1. BIO-DATA
NAME: N. LAKSHMI NARAYANA
ADDRESS: “GEOHOUSE”, H.NO: 2-3-173, ROAD NO.2, ADARSH NAGAR, NAGOLE,
HYDERABAD – 500068. INDIA. Ph. (R):040-24220865. Cell: 09392445973
e-mail: grcnln@gmail.com / nlngeohouse@gmail.com / nlngeohouse@yahoo.co.in
Blog: www.georehabcentre.blogspot.in
EDUCATION:
• B.Sc. (Maths, Physics & Chem.), SJBC, Kurnool, A.P
• M. Sc.Tech in Geophysics, CEG, O.U., Hyderabad, A.P.
• PGD in Energy & Envi. Mng., AAPC, Hyderabad, A.P.
• PGD in Rural Development, IGNOU, New Delhi.
• PGC in Resettlement & Rehab., IGNOU, New Delhi.
• PGD in NGO Management., Madhurai Kamaraj University. T.N.
• PGD in CBR Plan & Mng., Bangalore University. Karnataka.
• PGD in Distance Education, IGNOU, New Delhi.
• MA in Distance Education, IGNOU, New Delhi.
EMPLOYMENT POSITION:
• 1982-1983: Research and Project Fellow: at Centre of Exploration Geophysics,
Osmania University, Hyderabad.
• 1983-1985: Asstt. Geophysicist: Directorate of Geology & Mining (DGM),
Government of Gujarat, Ahmedabad.
• 1985-2003: Asstt. Manager (Geophysics, E3 Grade): MECL, Government of
India (PSU), Nagpur. Maharashtra.
• 2003-2004: Manager Technical: Data Code Computer Systems, Hyderabad.
• 2004 on wards: Director / Technical Adviser / Guest Faculty / Resource Person /
External Examiner: for NGOs / National Institute / Universities / Parents’
Associations / Government / HRD Courses.
PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• 1 year of research experience (university) for the search for Natural Resources.
• 2 years experience in the state of Gujarath Govt. for the establishment and
development of research cum exploration unit for the search of natural
resources.
• 19 years of experience in the Central Govt. as a Project Manager (including
technical) covering major part of India in search of natural resources.
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2. • 13 Years with National Institutes / Universities / Government / NGOs working on
various Social Issues as a Guest Faculty, Trainer, Resource Person, Advisor, &
Mentor.
GENERAL ACTIVITIES
• Research in Potential Fields, Electrical and Electromagnetic Prospecting
methods
• Geophysical Surveys for Coal Exploration
• Geophysical Investigations for Base metal, Iron Ore Deposits
• Borehole Geophysical Logging for Coal and Lignite Exploration
• Surface and Borehole Geophysics for Groundwater Investigation and its
Management, mapping of Saline- Fresh water interface along the
Coastal Belts, Watershed Management awareness Programs, Soil
salinity etc.
• Surface Geophysics for Diamond, Iron and Gold Exploration
• Surface Geophysical Techniques for Geo-technical and Geo-engineering
Studies.
• Borehole Spectral Logging for the estimation of metal content, quality of Coal
etc.-Science and Technology Project, MOM, Govt. of India.
• Tomography in boreholes—Science and technology Project, MOM, Govt. of
India.
• Environment Impact Assessment Study-Groundwater Environment
through Geophysical Studies.
SPECIALIZATON
• Surface Geophysical Surveys {Gravity, Magnetic, Electrical, EM, IP, Seismic
(lignite and coal), etc} for various Minerals (Coal, Lignite, Base metals,
Diamonds, Gold, and Iron etc.) Investigations
• Borehole Geophysical Logging for Lignite, Coal, Base metal, Groundwater
Investigations
• Geophysical Surveys and Borehole Logging for Geo-technical, Geo-
engineering, Environmental Studies
• Data Processing and Documentation with the suitable software.
• Project management in handling the Exploration Targets, Project Proposals,
Presentations, Liaisioning etc.
INTERESTED ASSIGNMENTS COMPLETED:
• Integrated Geophysical Surveys for Sulphide deposits in parts of
Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.
• Electrical, Gravity and Magnetic Surveys for Coal and Lignite Exploration
in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Maharastra.
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3. • Resistivity Surveys for Diamond and Gold Exploration in parts f Andhra
Pradesh and Karnataka.
• Magnetic and Pulse EM Surveys for Base metal and Geo-Technical
Studies in parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat for MNC (Canada).
• Groundwater Investigations and its Management by Resistivity
Survey and Borehole Geophysical Logging in parts of Andhra
Pradesh and Tamilnadu.
• Mapping of Salt-Fresh Water interface along the Coastal Belt of
Tamilnadu by employing Resistivity Survey and Borehole
Geophysics.
• Experimental Modeling and Field studies for solving problems related to
Lignite Mining in Tamilnadu.
• Mapping of Old Workings/Cavities in metal deposits by Resistivity Survey
in Karnataka.
• Magnetic Survey for the search of Iron Ore Deposit in Maharashtra.
• Science and Technology
 Spectral Logging for estimation of metal content in metal deposits,
 EM Tomography and Buried Electrode Method for Geo-technical/
Geo-engineering Investigations and Metal Deposits.
ASSOCIATION WITH THE FOREIGN CONSULTANTS / EXPERTS:
• Canadian Consultants (Earth Science) in connection with the Exploration for
Base metals in blocks of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
• Australian and Canadian team in connection with the Geophysical
Equipments, Data Acquisition, data Processing, Interpretation and
Documentation.
• Australian, Sweden and Norwegian team in connection with the Science
and Technology Projects.
• Japanese and Australian team in connection with the Exploration Program
for Iron Ore in the block of M/s. Dempo, Goa.
• Australian Team in connection with the evaluation of Gold deposits in the
Kolar Schist Belt, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
• 13 years of experience:
o NGO in the capacity of Director with the responsibility of planning to its
implementation including evaluation & monitoring.
o Guest faculty at NIMH for MDRA & DCBR & Resource Person for
Trainings.
o Guided several Dissertations / Project Works for the Masters and M. Phil
Courses both in special education & rural development.
o Supporting NGO in the capacity of Executive Director and responsible for
overall management.
o Supporting Parents’ Associations in the capacity of Resource Person.
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4. o Supporting PARIVAAR CCH, the State Federation working for the welfare
of the persons with mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy & multiple
disabilities in the capacity of Vice President.
o Associated in organizing the events at District, State and National Level.
o External Examiner for DCBR – Manipal University.
o Resource Person – Navodaya Training Centre.
o Resource Person – Govt. of AP.
o Mentor of Geo Rehabilitation Centre.
MOBILIZATION OF RESOURCES WITH:
• GOI – Training & Rehabilitation of PWDs.
• SSA – Inclusive Education & Mainstreaming.
• SAVE THE CHILDREN – for Quality Education & Inclusive Education in the
Government Rural Schools of Andhra Pradesh.
• HHH – Economical Development of the Persons with Mental Retardation with the
concept of Sheltered Workshop.
• ASHA FOR EDUCATION – Rehabilitation of the Children / Persons with
Disabilities through the channel of Community Based Rehabilitation.
• RESOURCES ALLIANCE – Rehabilitation and Empowerment of the persons
infected and / or affected with HIV / AIDS.
• INCLUSIVE INTERNATIONAL – Empowerment of children with mental
retardation for better living with sustainability and QOL.
• CBM – Empowerment of Parents in rehabilitating the children with mental
retardation and other associated disabilities.
• MNC / Corporate – for resources matching to the needs of the needy individuals.
• NETWORKING & CAPACITY BUILDING – at all levels covering all the
stakeholders.
SUPPORT TO NGOs:
• Surface Water / ground Water Evaluation of Potential, Quality, Pollution,
Development and Management.
• Rain Water Harvesting and Watershed Development and Management.
• Land / Soil Conservation, Suitability, Erosion, Contamination etc.
• Evaluation, Development and Management of Natural Resources.
• Impact Assessment due to Development Projects for an effective and healthy
Resettlement and Rehabilitation of the PAPs / DPs.
• Project Management both Technical and Administration in the Formulation
(including feasibility), Implementation and Documentation of Developmental
and Service Sector Projects.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
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5. Handled various software for the Data Collection, Data Reduction, Processing,
Interpretation, Presentation etc., in completing the projects connected with
natural resources and in support of the technical demo and training at several
Earth Science Organizations.
Well acquainted with the computer skills required for database, analysis,
documentation, presentation etc.
SEMINARS AND PUBLICATIONS:
• Seminars : 106
• Published : 135
• Technical Reports : 97
• Dissertations (Masters) : 17
ASSOCIATION WITH PROFFESIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Life Member of
• Association of Exploration Geophysicists (AEG)
• Indian Association of Hydrologists (IAH)
• Indian Association of Environment Management (IAEM)
• Indian Geophysical Union (IGU).
• Indian Science Congress (ISC).
• National Association for the Blind (NAB).
• Indian Association of Pediatrics (IAP) – CDG.
• Journal of Rural Development (JRD). NIRD.
• Indian Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP).
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
• NCC – Holder of “C” Certificate in Army Wing.
• Mountaineering – Completed Basic and Advanced Courses from NIM, and holder of
“Qualified”
• NSS and Social / Community Activities.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:
• Cash award from the Govt. of A.P., for University Rank in 1982 – M.Sc.Tech in
Geophysics, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
• Biographer in “WHO`S WHO IN THE WORLD - 2001” - Published by Marquis,
U.S.A.
• Biographer in “2000 OUTSTANDING SCIENTISTS OF THE 21st
CENTURY”-
published by International Biographical Centre (IBC), Cambridge, England.
• Honorary Member of the Research Board of Advisors, The American
Biographical Institute, USA. (Since 2005).
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6. • Biographer in “2000 OUTSTANDING INTELECTUALS OF THE 21st
CENTURY -
2007” published by International Biographical Centre (IBC), Cambridge, England.
(N. LAKSHMI NARAYANA)
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7. • Biographer in “2000 OUTSTANDING INTELECTUALS OF THE 21st
CENTURY -
2007” published by International Biographical Centre (IBC), Cambridge, England.
(N. LAKSHMI NARAYANA)
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