ТЕМА: Fifth International Groundwater Conference 2012

Dear Friend,

This is just to remind that last date is 31 January, 2012 for submission of abstracts for Fifth International Groundwater Conference (IGWC-2012).

You are requested to kindly submit the abstracts for IGWC-2012 to Dr. M. Thangarajan, Conference Coordinator, IGWC-2012 at Этот адрес электронной почты защищён от спам-ботов. У вас должен быть включен JavaScript для просмотра. by 31 Januray 2012.

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National Institute of Hydrology
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Roorkee - 247667 (Uttarakhand)
INDIA

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Fifth International Groundwater Conference (IGWC-2012) on "The Assessment and Management of Groundwater Resources in Hard Rock Systems with Special Reference to Basaltic Terrain" at Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India (December 18-21, 2012)

About the Conference

Groundwater resources in hard rock regions with limited renewable potential have to be managed judiciously to ensure adequate supplies of dependable quantity and quality. It is a natural resource with economic, strategic and environmental value, which is under stress both due to changing climatic and anthropogenic factors. Therefore the management strategies need to be aimed at sustenance of this limited resource. In India, and also elsewhere in the world major parts of the semi-arid regions are characterized by hard rocks and it is of vital importance to understand the nature of the aquifer systems and its current stress conditions. Though the achievements through scientific development in exploration and exploitation are commendable, it has adversely affected the hard rock aquifer system, both in terms of quantity and quality; which is of major concern today. In order to reverse the situation, better management strategy of groundwater resources needs to be devised for prevention of further degradation of quality and meeting out the future demand of quantity. This necessitates:

* Understanding the flow mechanism, evaluating the potential and evolving optimal utilization schemes, and
* Assessing and monitoring quality in the changing scenario of anthropogenically induced agricultural, urban, industrial and climatic change.

The groundwater flow mechanism through fractures in hard rocks is yet to be fully understood in terms of fracture geometry and its relation to groundwater flow. The characterization of flow geometry in basaltic aquifer is yet to be fully explored.

Groundwater pollution due to anthropogenic factors is very slow process with long-term impacts on carbon cycle and global climatic change on one hand and quality on the other. It is generally recognized that the prevention of groundwater pollution is cheaper than its remedial measures in the long run. Furthermore, because of the nature of groundwater flow and the complexity and management uncertainty of many contaminant processes, a precautionary approach should generally be adopted for the groundwater resources. Such an approach is always aimed to avert danger or at least minimize the risk of groundwater pollution and promote protection of its quality. Taking in view of the above, the Fifth International Ground Water Conference (IGWC-2012) is planned during December 18-21, 2012 at Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Dr.M. Thangarajan had successfully organized the First International Groundwater Conference (IGWC- 2002) at Dindigul, Tamil Nadu and served as conference co-coordinator of IGWC-2006 at JNU, New Delhi & IGWC-2007 at TNAU, Coimbatore, and IGWC-2011 at Madurai. Heisnowthe AdvisorcumConference Coordinator of IGWC-2012.

* The main emphasis in organizing such an International Conference is on the outcome of deliberations of the conference which could reach the users,whoare facing the problems due to groundwater shortage and quality deterioration.

TS - 1 : Resources Assessment and Aquifer characterization

* Application of RS-GIS in groundwater resource assessment, development and management
* Modern trends in delineation of fracture geometry/polluted zones, aquifer boundaries & identification of potential bore holes through geophysical techniques
* Groundwater flow dynamics and characterization of aquifer parameters in crystalline and basaltic (hard rock) aquifer system
* Information Technology in the assessment and management of groundwater resources

TS - 2 : Recharge Estimation Process and Augmentation

* Role of isotope techniques in rainfall recharge estimation process
* Artificial recharge methods including aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) for augmentation of groundwater resources
* The impact of induced recharge on groundwater quality
* Conjunctive use of surface and groundwater for optimal exploitation

TS - 3 : Agriculture stress and water management

* Impact of human activities and climate change on the cropping pattern and the socio- economic conditions of rural poor and its remedial measures
* Drip irrigation to ensure security of water in impoverished area
* Optimal cropping pattern for sustainable development and management of groundwater resources

TS - 4 : Water and Environment

* Soil water chemistry and its role in understanding the groundwater pollution and its migration
* The impact of Fluoride and Arsenic contaminant in groundwater on the human health & the remedial measures to contain the fluoride and arsenic level
* The quantity and quality aspect of groundwater resources due to over urbanization
* Disposal measures for domestic, industrial and nuclear wastes
* Mitigation against pollutant migration in groundwater

TS - 5 : Models and its Application in groundwater management

* Issues and challenges in understanding the flow dynamics and modeling of basaltic aquifer
* Modeling of groundwater flow and mass transport including nucleoide migration for the effective management of groundwater resources in hard rock and coastal aquifer systems
* Issues, challenges and perspectives in model calibration, validation, prediction and post audit
* Conceptual tools, modeling and strategies for rational and environmentally sustainable exploitation of springs fed by hard rock aquifers

TS - 6 : Management Aspects

* Problems and challenges in quantification of water demand and its pricing for effective management
* Mechanism to evolve water security in scarcity area
* Role of NGO's and Sociologists in creating awareness among user community on the sustainable development and management of groundwater resources
* Integrated practices and approach for water management in India.

About Abstract Submission

Abstracts pertaining to the above themes are accepted. All abstracts not exceeding 250 words (in duplicate) should reach Этот адрес электронной почты защищён от спам-ботов. У вас должен быть включен JavaScript для просмотра., Prof. and Head, Dept. of Geology), Organizing Secretary, IGWC-2012, Conference Secretariat, Department of Geology, Maulana Azad College of Arts & Science, Aurangabad-431001, Maharashtra, India & / or Conference Coordinator Этот адрес электронной почты защищён от спам-ботов. У вас должен быть включен JavaScript для просмотра. &/or Этот адрес электронной почты защищён от спам-ботов. У вас должен быть включен JavaScript для просмотра. on or before Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Review Committee on the basis of Scope / Theme of IGWC-2012 and will be classified as ORAL or POSTER presentation. Acceptance will be communicated by April 15, 2012.

Authors will have to submit full manuscript of the paper(s) (with original figures, if any) to the Conference Secretariat by July 31, 2012. Necessary instructions regarding preparation of the manuscript(s) will be sent along with the acceptance and author(s) are requested to submit the final text in electronic form (CD).

Feel free to contact any of the following two persons for further clarifications, if any, on

E-mail : Этот адрес электронной почты защищён от спам-ботов. У вас должен быть включен JavaScript для просмотра. –Dr. Praksh Kulkarni
Этот адрес электронной почты защищён от спам-ботов. У вас должен быть включен JavaScript для просмотра. –Dr. M. Thangarajan

Phones : + 91-240-2392580 (Dr. Prakash Kulkarni)
+ 91-40-27175156 (Dr. M. Thangarajan)

Tele Fax : + 91-240-2381102 (Maulana Azad College)

We are planning to have one day pre-conference workshop with the sponsorship of International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) on Dr. Peter Dillon of CSIRO, Australia will conduct the workshop if it is materialized. The workshop schedule will be announced at later stage.

Important Dates

1) Abstract Submission on or before Jan., 31, 2012.
2) Delivery of Abstract Acceptance Letter Feb., 28, 2012.
3) Manuscript Submission (Full Text) on or before July, 31, 2012.
4) Request for Accommodation on or before July, 31, 2012.
5) Registration Fee on or before October, 1, 2012
6) I.G.W.C. 2012 December 18 - 21, 2012

About the Venue – Aurangabad

Aurangabad city is located in Maharashtra State (India) and is about 405 km north-east of Mumbai City. The city derived its name from the late Mughal Emperor Aurangazeeb. The city was the second capital of Mughal Empire during Aurangazeb's time. Now it is the district capital of Aurangabad. There are quite good number of educational institutions in and around the city. The city is well connected by rail, road and also by air from Mumbai and New Delhi. There are a number of tourist places which can be reached easily from Aurangabad city.

Registration Fee

Note : All Foreign participants have to pay the Registration Fee in US dollars only. Registration fee should be paid through DD drawn in favor of Organizing Secretary, IGWC 2012, payable at Aurangabad and sent to Conference Secretariat, IGWC-2012, Maulana Azad College of Arts & Science, Aurangabad-431001, Maharashtra, India on or before Otherwise one has to pay extra Rs 500 as late fee for Indian and SAARC participants and US $ 50 for foreign participants. 1 October, 2012.

Delegate - Rs. 4000/- or US $ 400/-*
Research Scholar - Rs. 2000/- or US $ 200/-#
Student - Rs. 1250/- or US $ 125/-#
Accompanying Person - Rs. 1250/- or US $ 125/-* (For each person) @

* Includes registration material, working lunch, conference dinner & tea.
# Only Abstract Volume, working lunch, conference dinner & tea.
@ Only working lunch, conference dinner & tea.

Mail to : Conference Secretariat, IGWC-2012, Maulana Azaad College of Arts & Science,
Auranagbad-431001, Maharashtra, India
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Accommodation

The participant(s) will be accommodated in hotels on payment basis. Delegates are requested to confirm their accommodation requirements well in advance.

For further details, please contact:

Dr. P.S. Kulkarni
Organizing Secretary (IGWC 2012)
Maulana Azad College of Arts & Science, Aurangabad-431001, India
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