The Odisha Environment Congress (OEC) will organize its 7th congress on the theme “Water, Sanitation and Hygiene’ in the context of SDG” from November 20 to 22 in the city.
With the support of Water and Sanitation Mission, Rural Development Department, Government of Odisha, all the non-Government development agencies working on water, sanitation and hygiene will join hands.
The OEC has been providing a unique opportunity to academicians, researchers, scientists, planners, policy makers, students and practitioners for learning, interaction and also has been providing forum for dissemination of innovations in the theme area.
In the 3-day long deliberations, scientists, experts, scholars, Government officials and practitioners at the grassroots would deliver their findings and offer their views on various themes. Based on the revered papers an edited proceeding volume will be inaugurated. Three young scientists below the age of 35 will be felicitated. Similarly, for the outstanding contribution on water, sanitation and hygiene as part of corporate social responsibility, three corporate houses will be awarded prestigious green corporate award. The selected talents screened through competition from school and college in painting, story writing, poster presentation, essay and debate will be felicitated which includes cash prizes too.
It is a joint venture of HDF-cDAR, CED, RMNH, RCDC, UNICEF, WSM, lansa, world vision, Gram Vikas, Xavier University, Water Aid, Prtactical Action, CES etc.