital: For procuring
instruments for field data collection (hammer, GPS, etc.), preparation (saw, lapping
equipment, etc.) and observation (special lights, magnifiers, etc.) of the rock samples.
10. List of all projects undertaken by the proposing scientists in the last 5 years:
1. Project title: Sedimentological and geochemical characteristics of the Late Triassic –
Middle Jurassic formations in a Gondwana succession of Pranhita-Godavari Valley
Basin – clues for changes in depositional environment and palaeoclimate
Status: Completed on 31 March 2019
Funding Agency: Indian Statistical Institute

Money Budgeted: 20.46 lakhs

Money Spent: 19.99 lakhs
Number of Publications:
• Books: 0

• Journals: 3

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