A Two day training workshop on “Application & Uses of Hydro Geomorphologic Maps (HGMs) for Ground Water Prospection” at The Institution of Engineers (India), Dehradun, Uttarakhand conducted by India Water Foundation, a National Key resource Centre, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India.
In the inauguration ceremony the dignitaries present were Prof. VK Tewari DG Graphic Era University and former VC Uttarakhand Technical University, Dr Arvind Kumar, President, India Water Foundation, Dr SK Sharma, Former Member, CGWB and Shweta Tyagi, Executive Secretary, India Water Foundation and Udit Ghildyal, Coordinator, IWF Dehradun Chapter.
Appreciating the efforts of India Water Foundation about envisaging a new path in the field of Drinking Water through Hydro Geomorphological Mapping for Ground Water Prospection Prof Tewari spoke about the relevance and importance of Hydro-Geomorphological Mapping and its application for locating sites for different type of water extraction structures, artificial recharging of the aquifer, rain water harvesting structures and to take remedial measures.
In his address Dr. Arvind Kumar, President, India Water Foundation, talked about the need of sharing knowledge between central and state governments, organisations and various other agencies to enable bringing all the stakeholders on a common knowledge platform and enable forward linkage with Sustainable Development Goal -6, which envisages achieving universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water and to achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all. Dr. Kumar stressed on the practical implementation of available technologies and knowledge along-with the convergence of the line departments and all other stakeholders to positively impact outcomes.
Dr. Kumar being the member Meghalaya water resources council mentioned the Meghalaya Model here where the convergence of top down and bottoms up approach has brought the various departments to work together for a common outcome. He emphasized the fact that such trainings while enhancing the current engineering solutions would also support and help newer technology adoptions.