International Workshop On
Mitigating Effects of Geogenic Contaminants
January 17-20, 2012
NEERI, Nagpur, INDIA
Organized by
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) (Under CSIR, New Delhi) Nagpur – 440020, Maharashtra, INDIA
OBJECTIVES
· Deliberate on recent findings indicating an increased geographical extent of geogenic contaminants
· Discuss possible health impacts of geogenic contaminants and identify stress parameters
· Devise strategy for implementing approaches such as Quantitative Chemical Risk Assessment (QCRA) and health based targets
· Identify technological interventions to minimise geogenic contaminants
· Study feasibility of implementing interventions and possible bottlenecks in various socio-political settings
· Evaluate approaches such as nutrient supplementation for integrated mitigation
· Share experience for integrated mitigation
CONTENT OF THE WORKSHOP
Ø Speciation and controls on the mobility in groundwater and soils
Ø Case studies on QCRA and health based targets
Ø Monitoring tools for geogenic contaminants and mapping by using GIS-based tools to estimate extent of contamination on a regional and national scale.
Ø Technological interventions to minimise geogenic contaminants
Ø Creation of technology bank and success stories for common use and implementation
Ø Developing business models for technological interventions
Ø Review importance of community participation in planning and implementing interventions
Ø Operation and maintenance of technological interventions
EXPECTED PARTICIPATION
The invitees for the workshop will be from geogenic contaminated region particularly from developing countries. This workshop will assist in cross-learning on mitigation measures to minimise health impacts of geogenic contamination. In addition, experiences on hydrogeological processes responsible of contamination will also be discussed. An abstract (250 words) highlighting type of geogenic contaminants, geographical extent and mapping and mitigation measures etc. should be submitted to the Organising Secretary before November 30, 2011 which can be further developed to a Country paper on acceptance of abstract. Presentation of 10 minutes duration on country paper will be made by the participants. In addition, there will be invited presentations by the experts in the workshop which will help participants to design and implement mitigation measures in the respective region/countries. Registration and Accommodation
There is no registration fee for attending the workshop. Accommodation, if required, will be arranged on first-cum-first basis. The participants are therefore requested to send their confirmation at the earliest. Participation in the workshop is on invitation basis and those desiring to attend the workshop should write to Organising Secretary. Dates and Venue
The International Workshop on Mitigating Effects of Geogenic Contaminants will be held at National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur – 440 020, INDIA during January 17-20, 2012. The campus is situated on NH-7. Nagpur is well connected by road, rail and air to most of the important cities.
REGISTRATION FEE:
Indian Participants: Rs. 3,000/-
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation for International and national delegates will be arranged in hotels and NEERI guesthouse on first cum first basis. Tariffs for the accommodation can be obtained from the Organizing Secretary.
CORRESPONDENCE
Er. Subhash P. Andey, Organising Secretary, Sr. Principal Scientist, Water Technology and Management Division, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur – 440020, INDIA TeleFax : 91-712-2249756 Email: sp_andey@neeri.res.in
Dr. Pawan Labhasetwar, Organising Secretary, Principal Scientist & Head, Water Technology and Management Division, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur – 440020, INDIA TeleFax : 91-712-2249756 Email: pk_labhasetwar@neeri.res.in
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