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Department of Geography

About Department

The Department of Geography works to derive a better understanding of our planet, the resources that support society and the challenge of sustainability. We use a variety of methods and tools to address our research questions, including field work, laboratory and experimental studies, and computer modeling. The Department of Geography is one of the important Department established by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University Aurangabad. It is offering post graduate degrees in GEOGRAPHY . The Department of Geography is committed to educating a new generation of scholars who will reflect the diversity of intellectual perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds represented in society today.

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History

The Department of Geography was started in June 2009-2010 Academic year by our university. There was a long pending demand for this course to be introduced in this university. The resolution was passed on 18th May 2009 to start M.A. Geography in the meeting of management council under the chairmanship of former Honorable vice chancellor Dr. Nagnath Kottapalle. Dr. Keshav Ukey the former co-ordinator of Department of Geography. Mannerly Dr. Madan Suryawanshi is a first full time Teaching faculty member of Department of Geography. Dr. Madan Suryawanshi had taken responsibility of Head of Department of Geography from June 2014. In the scenario of achievement of Department of Geography having 16 research students with awarded national level and university fellowships.

Vision and Mission

Vision

To structure The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University to be an Epitome of Excellence by creating and imparting time responsive Quality Education to address Changing Scenario, keeping Research and Development at its core, for ‘Anyone’ at ‘Anytime’ and ‘Anywhere’.

Mission

To lead the development of academic, educational, and research directions of human and natural systems, Urban and Rural Problems and geospatial information science, harnessing the integrative nature of geographic science to answer fundamental questions of global importance.

Objectives

Objectives
  • To Promote the study and research activities in different branches for the subject.
  • To bring Geographical awareness among the people to solve day to day environmental problems.
  • To educate the masses for proper use. Reuse of Natural and Human resources.
  • To contribute in the efforts to make the environment clean. Greener and Better place to live in.
  • To join all disciplines in the academic domain on the issues of development in the social, ecological and economic aspect.

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Dr. Madanlal Suryawanshi

Assistant Professor & Head

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Department of Geography

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad, Pincode - 431 004

Email : head.geography@bamu.ac.in

Head : 91-0240-2403231

Mobile No. : 9823590863(HOD)

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M.A (Geography)

Course Structure
M.A (Geography)

40 Students for M. A. (Geography)

  • Arts & Science Graduate with at least one Optional Subject as Geography. OR B.A.& B.Sc. Geography
  • Qualifying degree percentage: Minimum 45% for open and 40% for reserved category.
Syllabus -M.A.Geography
  1. Syllabus of -M.A.(Geography) -(with effect from academic year-2023-24) (click here)
  2. Syllabus of -M.A.(Geography) -(with effect from academic year-2022-23) (click here)
  3. Syllabus of -M.A.(Geography) -(with effect from academic year-2021-22) (click here)

B.Sc. Geoinformatics (AEDP)

Course Structure
B.Sc. Geoinformatics (AEDP)

Intake:40 Students for B.Sc. Geoinformatics (AEDP)

  • Eligibility and Selection Criteria:Candidate who have passed 12th Science shall be considered eligible for admission.
  • Course Fee:As per the rules of University.
  • Admission/Promotion Criteria:

    In response to the advertisement for registration, interested candidates will have to register themselves. The admission will be done purely on the basis of performance of the students at Common Entrance Test (CET) organised by university or as the admission procedure prescribed by the university. The promotion rules will be as per the university scheme of examination for Under Graduate programme.

Syllabus -B.Sc. Geoinformatics (AEDP)
  1. Syllabus of -B.Sc. Geoinformatics (AEDP) -(with effect from academic year-2026-27) (click here)

Ph.D.(Geography)

Course Structure
Ph.D. Geography:

The admission for PhD is through PET Examination and as per the University rule. Seats are allocated as per the available Guide’s quota.

Admissions

The intake capacity for admission is 40 students. Admission is given on the basis of marks obtained in B.A. Examination or B.SC. Exam. Especially in the subject of Geography and as per the rules of Government of Maharashtra and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University. There is possibility to arrange pre-admission test if the application forms exceeds the limit of seat of admissions

Eligibility

Eligibility For M.A. Geography:

First Preference- He / She must have passed the Bachelor’s Degree examination in the concerned faculty of this University or an Examination of other University recognized as equivalent thereto. However, the candidate seeking admission in a subject at M.A. should have studied the same subject at his Bachelor’s Degree level.

A candidate who has passed the B. Sc. Examination with Geography as one of the optional Subjects may be held eligible for the optional subject and may be eligible for admission to the M. A. Geography course.

OR

Second Preference- Any UG Degree holder from any faculty can get admission by completing Concern subjects’ 6 months short-term or bridge Course or fundamental course in the department.

Eligibility For B.Sc. Geoinformatics (AEDP):

Candidate who have passed 12th Science shall be considered eligible for admission.

Intake/Reservations

Intake

For M.A.(Geography):
40 Students for M. A. (Geography)

Reservations

For M.A.(Geography):
Category wise Reservation will be as per the Govt. of Maharashtra and Dr. B. A. M. University guidelines.

Distribution of Quota

Home University - 80%
Other University - 10%
Other State - 10%

Horizontal Reservation-

A) 5% seats will be reserved at each place of learning for the person with specially-abled (P.W.D.) students as per the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, Act No. 49 of 2016. The candidates claiming reservation under this category shall submit the certificates strictly as per the prescribed Proforma.

B) 5% seats will be reserved for Ex-Serviceman/Military personnel or their wards as per Govt. Resolution no. TCM 1204(167/85)

Vertical Reservation-

A) 1% seat is reserved for Orphans student from General seats as per Govt. Resolution महिला व बालविकास अमुजा/२००१/प्रक/२१२/का-३, दि. ०२ एप्रिल २०१८

Intake

For B.Sc. Geoinformatics (AEDP):
40 Students for B.Sc. Geoinformatics (AEDP)

Course/Program Fees

Fees

Admission Fees For M.A.(Geography): Rs. 241

Tution Fees For M.A.(Geography): Rs. 5000

Admission Fees For B.Sc. Geoinformatics (AEDP):: As per the rules of University.

Scholarships

Fees Admission Fees: Rs. 241 Tution Fees: Rs. 5000

Important Dates

Important Dates

Academic Calender -(Academic Year-2024-25) (click here)

Name Specialization
Dr. Madanlal Suryawanshi's Photo

Dr. Madanlal Suryawanshi

Assistant Professor & Head

M.A., B.Ed, Ph.D.

Email: head.geography@bamu.ac.in

Contact: 9823590863

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Economic Geography
Dr. Jagdish D.Wetal's Photo

Dr. Jagdish D.Wetal

Assistant Professor

M.A., SET, Ph.D.

Email: jagdishwetal@gmail.com

Contact: 9604731983

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Geomorphology
Medical Geography
Mr. Sachin S. Shinde's Photo

Mr. Sachin S. Shinde

Assistant Professor(Contractual)

M.A. / SET/ NET

Email: sachin1904shinde@gmail.com

Contact: 9156056469

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Climatology
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Mrs. Sk. Saher Fatima

Assistant Professor(Contractual)

B.E. (Civil), M.E. (Water Resource Engineering)

Email:sksfatima321@gmail.com

Contact: 9096004064

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Water Resource Engineering
Mr. Sachin S. Shinde's Photo

Miss. Parvati Prabhakar Waghmare

Assistant Professor(Contractual)

M.A., M.Phil., Post-Graduation in Geoinformatics, SET

Email:parvatiprabhakarwaghmare@gmail.com

Contact: 9359314727

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Water Resource & crop Pattern
Facilities

The Department of Geography has a well-established Computer Laboratory and a dedicated GIS Laboratory equipped with modern geospatial software and hardware for teaching, practical training, and research.The department possesses one laptop, a sound system, an LCD projector, a Smart Board, professional remote weather station, maps, atlases, profiles, charts, practical instruments, and other teaching-learning resources.

Modern teaching methods are adopted to enhance students' understanding of geographical concepts. Geographic Information System (GIS) technology is extensively used for spatial data analysis and accurate map preparation, while the Global Positioning System (GPS) is utilized for field surveys and location-based studies. Digital resources, including CDs of topographical maps and other geographical topics, are also used as teaching aids. The department has one well-equipped laboratory, one dedicated GIS laboratory, two classrooms, one auditorium, one research laboratory, and one medium-sized staff room to support academic, research, and extension activities.


Departmental Library:

Geography Department has started departmental Library. In this library different types of books and Ph. D. Thesis are available.

Research Activity
No. Name of Village Academic Year
1. Pathri, Tq. Phulambri Dist- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar 2023-2024
2. Dongargaon Kawad, Tq. Phulambri Dist- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar 2024-2025
3. Kavitkheda, Tq. Phulambri Dist- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar 2025-2026

Research related articles

  1. Dr. M.V. Suryawanshi, Dr. Jagdish Wetal in titled Geographical Analysis of Cropping Pattern and Crop Concentration with Help of GIS Techniques in Nashik District, Maharashtra Bhugol Sanshodhan Patrika,(June), Vol. 41, Issues-1, PP. 20-30, ISSN/ISBN- 09-71-6785, Year-2024
  2. Dr. M.V. Suryawanshi, Dr. Jagdish Wetal in titled Evaluating agricultural productivity in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District for 2021-2022: A Kendall’s ranking coefficient approach, South Asian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 4, Issues-2, PP. 213-219, ISSN/ISBN- 2788-9297, Year-2024
  3. Dr. M.V. Suryawanshi, Dr. Jagdish Wetal in tilted Assessment of Agriculture Productivity Using GIS Techniques in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District, International Journal of world Geology, Geography, Agriculture, forestry and Environment Sciences, Vol. 2, Issues-2, PP. 13-23, ISSN/ISBN- 3066-1552, Year-2025
  4. Dr. M.V. Suryawanshi, Dr. Jagdish Wetal in titled Hierarchical Assessment of Tribal Health Service Centres According to Average Population Per Weightage, Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, Vol. 19, Issues-2, PP. 16-21, ISSN/ISBN- 2319-2372, Year-2026
  5. Dr. M.V. Suryawanshi, Dr. Jagdish Wetal in titled Altitudinal Disparities and Service Efficiency of Tribal Health Facilities: A Composite Weightage Approach from Nashik District, International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology, Vol. 12, Issues-9, PP. 2433-2443, ISSN/ISBN- 2349-6002, Year-2026
  6. Dr. M.V. Suryawanshi, Dr. Jagdish Wetal in titled Quantitative Analysis of Cropping Pattern and Crop Combination Regions in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District, Royal International Global Journal of Advance and Applied Research, Vol. 3, Issues-4, PP. 1-6, ISSN/ISBN- 2998-4459, Year-2026
  7. 6) Dr. M.V. Suryawanshi, in titled Change Detection of Land Use Land Cover (LULC) of Panchganga River Basin, Maharashtra, India, Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics, Vol. 14, Issues-1, PP. 38-42, ISSN/ISBN- 2321–0982, Year-2026

Research Related Chapters

  1. Dr. M.V. Suryawanshi, Dr. Jagdish Wetal in titled Spatio-Temporal Assessment of Crop Diversification and Cropping Pattern in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District, Maharashtra, Emerging Technologies in Energy, Environment and, Sustainable Materials for a Greener Future, Vol.1, PP. 21-29, ISBN- 978-93-47108-79-2, Year-2025
  2. Dr. M.V. Suryawanshi, Dr. Jagdish Wetal in titled Assessment of Soil Erosion Status and Conservation Practices in Dharashiv District: A Socio-Economic and Land Use Perspective, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainable Development A Tri-Dimensional Approach through Commerce, Management, and Law, Vol.1, PP. 08-23, ISBN- 978-93-47108-38-9, Year-2025
  3. Dr. M.V. Suryawanshi, Dr. Jagdish Wetal in titled Health Care Planning and Infrastructure Development in the Tribal Tehsils of Nashik District, Maharashtra, SAARC Nations and International Relations Key Issues, Opportunities, and Challenges for Regional Cooperation, Vol.1, PP. 17-26, ISBN- 978-93-47108-83-9, Year-2025
  4. Dr. M.V. Suryawanshi, Dr. Jagdish Wetal in titled Spatial Distribution and Degree of Crop Concentration in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District, Sustainable Earth: Integrating Science, Technology, and Engineering for Environmental Resilience, Vol.1, PP. 09-17, ISBN- 978-93-47108-44-0, Year-2025
  5. Dr. M.V. Suryawanshi, Mr. Sachin Shinde in titled Assessment of Temporal Rainfall Variability and Drought Dynamics in Phulambri Tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District (M.S.): A Multi Index Statistical Study, Geo-environmental Resilience and Sustainable Development, PP. 207-216, ISBN- 978-93-47108-33-4, Year-2026

Publication Output

Under Construction

Thrust Area

  • Economic Geography
  • Agriculture Geography
  • Geospatial Techniques
  • Geography of Health

Research Projects

Research Projects
No. Project Name Agency Grant (Amount) Status
1. “Agro-Ecological Approach for Zonation of Major
Crop Eco-Systems of Maharashtra: A Longitudinal Study”
ICSSR
(Indian Council of Social Science Research)
Rs.75,00,000 Ongoing
2. “Innovative Strategy Empowering Sustainable Livelihoods:
AI-Driven Smart Approaches for Poly Generation Farming and Biopharmaceutical Research"
ANRF Rs.2,30,00,000 Ongoing
3. "Geospatial Study of Crop Distribution and Zonation in Nashik District" PM-USHA Rs.9,00,000 Ongoing

Research Scholar

Project / Research Fellow :
No. Name Regi.No. National and University Fellowship Topic of Research
1. Sachin Shinde July-2025

Research Project Fellow :
No. Name Designation
1. Kuldeep Chavan Research Associate
2. Kiran Khalangre Research Assistant
3. Pramod Baburao Waghmare Field Investigator
4. Ajitsing Suryawkantrao Solanke Field Investigator
5. Dr. Vaijinath Mhaske Project Assistant

Project / Research Fellow Awarded:
No. Name Regi.No. National and University Fellowship Topic of Research
1. Mehbub Mangave June-2018 Awarded (10 Feb-2026) UGC “A Fluvial Geomorphological Analysis of the Panchganga River Basin ”
2. Surwase Raju V. STAT/III/2015-16/ 1127-29 27/08/2015 Moulana Azad National Fellowship “Assessment of Population Structure and strength in Parbhani District: A Geographical Study”
3. Kachkure Vidya Chhaganrao PG/Ph.D./2015/ 8496-98/ 14/08/2015 Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship A Geographical Study of Rainfall Distribution in Rain-Shadow Zone of Maharashtra State.
4. Kondekar Rupali Mahavir PG/Ph.D./2015/ 7441-43/ 02/09/2015 Moulana Azad National Fellowship An Analytical Study of Women Health Facility Status in Aurangabad District: A Geographical Review
5. Dhanve Suhas Uttam PG/Ph.D./2015/ 5513-15/ 14/08/2015 Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Assessment of Transport Network for Regional Development: A Case Study of Raigad District
6. Markad Bhagwan Appasaheb PG/Ph.D./2015/ 6774-76/ 19/08/2015 University Fellowship Assessment of Urban and Rural Population Migration in Aurangabad District (A Geographical Study- 1991-2011)
7. Wagh Vishal Kadu PG/Ph.D./2015/ 5510-12/ 14/08/2015 Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Impact Population Growth on Agricultural Area: A Geographical Study
8. Nagre Madhumati Bhaulal PG/Ph.D./2015/ 8124-28/ 10/09/2015 University Fellowship “Spatio -Temporal Study of Management and Development for Sustainable Rainfed Agriculture in Jalna district”
9. Jagtap Prashant P. STAT/III/2015-16/ 2985-86 27/08/2015 Moulana Azad National Fellowship A Geographical Analysis of Terrorism expansion activity in Maharashtra’ Use of Rs & GIS
10. Shaikh Mahamad Dastagir PG/Ph.D./2015/ 7209-11/ 19/08/2015 Moulana Azad National Fellowship “Impact of Water Resources on the Scoio-Economic and Agriculture Sector in Osmanabad District Using GIS and Remote Sensing”
Alumni

Geography departments greatly benefit from the contributions of their distinguished alumni. Alumni significantly enhance the departments through contributions such as book donations. These donations often include rare geological texts, comprehensive research collections, and contemporary academic journals, enriching the departmental library.

Name of student Designation Organisation
Shivanad Tanjirao Jadhav Assistant Professor Shri Sant Gajanan Mahavidyalaya Kharada, Jamkhed, Ahmednagar
Raju kishirsagar Health Department Sillod, Govt. of Maharashtra
Hanmant Ganesh Salgare Police Sub-Inspector Matunga Police Station, Mumbai
Anirudh D. Jumbad Revenue Asst Revenue Dept., Govt. of Maharashtra, Jalna
Vijaykant D. Tapse Assistant District & Session Court Jalna
Shukat Aminsab Shaikh Dy. Manager HDFC Bank, Pune
Reshma L Waghmare GIS Digitizer JMK Infosoft Solutions, Chikalthana MIDC, Chh. Sambhajinagar
Mahesh K. Rahinj Asst Professor Seth J.N. Paliwal College, Pali, Sudhagadah, Raigad, MH
Ranjit P. Awale Asst. Teacher Shanit Niketan Secondary & Higher Secondary Vidyamandir, Sangli
Digambar D. Kamble Asst Teacher Girls High School & Jr. College, Koulav, Kolhapur
Narendra S. Ghode Jr. Asst. Soil & Water Conservation Dept, Sangamner
Shrimant Gandhale Assistant Professor Dalit Mitr Kadam Guruji, Mangalveda
Devanand Nagare Primary Teacher ZP-Thane
Jayshri Pandit Primary Teacher ZP-Thane

Sr.No.

Particulars

1.

“Shikshak Gaurav Purskar” year 2013-14. From Dept. of Education Dr. BAMU

2.

“Shikshak Pratibha Purskar” – 02/09/2014. From Dept. of Mass communication & Journalism  Dr. BAMU

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“Ideal Geography Teacher Award 2015-2016” from Maharashtra Bhugolshastra Parishad –Pune on 02 December 2016 at Shubhash Kul College – Dound Dist. Pune.

iii)NET/SET Qualified Students:

Sr.NO Name of Students Year
1 Mr. Jetithor Samadhan Annarao (with JRF) June 2011
2 Mr. Jadhav Shivanand Tanajirao June 2013
3 Mr. Patekar Gautam June 2013
4 Mr. Kachare Amol Zumbar June 2013
5 Miss. Ausarmal Deepali Vinodkumar December 2013
6 Mr. Rahul Eknath Bhalerao (with JRF) November 2014
7 Mr. Dhanerao Vinod Kisan November 2015
8 Mr. Shaikh Mahammad Dastgir November 2015
9 Mr. Hulwan Pramod Appaso November 2015
10 Mr. Khatane Rajesh November 2015
11 Mr. Mhaske Vikram November 2016
12 Surwase Raju Vitthalrao(SET) 2018
13 Gire Akash Baban(NET),(SET) 2020,2021
14 Dawalkar Dhanashri Sunil(SET) 2021
15 Vitore Haribhau Namdev(SET) 2021
16 Kulkarni Megha Martand(NET),(SET) 2020,2021
17 Mohite Pratiksha Kiran(NET),(SET) 2020,2021
18 Dhage Sambhaji Sitaram(SET) 2021
19 Deshmukh Pradip Ramrao(SET) 2022
20 Luchare Dhananjay Sakharam(SET) 2022
21 Gajhans Pooja Shivaji(SET) 2022
22 Veer Gawliram Sundar(SET) 2022
23 Janjal Hiranyakumar Prabhakar(NET) 2022
24 Tayade Sahebrao Sampat(NET),(SET) 2022,2023
25 Rode Hemant Dikshik(NET),(SET) 2023,2023
26 Siddharth Gavhane(NET) 2023

IV) National Level/University Level Fellowship:

Sr.NO Name of Students Fellowship Year
1 Mr. Jetithor Samadhan Annarao NET-JRF 2011
2 Mr. Patekar Gautam RGNF 2013
3 Miss. Ausarmal Deepali Vinodkumar RGNF 2013
4 Mr. Bhalerao Rahul Eknath NET-JRF 2014
5 Mr. Gaikwad Bhimrao Tulshiram RGNF 2014
6 Miss. Kachkure Vidya Chagganrao RGNF (Handicap) 2014
7 Mr. Wagh Vishal Kadu RGNF 2015
8 Mr. Dhanve Suhas Uttam RGNF 2014
9 Mr. Dhanerao Vinod Kisan RGNF 2015
10 Mr. More Rajyakant RGNF 2015
11 Mr. Chandanshive Samadhan Bankat MANF 2015
12 Mr. Shaikh Mahammad Dastgir MANF 2015
13 Miss. Kondekar Rupali Mahavir MANF 2015
14 Mr. Pathan Maksudkhan Fattiyabkhan MANF 2015
15 Mr. Surwase Raju Vitthalrao MANF 2014
16 Mr. Jagtap Prashant Prabhakar MANF 2014
17 Mr. Waghmare Balaji Bhimrao NET-JRF 2013
18 Anuradha Sanjay Bhardwaj MJRF 2022
19 Hanumant Raghunath Gutte MJRF 2022
20 Kulbhushan Prabhakar Bauskar MJRF 2022
21 Machhindranath Kailas Aarte MJRF 2022
22 Sambhaji Sitaram Dhage MJRF 2022
23 Chopade Bharatbhushan Annasaheb BANRF 2023
24 Pradhan Gajanan Shrirang BANRF 2023
25 Padme Geeta Namdeo BANRF 2023
26 Gajhans Pooja Shivaji BANRF 2023
27 Pradhan Santosh Shrirang BANRF 2023
28 More Sonali Amar BANRF 2023
29 Snehal Shivaji Patil CSMNRF 2022
30 Rajendrakumar Vitthal Waman CSMNRF 2022
31 Samadhan Uttam Dabhade CSMNRF 2022
32 Sheetal Sanjay Madan CSMNRF 2022
Successfully organized Three Ph.D. course work in Deaprtment.
Last 7th Years we  organized Geographical Research field visits.
Sr.NO Geographical Location Year
1 Sahyadri mountain ranges 2010
2 Coastal region of Maharashtra 2011
3 Western Maharashtra and Konkan 2012
4 Buldhana- Lonar Lake 2013
5 North India (Delhi-Utarakhand-Shimala-Amritsar) 2014
6 North India (Delhi-Utarakhand-Shimala-Amritsar) 2015

vii)In 2013 Dr. Madan Suryawanshi attended the training of NNRMS at Indian Institute of Remote Sensing Dehradun.

viii)Laboratory:

  • Cartography Laboratory: Toposheets, , Arial Photograph, Atlas ,Plan table survey .Prismatic survey , Mirror Stereoscope,
  • Geospatial Laboratory: GPS

ix) Patents:

  • Granted
  1. A bio-compound and apparatus for water purification.
  • Published

 Multipurpose Cold Storage with Extra Cooling Effects

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