Background

The Department of Water Resources Development & Management is launching a new M.Tech. /PG-Diploma Programme on ‘Drinking Water & Sanitation’ which would broadly address the issues of Drinking water sustainability, water security, water conservation, reuse and recycling, water treatment, storage and distribution, wastewater collection, treatment and disposal, the impact of risks & uncertainties like climate change on water sustainability and water availability at consumer-end. The issues like supply and demand-based management and the use of the latest techniques like RS&GIS, Drone Technology, water treatment techniques like that of De-salinization, coastal and under-ground reservoirs, circular economy in the water sector, etc. will be part of the curriculum. The course will cover all the 4 realms like society, governance, economics, and technology and will be in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal- 6 “Clean water and sanitation”.

About the workshop

Safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are crucial to public health and well-being. India has made rapid progress in ending open defecation, significantly improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Developing infrastructure related to Drinking Water and Sanitation for its Urban & Rural settings and managing the same to improve public health is a significant task in many countries. Safely managed drinking water and sanitation such as regulated piped water and well-connected and well-designed sewer system are the needs of the hour. Wastewater treatment can significantly reduce deaths due to water-borne diseases and dramatically improve public health. There is a need for capacity building in this sector to achieve these objectives. Science and scientific research can play an essential role in addressing drinking water and sanitation issues. This workshop aims to provide an opportunity for policymakers, academicians, and researchers to share their experiences and knowledge by presenting fundamental/applied scientific advances made in drinking water and sanitation and future challenges in this sector.

Themes

1. Water sources- Groundwater, surface water, treated wastewater
2. Water supply and demand- Rural and urban areas
3. Wastewater treatment technology and fecal sludge management
4. Water Treatment Processes
5. Effect of LULC/Climate change on Groundwater quantity and quality
6. Impact of Point source and non-point source pollution on drinking water supply
7. Water Distribution Networks
8. Operation and maintenance of water supply systems
9. Sewerage Systems Socio-environment challenges
10. Socio-Economic Considerations Education, policy, and governance