Tectonic model of the Central Indian Tectonic Zone

What is it about?

The flaws regarding previous model for the Central Indian Tectonic Zone zone has been pointed out regarding (a) the status of the Tirodi Gneiss vis-a-vis the Sausar Group, (b) the time of granulite metamorphism with respect to the deposition of the Sausar Group, and (c) the style of orogeny, direction of subduction, and position of suture.

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Why is it important?

The correct model for amalgamation of the North Indian Block with the South Indian Block and the time of orogeny are important to understand evolution supercontinent during Proterozoic.