Professor


Pradip Kumar Sikdar

Profile

Teaching

  • Water Resource Management
  • Environmental Impact assessment
  • Noise Pollution
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Research Methodology

Publications

International

National

Conference Proceedings

Books

  • Sikdar, P. K., 2016, Paschimbanger Bhujalsampad: Abasthan Unnayan o Parichalan (in Bengali), Nagarik Mancha, 88p.
  • Agarwal, K. M., Sikdar, P. K. and Deb, S.C., 2002, A Text Book of Environment, Macmillan India Limited, 454p.

Books Edited

  • Sikdar, P. K., 2021. Environmental Management: Issues and Concerns in Developing Countries. Springer, Cham, 387p. ISBN: 978-3-030-62529-0
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2018, Groundwater Development and Management: Issues and Challenges in South Asia, Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi and Springer, Switzerland, ISBN: 978-3-319-75115-3  533p
  • Desai, M, Mukhopadyaya, A.D. and Sikdar, P.K., 2005, Interlinking of Indian Rivers – An Impact Assessment, ACB Publishers, Kolkata, 177p.
  • Ghosh, A.K., Sikdar, P.K. and Dutta, A.K., 2003, Interlinking of Indian Rivers, ACB Publishers, Kolkata, 223p. Citation – 4.

Book Chapters

  • Mukherjee, S; Sikdar, P.K.; Pal, S. (2022). Sustainable Governance of Groundwater as Drinking Water in the Post CoViD-19 World: An Urban Water Security Perspective. In: Kumar, M.; Vithanage, M.; Mohapatra, S.; Acharya, K. (eds.). Legacy, Pathogenic and Emerging Contaminants in the Environment. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, New York. Chapter14: ISBN 978-0-367-74363-5 (hbk), ISBN 978-0-367-74365-9 (pbk): ISBN: 978-1-003-15746-5 (ebk) DOI: 10.1201/9781003157465
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2021. Environmental Management: Issues and Concerns. In: Sikdar P. K. (ed) Environmental Management: Issues and Concerns in Developing Countries. Springer, Cham, 1-21. ISBN: 978-3-030-62529-0
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2021. Environmental Impact Assessment. In: Sikdar P. K. (ed) Environmental Management: Issues and Concerns in Developing Countries. Springer, Cham, 253-283. ISBN: 978-3-030-62529-0
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2021. Environment and Development: Looking Towards the Future. In: Sikdar P. K. (ed) Environmental Management: Issues and Concerns in Developing Countries. Springer, Cham, 369-379. ISBN: 978-3-030-62529-0
  • Sikdar, P. K. and Basu, S. 2021. Contemporary Environmental Issues – The Indian Perspective. In: Rukhsana, Haldar A., Alam A., Satpati L. (eds) Habitat, Ecology and Ekistics: Case Studies of_Human-Environment Interactions in India . Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49115-4_1
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2020. Groundwater Over-exploitation and Environmental Consequences in Urban Areas. In Sushma Sahai (ed) Landscape on the Edges: Risks, Resilience & Restoration. Authorpress. Chapter 1, 0. 43-60. ISBN 978-93-90155-66-8.
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2018. Problems and Challenges for Groundwater Management in South Asia. In: Sikdar P. K. (ed) Groundwater Development and Management: Issues and Challenges in South Asia. Springer, Switzerland & Capital Publising Company, India. Chapter 1, p. 1-19
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2018. Numerical Groundwater Modelling. In: Sikdar P. K. (ed) Groundwater Development and Management: Issues and Challenges in South Asia. Springer, Switzerland & Capital Publising Company, India. Chapter 7, p. 189-205.
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2018. Pumping Test for Aquifers: Analysis and Evaluation. In: Sikdar P. K. (ed) Groundwater Development and Management: Issues and Challenges in South Asia. Springer, Switzerland & Capital Publising Company, India. Chapter 11, p. 265-275.
  • Sikdar, P. K., Dutta, S., Das, S. Chakraborty, S and Ghosal, G., 2018. Hydrogeological Assessment for Development and Management of Baseflow for Public Water Supply in Semi-arid and Fluoride Affected Hard Rock Areas. In: Sikdar P. K. (ed) Groundwater Development and Management: Issues and Challenges in South Asia. Springer, Switzerland & Capital Publising Company, India. Chapter 19, p. 437-464.
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2018. Way Forward and Future Strategies. In: Sikdar P. K. (ed) Groundwater Development and Management: Issues and Challenges in South Asia. Springer, Switzerland & Capital Publising Company, India. Chapter 23, p. 523-528.
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2018. Arsenic Pollution of Groundwater in Ganga-Meghna-Brahmaputra Plain. In Compendium of Awardees of Smt. Savitri Chadha Memorial INC-IAH Award, Indian Chapter of International Association of Hydrogeologist (INC of IAH), Faridabad, p. 20-31.
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2018. Groundwater Resources, in Status of Environment in West Bengal: Third Citizens' Report. Ed. A. K. Ghosh. ENDEV – A Society for Environment and Development, Kolkata, Chapter 5, p. 46-73.
  • Sikdar, P. K. and Sahu, P., 2018. Modelling the Potential Impact of Small-Scale Pumping Near Future Water Supply Wells in a Stressed Aquifer in South Western Bengal Basin on Groundwater Flow. In: Saha D., Marwaha S., Mukherjee A. (eds) Clean and Sustainable Groundwater in India. Springer Hydrogeology. Springer, Singapore, p. 279-300. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4552-3_18
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2017, Groundwater, in State of Environment Report West Bengal 2016. Eds. Kalyan Rudra, Subrat Mukherjee, Ujjal Kumar Mukhopadhyay and Debanjan Gupta. West Bengal Pollution Control Board, p. 155-177.
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2012, Global Warming and Climate Change: Effect on Groundwater Resources of India, in Global Climate Security: Perceptions, Challenges and Beyond. Eds. A. Mukhopadhyay and S. Ghosh, UGC Academic Staff College, Calcutta University, p. 163-176.
  • Sikdar, P. K. and Sinha Ray, S. P. 2012, Arsenic Contamination in Groundwater of Bengal Basin – Source, Migration and Mitigation, in Coping with Disasters: Mitigation Strategy, Preventive Action and Recovery. Eds. Mamata Desai and Sandip Halder, Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi, Chapter 6, p. 106-132.
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2010, Global Water Crisis: The Indian Scenario and Strategies for Sustainable Development, in Science Environment and Education: Weaving an inter-disciplinary understanding, Ed. Shankarashish Mukherjee, UGC-ASC, University of Calcutta, p. 169-186.
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2009, Scope of Rainwater Harvesting in Kolkata and its Environmental Consequences, in Science & Technology for Sustained Progress and Survival, Eds. Gopi Nath Saha, Arup Kumar Mitra, Parthasar-athi Chakraba-rti, Sandhya Bhadury & Subrata Ghosh, Institute of Social Studies, Kolkata, p. 138-141
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2008, Geology of the Quarternary Aquifers of the Twin City of Calcutta- Howrah, in Hydrological Research in India: Significant Papers from the Journal and Memoirs of the Geological Society of India 1959-2008, Ed. Subhajyoti Das, Geological Society of India, p. 107-125.
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2008, Groundwater Scenario of West Bengal (Chapter 5), in Status of Environment in West Bengal; A Citizen's Report, Ed. A.K. Ghosh, ENDEV – Society for Environment and Development, p. 31-59.
  • Sikdar, P. K., 2005, Interlinking of Indian Rivers with special emphasis on West Bengal (Chapter 14), in Interlinking of Indian Rivers: An Impact Assessment, Eds. Mamata Desai, Ananda Deb Mukhopadhyay and Pradip K. Sikdar, ACB Publishers, Kolkata, p. 141-167
  • Sikdar, P.K. and Bhattacharya, P., 2003, Groundwater risk analysis and development plan of Calcutta (Chapter 7), in Environmental Issues for the 21st Century, Ed. S.P. Dasgupta, Mittal Publication, New Delhi, p. 83-119. Citation – 5
  • Sikdar, P.K., 2003, Global Water Crisis – An Indian Scenario (Chapter 13), in Bipanna Paribesh, Ed. N. Dutta, Nagarik Mancha, Kolkata, p. 132- 147.
  • Sikdar, P.K. and Haimanti Poddar, 2003, Ferrying Water across the Nation (Chapter 9), in Interlinking of Indian Rivers, Ed. Asish Ghosh, Pradip K. Sikdar and Ashoke K. Dutta, ACB Publishers, Kolkata, p. 110-130.
  • Sikdar, P.K., Mandal, S. and Bhattacharya, P., 2002, Distribution and migration of air pollutants in a tropical city: a case study of Calcutta, Environment (Chapter 2), in Pollution Research, Eds. D.P. Tripathy and B.B. Dhar, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, p. 21 –37.
  • Sikdar, P.K. and Biswas A. B., 1997, An approach to the management of coastal zone of India (Chapter 6), in Man and Ocean, Ed. J. Gupta, Sea Explorer Institute, Calcutta, p. 89 – 97.

General Scientific Articles

  • Sikdar, P.K., 2012, Arsenic contamination of groundwater of Bengal Basin: A Hydrogeological Perspective, IGA Review, Issue 2011, p. 36-43.
  • Sikdar, P.K., 2007, Environmental Pollution and Management, in Souvenir on World Environment Day 2007, South Dum Dum Municipality and Centre for Ground Water Studies, p. 11-31.
  • Sikdar, P.K., 2005, Pumping out Arsenic – Origin of an anthropogenic menace, in Sahara Time, February 5, 2005, p. 22.
  • Sikdar, P.K., 2004, Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting for better Water Management in Kolkata, in Annual Survey of Environment, Kolkata 2003, Vasundhara, p. 23-28
  • Sikdar, P.K., 2002, Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting – an answer to declining ground water, in Souvenir on 6th Anniversary of Green Bench, Calcutta High Court, 17 June 2002, p. 19-35.
  • Ghosh, K.P. and Sikdar, P.K., 2001, That Sinking Feeling, in The Statesman –Down Town, 22nd June 2001.
  • Sikdar, P. K., 1993, Groundwater Pollution and Purification, in Environment Month, Nov.19-Dec.18, 1993, SAIL, p. 69 – 77.

Conferences attended

No. Date Sponsor & Title of Workshop/Seminar/
Conference
Venue of Workshop/ Seminar/
Conference
Mode of Participation
1. 25 April
2023
Earth Day Commemoration, 2023 organised by Departments of Environment Management and Social Welfare, IISWBM Auditorium, IISWBM Panel Speaker Talk: Invest in our Planet
2. 25 February 2023 National Seminar on "Environmental Engineering and Management organised by IPHE Kolkata Centre in association with IPHE India Conference Hall of IPHE Kolkata Centre, Salt Lake Invited Speaker in Technical Session I- Smart Water Management, Material and Equipment, Technology Talk: Smart Water Management: new model of water resources management for SDGs
3. 20 January
2023
Fifth Regional Science and Technology Congress, Region 3 (19-20 Jan.2023) organized by Department of Science and Technology and Biotechnology, Govt. of West Bengal and West Bengal State University West Bengal State University, Barasat Chairman, Earth Science Section and delivered Special Lecture Talk: Arsenic Pollution of Groundwater in Bengal Basin
4. 26 August 2022 UGC sponsored Refresher Course in 'Environment Science' from 20.08.2022 to 02.09.2022 organised by The University of Burdwan Online Resource Person Talk: Sustainable Water Resource Management and Water Footprint Accounting
5. 13 August 2022 Certificate Course on 'Sustainable Environment Management' from 5th August to 27th August organized by Department of Environment Management, Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management in collaboration with CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development Online Resource Person Talk: Environmental Impact Assessment
6. 6 August
2022
Certificate Course on 'Sustainable Environment Management' from 5th August to 27th August organized by Department of Environment Management, Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management in collaboration with CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development Online Resource Person Talk: Water Resources Management
7. 30 June, 2022 3-day (28-30 June 2022) Tier-II Training Programme on 'Groundwater Development and Management Practices' for research scholars, professionals and academicians  organized by
Central Ground Water Board, Eastern Region, Kolkata under the aegis of Rajiv Gandhi National Ground Water Training and Research Institute, Naya Raipur, Chattisgarh
Conference Room of Central Ground Water Board, Eastern Region, Kolkata Invited Speaker Talk: Impact of Climate Change on Groundwater Scenario :
Case Studies
8. 6 June, 2022 World Environment Day 2022 Celebration organized by Indian Water Works Association Conference Room of NIJALAYA, Janaswasthya Karigori Bhavan, Sector V, Bidhannagar Invited Speaker Talk: Groundwater Resources: Issues and Challenges
9. 24 March 2022 Seminar to Commemorate World Forestry Day 2022 & World Water Day 2022 organised by Department of Environmental Science in collaboration with Eco Club and IQAC, Deshabandhu College for Girls Room No. 16, Deshabandhu College for Girls Invited Speaker Talk: Groundwater – the Invisible Resource: Strategies for Sustainable Development
10. 22 March 2022 Webinar on World Water Day organized by Indo-Global Social Service Society (IGSSS), New Delhi Online Invited Speaker Talk: Groundwater – the Invisible Resource: Strategies for Sustainable Development
11. 26 September 2021 Webinar on '80th CSIR-Foundation day Lecture at Kolkata Zonal Centre of CSIR-NEERI' organized by NEERI Kolkata Online Chief Guest Talk: Impact of Urbanization on Groundwater of Kolkata with Special Emphasis on Land Subsidence
12. 10 August 2021 Webinar on "Catch the Rain" to commemorate the "75 Years of Independence" an initiative taken up by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India named Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsab from 8th August to 2nd October organized by NSS Unit I & II of Durgapur Government College in collaboration with Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Durgapur Government College. Online Invited Speaker Talk: Catch The Rain:
Rainwater Harvesting And Groundwater Recharge For Sustainable Water Development
13. 13 July
2021
e-Training (13.07.2021 to 17.07.2021) on 'Environmental Geochemistry and Analysis' for Geoscientists organized by Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GISTI), Hyderabad Online Invited Speaker Talk: Environmental Management and Environmental Impact Assessment:
An Indian Perspective
14. 8 June
2021
Online Faculty Development Program on Research, Funding Projects & IPR_Part II, 7 – 9, 2021,
Organized by K. C. College of Engineering and Management Studies and Research, Mumbai
Online Invited Speaker Talk: Handling Funded Project
15. 5 June 2021 World Environment Day 2021
One Day State Level Webinar on 'Ecosystem Restoration Towards Sustainable Society" organized by Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College, Cooch Behar, West Bengal
Online Invited Speaker of Sundarlal Bahuguna Memorial Lecture Talk: Impact of Urbanization on Hydrogeology of Kolkata with
Special Emphasis on Land Subsidence
16. 30 April
2021
Earth Day 2021: Restore Our Earth organized by IISWBM in collaboration with Earth Day Network & JNU Nature and Wildlife Club Online Panel speaker Panel theme: Covid Positive, Climate Positive-How COVID lockdown had positive Impact on the Climate Talk: Groundwater Security and Governance in India
17. 22 March
2021
World Water Day 2021: Valuing Water organized by Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Kolkata Chapter (ISRSK) Online Theme Speaker Talk: Valuing Water:
Sustainability, Security and Climate Change
18. 27 February 2021  2-day (27-28 February 2021) Online Seminar on 'Resilience of Groundwater Resources for Accommodating changing Climatic Scenario' organized by Indian National Chapter of International Association of Hydrogeologists (INC-IAH) Online Panelists in Technical Session TS2: Managed Aquifer Recharge, Groundwater Contamination and
Treatment Techniques Joint author of Paper in TS1: Climate change impact on ground water and Emerging Techniques of
Groundwater investigation and management
Title of Paper: Impact of urbanization on the groundwater resources of the
Quaternary aquifer system of south Bengal Basin in India
19. 2 February 2021 World Wetlands Day 2021 organised jointly by Indian Society of Remote Sensing – Kolkata Chapter and Geomaticx Online Chairman, Technical Session
20. 22 January 2021 Virtual International Conference on 'Statistical Tools and Techniques for Research Data Analysis (ICSTRDA 2021)' organized by School of Library and Information Science, Central University of Gujarat Online Invited Speaker in Special Presentation Session Talk: Role of Data and Statistical Analysis for Assessment of Urban Water Security in the Global South
21. 9 January 2021 14th Environment Partnership e-summit and Environment Excellence Awards
Theme: 'Driving Green Economy in the New Normal'
Organised by Indian Chamber of Commerce
Online Invited Speaker Talk: Groundwater Security and Governance in India
22. 3 December 2020 10th International Conference on 'Sustaniable Waste Management towards Circular Economy' (December 2-7) organized by International Society of Waste Management, Air and Water (ISWMAW), Centre for Sustainable Development and Resource Efficiency Management, Jadavpur University, India and Centre for Sustainable Technology, Indian Institute of Science, India Online Chairman, Technical Session 9: Recycling & Solid Waste Management and delivered an address on 'A Model on Sustainable Solid Waste Management in India'
23. 27 November 2020 3-day long (25-27 November 2020) Tier-II Training Programme on 'Local Groundwater Development and Management' for professionals and academicians  organized by
Central Ground Water Board, Eastern Region, Kolkata
Online Chief Guest
in the Valedictory Function and delivered an address on 'Challenges of Groundwater Development and Management in South Asia'
24. 18 November 2020 Celebration of GIS Day 2020 organized by Indian Society of Remote Sensing- Kolkata Chapter Online Invited Speaker in Valedictory Session
25. 21 August 2020 e-training on 'Environmental Geochemistry and Analysis' organized by Geological Survey of India, Training Institute, Hyderabad Online Invited Speaker Talk: Environmental management & Environmental Impact Assessment: An Indian Perspective
26. 5 August, 2020 2-Day Webinar Series on Applications of Conceptual Hydrogeology organized by Department of Geology and Geological Institute, Presidency University Online Invited Speaker Talk: Water Resource Management:
The Indian Scenario
&
Strategies for Sustainable Development
27. 12 July, 2020 Online Workshop on
'Innovative Research Trends in Contemporary Geography' (6-12 July, 2020) organised by Department of Geography, East Calcutta Girls' College, Lake Town
Online Invited Speaker Talk: Methods in Groundwater Research:
Water Level Measurements, Pumping Test and Numerical Modelling
28. 27 February, 2020 'The Kolkata Mangrove Dialogue: In search of sustainable coping strategies for freshwater & plastic management' organized by Department of Geography & IQAC, Dum Dum Motijheel Rabindra Mahavidyalaya & SOCEO (An Indo-German organization working in the areas of social innovation and entrepreneurship) Conference Hall, Dum Dum Motijheel Rabindra Mahavidyalaya Keynote Speaker Talk: Improving Freshwater Provision based on Wise use of Groundwater Resources for Livelihood Resilience in Sundarban Area, West Bengal
29. 17 December, 2019 One-day International Symposium on Perspectives in Environmental Health: From Emergence to Emancipation organized by Deshbandhu College for Girls, Kolkata Conference Hall, Deshbandhu College for Girls Guest of Honour in Inaugural Session
&
Panelist in the Panel Discussion on Perspectives in Environmental Health: From Emergence to Emancipation
30. 27-30 November, 2019 9th International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management towards Circular Economy organized by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)(DU), Odhisha & International Society of Waste Management (IAWMAW), Jadavpur University, Kolkata Convention Centre, KIIT Vice-Chairman, 9th IconSWM-CE 2019 Committee, Co-Chair Technical Session 5: Swachh Bharat Mission and Solid Waste Management Talk: Impacts of waste-water on arsenic pollution of groundwater in the western bank of river Bhagirathi in Bengal Basin, West Bengal, India (28 November)
31. 25 November, 2019 Lecture Session on Role of Geoscientists & Engineers in Urban Planning – The Kolkata Story organized by GSI-Retired Scientific Officers Welfare Association, Mining Geological and Metallurgical Institute (MGMI), Kolkata and Geological Survey of India Conference Hall, Geological Survey of India Invited Speaker Talk: Impact of Urbanization on Hydrogeology of Kolkata with
Special Emphasis on Land Subsidence
32. 24-27 September Water future Conference, Towards a Sustainable Water Future organized by Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India Talk: Exploring the sources of low-As groundwater in the western Bengal basin along a 12km traverse in Hooghly district, West Bengal. (27 September)
33. 26 September 2019 International Conference on 'Energy Management for Green Management & Biodiversity Conversation Ecosystem Management (UEM GREEN 2019', 25 -27 September 2019 organized by University of Engineering and Management, New Town, Kolkata Auditorium, University of Engineering and Management, New Town, Kolkata Keynote Speaker Talk: Arsenic Pollution of
Groundwater in Bengal Basin
34. 21 September 2019 International Conference on 'Chemical and Environmental Sciences' 19-21 September 2019 organised by Institute of Engineering & Management CII Auditorium, Institute of Engineering & Management Session Chairman of the Workshop on 'Water Crisis Management and Water Sustainability'
35. 16-17 September 2019 Indo-German Joint Scientific Workshop on 'Innovative Technologies for Assessment and Mitigation of groundwater contamination (TEC4WATER) organized by Department of Geology, Anna University, Chennai and Freie University, Berlin Koodal Hall, Institute for Ocean Management, Anna University, Chennai Invited Speaker Talk: Arsenic Pollution of
Groundwater in Bengal Basin (16.09.2019) Chairperson – Technical Session V1: Management Measures (17.09.2019)
36. 9 September 2019 Training on 'Environmental Geochemistry' for geoscientists at CHQ, GSI, Kolkata conducted by Geological Survey of India Training Institute, Hyderabad Conference Hall, Laboratory Building, Geological Survey of India, Kyd Street, Kokata Invited Speaker Talk: Environmental management & Environmental Impact Assessment: An Indian Perspective
37. 13-14 August 2019 Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF) Workshop 'Water Security on a Gender Continuum: A Focus on Solutions' funded by GCRFat the University of Kent, UK organized by University of Kent, UK; Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany; University of Connecticut, USA. Centre for Urban Economics Studies, University of Calcutta Invited Speaker Talk: Key issues in water security & the role of gender in these issues
38. 13 August 2019 3rd Prof. S. C. Mukhopadhyay Memorial Lecture organized by Institute of Landscape System And Ecological Studies (ILEE), Dept. of Geography, University of Calcutta Department of Geography, University of Calcutta Invited Speaker Talk: Water Resource Management:
The Indian Scenario
&
Strategies for Sustainable Development
39. 11 August 2019 Jal nie Jalpana organized by APDR (Central Committee) Srimani Market, Bidhan Sarani (First Floor) Invited Speaker Talk: Global and Indian Water Challenges
40. 9 June 2019 International Seminar on 'Environmental Pollution and Awareness- Celebration of World Environment Day 2019 organised by Environmental Studies, Directorate of Distance Education, Rabindra Bharati University and Department of Environmental Studies, Rabindra Bharati University Directorate of Distance Education Campus (Rabindra Bhavan, Salt Lake), Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata Invited Speaker Talk: Arsenic Pollution of
Groundwater in Bengal Basin
41. 23-24 May
2019
Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF) Workshop 'Water Security on a Gender Continuum' followed by a training Workshop on interdisciplinary activist & community driven methods and GIS mapping method organized by University of Kent, UK; Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany; University of Connecticut, USA. Sibson Seminar Room 1, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK Invited Panelist Talk: Key issues in water security & the role of gender in these issues
42. 8-10 May 2019 The International Groundwater Resilience to Climate Change and High-Pressure (GRECPIMA-2019) Conference organized by Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University, Turkey Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University, Turkey Talk: Exploring the sources of low arsenic Groundwater in the area west of River Hugli in Bengal Basin along a 12 km traverse across Hooghly District, West Bengal, India (8 May)
43. 19 March
2019
Special Lecture Series IV organized by Department of Environmental Science, Asutosh College Seminar Hall, Centenary Building, Asutosh College Invited Speaker Talk: Water Resource Management:
The Indian Scenario
& Strategies for Sustainable Development
44. 15 March
2019
'Dr. Dipankar Chakrabati Memorial Lecture' organized by School of Environmental Studies (SOES), Jadavpur University New Seminar Room, Chemical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University Invited Speaker Talk: Arsenic Pollution of  Groundwater in Bengal Basin
45. 1 February 2019 'Contemporary Issues in Urban Economics with special reference to India' organized by Centre for Urban Economic Studies (CUES), University of Calcutta Centre for Social Science and Humanities (CSSH) Hall, 10th Floor, Alipore Campus, University of Calcutta Panelist in Panel Discussion on 'Globalization and Current Issues in Urban Management of Developing Countries'
46. 22 January 2019 UGC-3-week UGC sponsored Refresher Course entitled 'Disaster Management' for college and university teachers during 04-24 January 2019 Human Resource Development Department of Geography, University of Calcutta Resource Person Talk 1: Water Resource Management:
The Indian Scenario
& Strategies for Sustainable Development Talk 2: Arsenic Pollution of Groundwater in Bengal Basin
47. 10 January 2019 5-Days In-house Training Course on 'Basics of Groundwater Hydrology' under National Hydrology Mission Groundwater Hydrology Training Centre, SWID, Government of West Bengal, Bikash Bhavan, 4th Floor, SaltLake Invited Resource Person 1. Groundwater Monitoring and Aquifer Mapping 2.Groundwater Hydraulics & Aquifer Response Test Analysis
48. 13-15 December 2018 India UK Water Centre's Grassroots Field Exposure Initiative (GFES) on Water Quality Management Indisamart Hotel, Kolkata Expert, Arsenic Pollution
49. 24 – 27 September 2018 Newton-Bhabha Fund Researchers Links Workshop on 'Towards a new generation of Arsenic Removal Plants in India' jointly organized by CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Institute, Kolkata, India and Imperial College, London, UK CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Institute, Kolkata Chairperson – Technical Session 1
&
Keynote Speaker – Technical Session 2 Talk - Arsenic Pollution of  Groundwater in Bengal Basin
50. 23 August 2018 Annual Environment and Energy Conclave on 'Disruptive innovations in Energy Transition' organized by Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry ITC Sonar Delegate as Member of The Energy and Environment Committee
51. 27 July 2018 Workshop on 'Groundwater Management and Governance in the context of West Bengal organized by The Panchyats and Rural Development Department of the Government of West Bengal, Advanced Center for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), Pune and PRASARI, Kolkata supported by Ford Foundation, New Delhi The Senses, Sector V Salt Lake Panelist in the First Session on 'Groundwater Management and Governance in alluvial and Plateau regions of West Bengal with special reference for Water shed Development'
52. 8-9 June 2018 Brain Storming Session on 'Water Resources of Eastern (West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand) and North-Eastern States of India organized by CGWS, Kolkata CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Jadavpur Delegate
53. 5 June 2018 'Observation of World Environment Day' organized by National Service Scheme (NSS), University of Calcutta in collaboration with Department of Environmental Science, University of Calcutta Calcutta University Rowing Club, Rabindra Sarobar Invited Speaker Talk: Talk: Arsenic Pollution of
Groundwater
54. 28 February 2018 Half-day Seminar on the Concluding Day of 'Swachhata Pakhwada' of Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata Conference Hall of VECC, Salt Lake Invited Speaker Talk: Water Resource Management:
The Indian Scenario
& Strategies For Sustainable Development
55. 22-23 February 2018 National Seminar on 'Science and Mankind – A Better Tomorrow' organized by Science Departments of Acharya B. N. Seal College, Cooch Behar Seminar Hall of 'Satabhisha' Building, Acharya B. N. Seal College, Cooch Behar Invited Speaker Talk: Arsenic Pollution of  Groundwater  in Bengal Basin
(Plenary Lecture IV)
56. 7-9 February
2018
International Seminar & Exhibition on 'Exploration of Oil, Gas, Coal, mineral and Ground Water: Modern Techniques and Appliances (EXOCMING 2018) organized by Indian School of Mines Alumni Association Kolkata in  Association with IIT(ISM) Dhanbad and Geological Survey of India Swissotel , Rajarhat, Kolkata Co-chairperson of Technical Session 3: Groundwater
&
Presented a paper on 'Effect of Urbanisation on Groundwater Resource'
(8 February, 2018)
57. 19-20 January 2018 International Conference on Geospatial Technology Applications in The Context of Climate Change (GTACC-2018) organized by Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS) Kolkata Chapter The Sonnet, Kolkata Chairperson, Technical session 6: Role of Geospatial Technology in Environmental Sustainability

Two papers were also presented in Technical Sessions 1 and 5

1.Impact of Land Use/Land Cover Change on Land Surface Temperature Using Satellite Data: A case study of Raarhat Block, North 24-Parganas District, West Bengal (Best Paper of Technical Session 1)

2. Sustainable Water management Strategies based on Climate Information and Remote Sensing Technology
58. 18 November 2017 Academia-Industry Interface in Environmental Science: Vision for Next Decade organized by Department of Environmental Science, University of Calcutta Conference Hall,
Department of Environmental Science, University of Calcutta
Guest of Honour in the Inaugural Session and Chairperson in Technical Session 1.
59. 16 November 2017 Tier-II Training Programme for Professional and Academicians (15 – 17 November, 2017) organized by Central Ground Water Board, Eastern Region, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India Conference Hall, Central Ground Water Board, Eastern Region Invited Speaker Talk: Arsenic Pollution of Groundwater in Bengal Basin.
60. 11 August 2017 Regional Workshop on 'Multi-disciplinary Approach to Remote Sensing – Recent Trends' organized by Indian Society of Remote Sensing Training Hall, Irrigation and Waterways Department, Jalsampad Bhavan, Salt Lake Special Guest
61. 5 June 2017 'World Environment Day Celebration' organized by Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata Chapter Department of Physiology, University of Calcutta Invited Speaker Talk: Water Resource Management: The Indian Scenario & Strategies for Sustainable Development
62. 12 May 2017 National Level Workshop on 'Arsenic Contamination of the Food Chain: Present Scenario and Future Projections' organized by Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) FACC, BCKV, Kalyani Invited Speaker Talk: Explaining the Arsenic Pollution of Groundwater in Bengal Basin.
63. 18 April 2017 National Seminar on 'Monsoon and its variability' organized by Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Calcutta Conference Hall, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Special Guest Talk: Effect of Monsoon on Ground-water Recharge
64. 24 March 2017 National Seminar on 'Emerging Trends in Environmental Research' organized by Department of Environmental Science, University of Calcutta Conference Hall, Department of Biotechnology Chairman, Panel Discussion on 'Research and Career Prospects in Environmental Science
65. 27-28 February
2017
International Workshop on 'Climate Extremes: Observation, Analyses & Modelling (INTCOAM – 2017) organized by Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Calcutta The Park Plaza Invited Delegate
66. 24-25 February
2017
2-Day National Seminar on 'Landscapes on the Edge: Risks, Resilience and Restoration' organized by Department of Geography, Loreto College Loreto College Invited Speaker on 25 February 2017 Talk: Effect of Urbanization on Groundwater Resource
67. 24 February 2017 3-week UGC sponsored Refresher Course entitled 'Environmental Hazard and Disaster Management for college and university teachers during 18th February, 2017-10th March, 2017 organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre/Academic Staff College, Department of Environmental Science and Department of Geology, University of Calcutta Department of Geology, University of Calcutta Resource Person Talk: Hazards of Urbanization: Impact on Groundwater
68. 17 January, 2017 3-week UGC sponsored Refresher Course entitled 'Current Environmental Issues: Impact Measurement and Mitigation' for college and university teachers organized by School of Environmental Studies, Jadavpur University and UGC-HRDC, Jadavpur University School of Energy Studies, Jadavpur University Resource Person Talk: Environmental Impact Assessment
69. 7 January, 2017 3-week UGC sponsored Refresher Course entitled 'Current Environmental Issues: Impact Measurement and Mitigation' organized by School of Environmental Studies, Jadavpur University and UGC-HRDC, Jadavpur University School of Energy Studies, Jadavpur University Resource Person Talk: Effect of Urbanization on Groundwater Resource
70. 3 January, 2017 Seminar on 'Suatainable Wastewater Management: Pathway to Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery' organized by Sayantan Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Brahmananda Hall, The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark, Kolkata Invited Guest
71. 17 December,
2016
National Workshop on 'Role of Groundwater in Smart Cities and Villages' organized by Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad and Indian National Committee of International Association of Hydrogeologists' Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad Theme Speaker Groundwater Over-exploitation and Environmental Consequences in Urban Areas
72. 8-10 November, 2016 'Geosciences for Sustainability' organized by Federation on Indian Geosciences (FIGA), Indian Geophysical Union, Association of Hydrologists of India (AHI) and IIT(ISM), Dhanbad IIT(ISM), Dhanbad

1. Chairman Technical Session-V (Water Resources and Water Policies – 2)

Talk: Effect of Urbanization on Groundwater Resource.


2. Invited Speaker in Technical Session - 3 (Mineral Exploration and Ore Body Modelling -1)

Talk: Explaining the Arsenic Pollution of Groundwater in Bengal Basin.
73. 20 September, 2016 'Application of RS & GIS in Water Resources Monitoring' organized by Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Kolkata Chapter and Department of Atmospheric Science, University of Calcutta Conference Hall, Department of Atmospheric Science, University of Calcutta Invited Speaker Talk: Use of RS and GIS in Arsenic Pollution Monitoring
74 1 September, 2016 Workshop on Ground Water Modeling for Aquifer Management in Soft Rock Areas organized by Central Ground Water Board Gargi Auditorium, Vikramshila complex, IIT Kharagpur Invited Speaker: Talk: Pumping Induced Impacts on the Groundwater Flow of Central West Bengal: Analysis of Arsenic Contamination of Deep Aquifer via Numerical Modelling
75. 2 August, 2016 Workshop on Water Pollution and Water Quality Improvement organized by Applied Science and Humanities Department, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Sodepur Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Sodepur Invited Speaker Talk: Groundwater Management: The West Bengal Scenario
&
Strategies for Sustainable Development
76. 21, 28 June 2016 & 12 July 2016 Training Programme on Groundwater Based Water Supply to the Engineers of PHED, Govt. of West Bengal organized by Centre for Ground Water Studies (CGWS) CGWS Training Hall Resource Person Talk: Pumping Tests for Aquifers: Analysis and Evaluation
77. 18 June, 2016 Round Table Conference on 'Green Growth and Energy Transformation' organized by CUTS The Taj Gateway Hotel Expert Discussant of the Breakaway Session II: Trade, Hotels & Restaurants/Tourism.
78. 21-22 May 2016 Seminar on 'Sustainable Ground Water Management through Effective Governance' organized by Natural Resources Investigation, Evaluation & Management Technologies' (NRIEMT) Science City, Mini Auditorium Chairman Technical Session IV: Sustainable Ground Water Management through Conservation of Water Resources.
79. 22 April
2016
National Symposium on 'Geogenic contamination of groundwater: its impact and mitigation' organized by Department of Regional Water Studies, TERI University, New Delhi Teri University, New Delhi Member Advisory Committee.

Talk
: Understanding Arsenic Pollution in Bengal Basin.

Poster:
Exploring the control of the Last Glacial Maximum Palaeosol on Arsenic

Pollution: security of groundwater-based drinking water supply in the western Bengal Basin.
80. 28 March
2016
Conf. on 'Sustainable Development and Management of Ground Water Resources, its Remedial Measures for Emerging Crisis and Climate Change in West Bengal' organized by Central Ground Water Authority and Central Ground Water Board Eastern Region, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India, Rabindra Tirtha, New Town, Kolkata Member Advisory Committee.

Panelist in Valedictory Session.

Paper in Technical session 2
: Understanding Hydrogeochemical Processes Governing Arsenic Pollution in the Groundwater of North Bengal Plain.
81. 22 March
2016
World Water Day Event American Centre, Kolkata Invited Delegate
82. 10 February 2016 Dialogue on 'Climate Smart City' and a Green Adda on 'Climate Smart Kolkata' organized by Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry and British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata The Park, Kolkata Invited Delegate
83. 29 January 2016 6th Annual International Conference on
'Social Issues and Social work: Public and Private' organized by Department of Social Welfare, IISWBM
IISWBM Panelist in the Panel Discussion on the theme of the International Conference

Talk:
Water crisis in India and its sustainable management
84. 22 December 2015 Lecture Series of Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Seminar Hall of Interdisciplinary Statistical Research Unit, ISI Invited Speaker

Talk:
Explaining the Arsenic Pollution of Groundwater in western Bengal Basin.
85. 19 December
2015
National Workshop on 'Water conservation and Pollution' organized by Indian National Committee of International Association of Hydrogeologists (INC-IAH) & Manav Rachna International University Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad Invited Delegate and Paper Presenter

Paper:
Explaining the arsenic pollution of groundwater in western Bengal Basin: the influence of Last Glacial Maximum Palaeosol.

Received the "Smt Savitri Chadha Memorial INC-IAH Award of Excellence in Groundwater Science 2015" by Indian National Committee of International Association of Hydrogeologists.
86. 30 Nov. – 4 December 2015 5th Intl. Conference on Alluvial Fans University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand Delegate and Paper Presenter

Paper:
Hydrogeology of the Tista Magafan in the Foohills of the Darjeeling Himalaya, West Bengal, India
87. 13-14 November 2015 Int. Sem. 'Challenges to Ground Water Management: Vision 2050' organized by Centre for Ground Water Studies Kolkata, 13-14 November 2015 ITC Sonar, Kolkata Invited Speaker, Technical Session 2: Groundwater Management in Alluvium and Coastal Areas

Paper: 1.
Modelling the potential impact of small pumping on groundwater flow near future water supply wells of a large housing complex in Kolkata. 2. Hydrogeological assessment for development and management of baseflow for public water supply in semi-arid and fluoride affected hard rock areas: River Dwarakeswar, Bankura District, West Bengal, India Valeditory Session:
Gave the outline of 'The Way Forward' as a Panelist.
88. 15 October 2015 'Water Conservation, Water Security and Water Quality' organized by Central Ground Water Board under Jal Kranti Abhiyan 2015-16 Rabindra Tirtha, New Town Chairman, Technical Session 2
89. 9 October 2015 UGC sponsored National Seminar on 'Water: A threatened social resource of the Century' organized by Department of Geography, Women's Christian College, Kokata Women's Christian College Invited Speaker Talk: Groundwater Management: The West Bengal Scenario
&
Strategies for Sustainable Development
90. 7 September 2015 Sensitisation Programme for Kolkata Municipal Corporation Councilors and Members of Mayor-in-Council on Climate Change'. Organised by ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
South Asia Secretariat, Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) and British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata
Borough Office, Borough VIII, 172/5, Rash Behari Avenue, Kolata- 700029 Invited Speaker Talk: Rainwater Harvesting and Groundwater Recharge for Sustainable Water Development
91. 2 September
2015
UGC sponsored Orientation Programme for College and University Teachers on 'Environmental Studies' during 10 February – 3 March, 2010 UGC Human Resource Development Centre University College of Science and Tehnology, Rajabazar Science College Campus Resource Person Talk: Explaining the Arsenic Pollution of Groundwater in West Bengal
92. 28 August
2015
Environment and Energy Conclave 2015: Power for India Swachh & Smart organised by The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry ITC Sonar, Kolkata Invited Delegate & Member , Energy and Environment Commiittee
93. 21 August 2015 Bhujal Manthan organized by Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation University of Kurukhetra Invited Speaker in Technical Session I: Geogenic Groundwater Pollution – Special Reference to Arsenic and fluoride pollution- Mitigation Measures

Talk:
Conceptual and Numerical model Development for Groundwater Resource Management of Kolkata City and East Kolkata Wetlands.
94. 19 August 2015 Sensitisation Programme for Kolkata Municipal Corporation Councilors and Members of Mayor-in-Council on Climate Change'. Organised by ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
South Asia Secretariat, Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) and British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata
Borough Office, Borough V, 22 Surya Sen Street, Kolkata - 700012 Invited Speaker Talk: Rainwater Harvesting and Groundwater Recharge for Sustainable Water Development
95. 12-13 August 2015 Inter-University competition on Water Resources Management with focus on Water & Sanitation in Urban Settings (Cluster 1: East, North-East & Central zones) organized by TERI Peerless Inn Jury Member
96. 22 April 2015 'Observing the Earth Day'organised by International Post Graduate Programme In Human Rights, Ballygunge Science College, University Of Calcutta Lecture theatre of Department of Anthropology, Ballygunge Science College. 1. Key Note Address, Technical Session 2:
Water Wonderful World: Crisis and Management.

2. Judge in Poster Presentation by students
97. 22 April 2015 International Symposium on 'Combating Climate Change in C40 Megacities' organised by Kennesaw State University, USA , NECCSD, and South Asian Forum for Environment (SAFE) Hotel Kennilworth, Kolkata Invited Delegate
98. 24 March, 2015 Workshop on 'Incidence of High Arsenic in Groundwater in West Bengal and its Remedial Measures' organized by Central Ground Water Authority and Central Ground Water Board, Eastern Region, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation Indismart Hotel, Salt Lake 1. Co-Chairperson, Technical Session 1

2. Paper Presenter in Technical Session 1: Impacts of heavy pumping on arsenic migration in the aquifers of central West Bengal

3. Corresponding Author of Paper 'Migration of arsenic in the aquifer of North Bengal Plain using numerical modeling: A case study of English Bazar Block, Malda District, West Bengal, India'. This paper was presented by S. Chakraborty.

4. Valedictory Session
Panelist
99. 20 – 21 March 2015 National Seminar on 'Petroleum in India: Present and Future' organized by
Calcutta University Geology Alumni Association, The Geological Mining and Metallurgical Society of India and Department of Geology, University of Calcutta.
Department of Geology, University of Calcutta, Ballygunge Science College Campus Attended and Member, Organising Committee
100. 30 Jan. – 01 Feb. 2015 47th Annual Convention of Indian Water Works Association
Theme: Sustainable Technology Solutions for Water Management
Science City 1.Chairperson on 31.01.2015:
Tech. Session 20: Technology, Operation and Asset Management & Tech. Session 23: Water Resources and Supply/Source Protection and Recovery

2. Paper Presenter on 01.02.2015:

Tech. Session 24:
Pumping induced Impacts on Groundwater Flow of Central West Bengal: Analysis of Arsenic Contamination of Deep Aquifer.
101. 28-30 January 2015 International workshop on 'Risk Management & Adaptation to Climate Change for Sustainable Growth in Deltaic Regions organized by Dept. of Disaster Management, Govt of West Bengal, co-organised by WWF-India, EnGIO and World Bank The Park hotel Invited Delegate
102. 15-16 January
2015
5th Annual International Conference on
'Innovations
Innovations and Best Practices in Business, Human and Other Earth Resources Management' organized by IISWBM
IISWBM Author of two papers:

Capacity Building to Mitigate Arsenic Pollution in Groundwater of Western Bengal Basin by U. Ghosal, P. K. Sikdar and J. M. McArthur.

Understanding Arsenic Pollution in Groundwater: A Geostatistical Approach by
Surajit Chakraborty and Pradip K Sikdar
103. 18 December 2014 Youth Seminar on 'Sustainable Solutions for Access to Safe Water: Promoting Innovation and Collaboration' organized jointly by TERI, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and IISWBM on 18-19 December, 2014 IISWBM 1.Welcome Address
2.Expert Session
Talk:
Water Scenario across the world and Strategies for Sustainable Development
3. Concluding Remarks at Valedictory Session
104. 30 November 2014 'Second Environment Summit' organized by Sabuj Mancha Academy of Fine Arts Invited Speaker in Technical Session 2: Water Resource & Agriculture.

Talk:

Groundwater Management: The West Bengal Scenario
&
Strategies for Sustainable Development
105. 25 November 2014 'Inter University Competition on Water Resources Management'
Organized by TERI, New Delhi
Loreto College, Kolkata Resource Expert Talk: Water Resource Management: The West Bengal Scenario
&
Strategies for Sustainable Development
106. 16 October, 2014 Shifting Grounds: Institutional transformation, enhancing knowledge and capacity to manage groundwater security in peri-urban Ganges delta systems.
Organised by SaciWaters, Hyderabad, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Hotel Lindsay, Kolkata Invited Panel Speaker in Technical Session 1: Urbanisation and Groundwater Management in Gangetic Delta city of Kolkata
107. 3 October, 2014 Seminar Lecture at Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore EOS Seminar Room (N2-01b-28) Invited Speaker Talk: Explaining the Arsenic Pollution of Groundwater in West Bengal
108. 14 June, 2014 One day workshop on 'Environment Awareness' for Middle/Junior Level Environment/Safety/SHE Managers/Officers organized by Consultants Consortium, Kolkata - 31  The Senator Hotel
15, Camac Street
Kolkata 700 017
Resource Person of Valedictory Session Talk: Water Resource Management: the Indian scenario
& strategies for Sustainable Development
109. 28-29 March, 2014 National Conference on 'Water and its Sustainability in Mining and Other Environment: Vision 2050' organized by Department of Civil Engineering in association with
Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India & India Water Foundation Sikdar, P. K., 2014, New resources of groundwater for safe drinking water supply in semi-arid and fluoride affected areas: The example of River Ajay, Birbhum District, West Bengal, National Conference on 'Water and its Sustainability in Mining and Other Environment: Vision 2050' organized by Department of Civil Engineering,  Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad on, Proceedings Volume, Editors: B.C. Sarkar, Srinivas Pasupuleti and Srivalsa Kolathayar, p. 9-15.
Golden Jubilee Lecture Theatre, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad Keynote Speaker in Technical Session 3

Talk:
New resources of groundwater for safe drinking water supply in semi-arid and fluoride affected areas: The example of River Ajay, Birbhum District, West Bengal

Chairman, Technical Session 5 and Panelists in Panel Discussion.

Two other co-authored papers were also presented:
1. Groundwater flow model to understand water level variations under different pumping conditions in the Quaternary Aquifer of an upcoming urban centre in south Bengal Basin. 2. Hydrogeology and preliminary results of groundwater flow modeling to understand arsenic migration in the aquifer of Jamuna sub-basin, West Bengal.
110. 24 March, 2014 Regional Workshop on 'Ground Water Resources, Development & Management Strategies in West Bengal' organized by Government of India, Ministry of Water Resources, Central Ground Water Authority & Central Ground Water Board (Eastern Region) Indi Smart Hotel, Kolkata Paper Presenter in Technical Session 1 Talk: Development and management of baseflow of River Mayurakshi, Birbhum District, West Bengal for drinking water supply in semi-arid and fluoride affected areas Panelist in Panel Discussion
111. 21-22 March, 2014 A Brain Storming Session on 36th International Geological Congress: A Unique Opportunity for advancement of Geoscience' organized by Geological Survey of India Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics Core Group Member in Technical Session – IV: Environmental Geochemistry and its application to Medical Geology and presentation on Water Quality of West Bengal.
112. 19-20 March, 2014 Regional Workshop on 'Aquifer Mapping & Management' organized by Central Ground Water Board (Eastern Region), Ministry of Water Resources Indi Smart Hotel, Kolkata Chairman, Technical Sessions 3 and 4
And
Panelist in Panel Discussion
113. 28 February 2014 Consultation-Meet on 'Arsenic Contamination in Groundwater of Bengal Basin: Recent Advances in Research' organized by University College London, U.K. and IISWBM, Kolkata Assembly Hall, IISWBM Convener and Invited Speaker Talk: Palaeosol control and waste water impact on arsenic pollution: Security of groundwater
based drinking water supply in
West Bengal, India.
114. 19 December 2013 2-day Seminar (18-19 December 2013) on 'Building resilience of communities to climate change in the Sundarbans' organized by WWF-India, Save the Children & School of Oceanographic studies, Jadavpur University Prof. Anita Mukherjee Memorial Hall, Faculty of Arts, Jadavpur University Invited Speaker Talk: Improving Freshwater Provision based on Wise use of Groundwater Resources for Livelihood Resilience in Sundarban Area, West Bengal.
115. 24 September 2013 National Seminar on 'Utilisation of Resources and Environmental Management' on the occasion of 17th National Exhibition on India Advancing Towards a World Power organized by Central Calcutta Science & Culture Organisation for Youth Vivekananda Sabhagriha, Belur Math Invited Speaker Talk: Water Resource Management: the Indian scenario
& strategies for Sustainable Development
116. 31 July 2013 Regional Workshop on 'Security of Groundwater Based water Supply- Perspectives, Challenges and Beyond' organized by Centre for Ground Water Studies and Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management IISWBM Invited Speaker and Panelist in Valedictory Session Talk: Security of groundwater based water supply of Kolkata City
117. 26 February
2013
2-day (25-26 February) State Level Seminar 'Current perspectives in natural resource management', Lalbaba College, Belur in collaboration with Dept. of Environmental Science, University of Calcutta. Lalbaba College Auditorium Chairman of Technical Session 'Water Resources'
118. 19 February 2013 'Sustainable development and management of ground water in West Bengal and future of irrigation vis-à-vis arsenic contamination in ground water" Central Ground Water Authority & Central Ground Water Board Eastern Region. Rabindra Niketan Auditorium, Nalban, Sukanta Nagar, Kolkata Invited Speaker and Panelist in Valedictory Session Talk: Paleosol control of As pollution in groundwater of south-central West Bengal
119. 28 October 2012 'Resource Management in the Context of Environment' organized by GIZ , New Delhi and Indo-German Association, Calcutta. Hotel Hindustan International, Kolkata Invited Speaker Talk: Water Resource Management: the Indian scenario
& strategies for Sustainable Development
120. 3 – 6 October 2012 'Transboundary meeting on Sundarbans' organized jointly by IESWM, Govt. of West Bengal; WWF-India and EnGIO. The meeting facilitated the setting up of a platform – Sundarbans Stakeholder Network – which is expected to cater and supplement the joint 'Save Sundarbans' initiatives between India and Bangladesh On board MV Paramhansa Invited Delegate and Resource Person Talk: Future Research needs on Sustainable Groundwater Management of Sundarbans
121. 10 September 2012 16th National Exhibition on the theme of 'India marching towards an Advanced Nation' cum Seminar on 'Utilization of Resources and Environmental Management, organized by Central Calcutta Science and Culture Organisation for Youth Nazrul Maidan, Baguiati, Kolkata Panel Speaker Panel Discussion:
Utilization of Resources and Environmental Management
122. 18 June 2012 PRASARI in collaboration with FAO of UN and IWMI sponsored one-day workshop on Agricultural Water Management Solutions for small holders in West Bengal Peerless Inn, Kolkata Invited Delegate and Speaker in Panel Discussion Panel Discussion: Way Forward for AWM in West Bengal.
123. 18-20 February 2012 Public Health Engineering Department, Government of West Bengal and Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation , Government of India sponsored International Conference on Water Quality with special reference to Arsenic Hyatt Regency, Kolkata Poster Presentation on 'Migration of Arsenic in Aquifers of West Bengal'
124. 23 November 2011 State Level Seminar on Study of Environmental Science: Its Aspects and Future Prospects Asutosh College Panelist Panel discussion:
Study of Environmental Science: Its Future Prospects
125. 12 November 2011 17th Convention of the Indian Geological Congress and International Conference on 'New Paradigms of Exploration and Sustainable Mineral Development: Vision 2050', 10-12 November, 2011 Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad Speaker Paper:
Pumping induced impacts on groundwater flow of Kolkata city and East Kolkata Wetlands: Evaluation via Numerical Modelling
126. 11 November 2011 17th Convention of the Indian Geological Congress and International Conference on 'New Paradigms of Exploration and Sustainable Mineral Development: Vision 2050', 10-12 November, 2011 Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad Author Paper: Landuse/Landcover change detection using Remote Sensing and GIS: A case study of Madhupur-Bishanpur Katapathar area, Bankura District, West Bengal,
117. 13 April 2011 Indo-German Association Event during April 2011 Max Muller Bhavan Invited Speaker Talk: Solving the Problem of arsenic-free drinking water: A hydrogeological Perspective
118. 21 March 2011 World Water Week (21-25 March 2011 organized by Central Ground Water Authority, Eastern Region Kolkata and delivered a talk on 'Water Crisis in India and strategies for water management' Aikatan Conference Hall, Eastern Zonal Cultural Complex, Salt Lake Invited Speaker Talk: Water Crisis in India and strategies for water management
119. 1 March 2011 UGC sponsored Refresher Course for College and University Teachers on 'Environmental Studies' during 10 February – 3 March, 2010 UGC-Academic Staff College, University College of Science and Tehnology, Rajabazar Science College Campus Resource Person
Talk: Indian Water Crisis and strategies for Sustainable Water Management
120. 28 February 2011 National Science Day Program 2011 - 'Chemistry in our Lives 'organized by National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) and delivered the National Science Day Lecture on 'Mobilization and Migration of Arsenic in multi-aquifer system of Southern Bengal Basin' National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) Invited Speaker Talk: Mobilization and Migration of Arsenic in multi-aquifer system of Southern Bengal Basin
121. 5-6 February 2011 Central Calcutta Science & Cuture Organisation for Youth and University of Calcutta sponsored National Seminar on 'Impact on emerging areas of Science and Technology on the Development of Society' Science City, Kolkata Chairperson of Technical Session – 4 on the theme 'Major Global Problems'
122. 18 January 2011 Indian Society of Remote Sensing (Kolkata Chapter) and Department of Forest, Govt. of West Bengal sponsored Workshop on 'Environmental Conservation with the help of Remote Sensing Technology'. Dwijendralal College, Krishnanagar, Nadia Invited Speaker Talk: Rainwater Harvesting and Groundwater Recharge for Sustainable Development
123. 7 December 2010 UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on 'Groundwater Pollution and its Management Perspective and Future Approaches', Netaji Nagar College for Women Netaji Nagar College for Women Invited Speaker Talk: Rainwater Harvesting and Groundwater Recharge for Sustainable Development
124. 23 November 2010 86th Orientation Programme for young teachers of Universities and Colleges during November 8 to December 6, 2010, University of Calcutta. UGC-Academic Staff College, University College of Science and Tehnology, Rajabazar Science College Campus Resource Person Talk: Global Water Crisis: The Indian Scenario and Strategies for Sustainable Development
125. 6 September 2010 Workshop on 'Migration of Arsenic in aquifers of West Bengal', IISWBM IISWBM Invited Speaker Talk: Migration of Arsenic in aquifers of West Bengal
126. 11 August 2010 UGC sponsored Refresher Course for College and University Teachers on Earth Science during 09-28 August, 2010, University of Calcutta Department of Geology, University of Calcutta Resource Person Talks:
1. Global Water Crisis:
The Indian Scenario
& Strategies for Sustainable Development. 2. Migration of arsenic in the aquifers of West Bengal
127. 23-24 July 2010 2-day Workshop on 'Arsenic Contamination in Groundwater- Source, Migration and Mitigation', The workshop was organized by IISWBM and sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. IISWBM Invited Speaker and Organizing Secretary Talk: Numerical Modelling of Migration of Arsenic in the Aquifer of North Bengal Plain
128. 9th June 2010 Seminar on 'Biodiversity Conservation and Management' The Seminar was organized by Netaji Institute for Asian Studies in collaboration with Indian Society of Remote Sensing (Kolkata Chapter) Netaji Institute for Asian Studies Invited Speaker Talk: Global water crisis: the Indian scenario
& strategies for sustainable development.
129. 26th February 2010 Workshop for Junior Scientist Meet 2010 on 'Disaster Management in West Bengal & Sustainable Management Approaches Netaji Institute for Asian Studies Judge
130. 22 February 2010 UGC sponsored Refresher Course for College and University Teachers on 'Environmental Studies' during 08-27 February, 2010 , University of Calcutta. UGC-Academic Staff College, University College of Science and Tehnology, Rajabazar Science College Campus Resource Person Talk: Global Water Crisis: An Indian Scenario'
131. 5th-7th February, 2010 World Sustainable Development Forum: Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2010 – 'Beyond Copenhagen: New Pathways to Sustainable Development Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi Invited Delegate
132. 14th January 2010 WWF Ganga-Sundarbans Delta Vision Academic Forum. The Forum was organized by WWF India School of Oceanographic Studies, Jadavpur University Discussant
133. 16th December 2009 Kolkata workshop on 'Climate and Sustainable Development Summit (CSDS) under the aegis of 'Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2010'' Panel Discussion on 'Climate Change and Sustainable Development (linking it to local issues with special focus on water problems). The workshop was organized by 'The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi KP Basu Memorial Hall, Jadavpur University Panelist Talk: Global Warming and Climate Change: A Hydrogeologist's Perspective'
134. 14th -15th December, 2009 Third Annual International Conference on 'Decisions in Management and Social Sciences for Sustainable Development', organized by Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM) IISWBM Coordinator of Technical sessions and presented the main recommendations of the Conference in the Valedictory Session on 15th December 2009.
135. 28th November, 2009 Lecture Series at Science and Technology Fair 2009. The lecture series and the fair was organized by Institute of Social Studies during 20 to 30 November 2009 Central Park, Salt Lake City Invited Speaker Talk: Rainwater Harvesting and Sustainable development'
136 4th – 6th November2009 International Conference on 'Solid Waste Management' and Exhibition on Municipal Services, Urban development and Public Works. The Conference and Exhibition was organized by 'Centre for Quality management System, Jadavpur University' Netaji Indoor Stadium and Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, Kolkata Joint Convenor, WG 4 – Technical and Publication
137. 30th -31st October, 2009 All India Seminar on 'Up- gradation of Infrastructure in Megacities – Role of Engineers'. The seminar was organized by the Civil Engineers Division, The Institution of Engineers (India) Sir R. N. Mookherjee Hall, The Institution of Engineers (India), Invited Speaker in Technical Session 1 on 30th October, 2009 Talk: Groundwater Contamination in Kolkata City and East Kolkata Wetlands – Evaluation via Numerical Modelling
138. 10th – 11th October, 2009 Seminar on 'Drainage System of South Bengal: Its Problems and Management. The seminar was organized jointly by Calcutta University Geology Alumni Association, Depatment of Geology, University of Calcutta and The Geological Mining and Metallurgical Society of India Department of Geology
University of Calcutta
35, Pramathes Barua Sarani, Kolkata 700 019
Co-Convenor
139. 24th May, 2009 Educational Seminar on 'Rainwater Harvesting & Role Individuals/ Organisations can play'. The seminar was organized by Togetherness for Better Tomorrow and Sabujayan – 118 Tolly Apartment Community Hall, 49/49, P.G.M. Shah Road, Kolkata 700 033 Invited Speaker Talk: Rainwater Harvesting for Sustainable Developmen
140. 27th & 28th February, 2009 National Seminar on 'Climate Change: Challenges and Mitigation' and delivered a Key Note Address. The seminar was organized by 'Central Calcutta Science & Cultural Organisation for Youth Science City , Kolkata Keynote Speaker in Technical Session 3 (Climate Change Mitigative Measures) on 28.02.2009 Talk: Global Warming and Climate Change: A Geologist's Perspective'
141. 13th & 14th February, 2009 Regional Workshop on 'Groundwater Related issues- West Bengal, Andaman and Sikkim'. The seminar was organized by CGWB. National Test House Auditorium Sector-V,CP Bloc-6, Salt Lake, Kolkata - 91 Invited Paper Presenter Talk: Capacity building in groundwater management with emphasis on numerical modeling on groundwater flow
142. 4 February 2009 Panel Discussion on 'Kolkata's Environmental Scenario'. The seminar was organized by ENGIO. Sisir Mancha Panel Speaker
143. 18-19 December 2008 Second Annual International Conference on 'Contemporary issues in Management and Labour Welfare in South Asian Industry'. The seminar was organized by IISWBM Indian Insttitue of Social Welfare and Business Management Paper Presenter Talk: Groundwater Management of Kolkata and East Kolkata Wetlands : Evaluation via Numerical Modelling
144. 11 – 12 August 2008 Round Table on 'Coastal Zone Management in the Bay of Bengal' organized by American Center American Centre Discussant
145. 3 August 2008 Seminar on 'Water – Resource, Conservation, Utilisation & the Management for the present and future Generations with special emphasis on Arsenic Problem'. The seminar was organized by Institute of Social Studies. On board of MV Sarbajaya on River Ganga. Panel Speaker in the Plenary Session. Talk: Water Resources Management in India
146. 26 June 2008 Workshop on Draft Coastal Management Zone Noitification , 2008. The workshop was organized by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Department of Environment, Govt. of West Bengal, West Bengal Pollution Control Board, and Institute of Environmental Studies and Wetland Management Rosewood Conferece Hall, Park Hotel Invited Speaker Talk: An analysis of Draft Coastal Management Zone Noitification , 2008
147. 14 April 2008 Lecture Series at Science and Technology Fair 2008. The lecture series and the fair was organized by Institute of Social Studies during 12 April to 20 April 2008 Central Park, Salt Lake city Invited Speaker Talk: Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial Recharging of Groundwater
148. 22 November 2007 Seminar on 'Conservation of Water and on Management of Ground Water including method of Recharge and Rain Water Harvesting'. The seminar was organized by Chief Engineer Kolkata Zone, Military Engineering Services Chief Engineer Kolkata Zone, Military engineering Services, Ballygunge Maidan Camp, Gurusaday Road, Kolkata -700 019 Invited Speaker Talk: Management of groundwater Resource of Kolkata through Rainwater Harvesting & Artificial Recharge
149. 28 September 2007 Advanced Training programme on'Spatial Data Management for PURA (Providing Urban Amenities to Rural Areas) related Development Initiatives The training programme was organized by Prof. S.P. Chatterjee Memorial foundation in collaboration with NATMO during the period 3 Sept. – 1 Oct. 2007. Research, Development and Training Centre of National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO), Government of India. Resource
Person Talk: Inter-linking of Indian Rivers
150. 27 September, 2007 Workshop on 'Rainwater Harvesting and Water Treatment Technologies'. The workshop was organized by Indian Chamber of Commerce The Park Hotel, Kolkata Invited speaker Talk: Scope of Rainwater Harvesting in Kolkata and its Environmental Consequences
151. 20 September, 2007 Advanced Training programme on'Spatial Data Management for PURA (Providing Urban Amenities to Rural Areas) related Development Initiatives. The training programme was organized by Prof. S.P. Chatterjee Memorial foundation in collaboration with NATMO during the period 3 Sept. – 1 Oct. 2007. Research, Development and Training Centre of National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO), Government of India Resource
Person Talk: Use of Technology for Water Conservation, Recycling and Water Management in Rural Areas
152. 4 June, 2007 Panel Discussion on 'World Environment Day 2007 – Environmental Pollution and Safe Water'. The panel discussion was organised by South Dum Dum Municipality and Centre for Ground Water Studies Ananta Dutta Smriti Bhawan (Town Hall), Nagerbazar Invited Speaker Talk: Environmetal Pollution and Management
153. 5 September, 2006 National Seminar on 'Rainwater Harvesting' at the 10th National Expo organized by Central Calcutta Science & Culture Organisation for Youth Netaji Colony Maidan, Baranagar Invited Speaker Talk: Rainwater Harvesting and artificial Recharge.
154. 4 July, 2006 Training course on 'Environment Impact Assessment Study' for the officers of various Port Trusts of India organized by Indian Institute of Port Management, Kolkata held during July 03 – 07, 20006 Indian Institute of Port Management, Kolkata Resource Person
155. 25 March, 2006 Seminar on 'Sustainable Development & Environmental Management' organized by Netaji Institute for Asian Studies, Kolkata and North Bengal University Netaji Museum & Centre for Studies in Himalayan Languages, Society & Culture, Giddha-pahar, Kurseong Invited Speaker Talk: Indian Water Crisis and strategies for Sustainable Water Management
156. 28 December, 2005 Panel Discussion on 'Water should not be a free commodity'. The panel discussion was organised by CMW&SA Engineers' Association Calcutta Swimming Club Invited Speaker Talk: Water Resources Management in India: Issues and Strategies
157. 22 March, 2005 Panel Discussion on 'Water for Life'. The Panel Discussion was organised by the Indian Water Works Association (Kolkata Chapter) and AIIH&PH. AIIH&PH auditorium Invited Speaker Talk: Water Resources Management of India: Issues and strategies
158. 12 January 2005 Seminar on 'Arsenic Contamination – A Challenge' organized by American Consulate General, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and West Bengal Pollution Control Board. Bengal Club, Kolkata Participant
159. 17-19 December 2004 International Conference on 'Regional Cooperation on Trans boundary Rivers: Impact of the Indian River Linking Project organized by Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon Institute of Engineers, Dhaka, Bangladesh Invited Delegate
160. 6-9 October, 2004 XXIV INCA International Congress on Cartographic Technologies for Water, Land and Infrastructure Development. Science City, Kolkata, Paper Presenter
161. 22 April, 2004 Environment Awareness and Measure for Protection The seminar was organized by Environment Protection and Tree plantation Committee, Rotary International District 3290 and Jogamaya Devi College. Jogamaya Devi College Guest Speaker Talk: Rooftop rainwater harvesting for better water management practice in Kolkata
162. 16 April, 2004 Water Development and its Future Management Strategies. The Rouund-Table Discussion was organized by the Centre for Groundwater Studies, Kolkata to commemorate Water Resource Day Jadavpur University, Kolkata Invited Speaker
163. 26 March, 2004 Linking of Indian rivers: An Impact Assessment. The seminar was organized by Netaji Institute for Asian Studies Netaji Institute for Asian Studies Panelist in the First technical Session on 'Regional Development and Water' Talk: Impact of Interlinking Indian Rivers on West Bengal
164. 22 March 2004 Vote for Water – a programme on International Water Day organized by Environment Governed Integrated Organisation (EnGIO), Kolkata Gorky Sadan Participant
165. 23 February 2004 Water security and Management of Water Resources. The Workshop was organized by NATMO, Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India Science City, Kolkata Participant
166. 7-8 February, 2004 International Symposium on Water: Crisis and Strategies Jadavpur University, Kolkata Paper Presenter
167. 4-6 February, 2004 International Conference on Environment and Development Science City, Kolkata Joint Organising Secretary, Co-Chairperson and Rapporteur in Technical Sessions and Paper Presenter
168. 28 January 2004 Training Programme on 'Techno-Commercial Engineering' to a heterogeneous group of Government Officials of various Asian and African countries. The training programme was sponsored by Government of India and organized by Narula Institute of Technology JIS College of Engineering, Panihati Resource Person
169. 13 January 2004 Seminar on 'Service Learning & Society: Education, Leadership & Justice' jointlyorganized by IPS-L, USA and IISWBM IISWBM Participant
170. 15 October 2003 Seminar on 'Water Mangement' held at on 15th October 2003. The seminar was organized by Rotary Club of East Calcutta. Rotary Bhavan, Kolkata Invited Speaker Talk: Water – the lifeline of our future: Issues and Mangement'
171. 16 August 2003 Special Lecture on 'Contamination of soil and groundwater by trace elements in coal ash' at the auditorium of Dr. H. L. Roy Building, on. The Special Lecture was organized by Coal ash Institute of India and Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers. Jadavpur University, Kolkata Invited Speaker Talk: Contamination of soil and groundwater by trace elements in coal ash
172. 27 July 2003 Interface on 'Development of Vikramgarh Jheel – an issue of Urban Ecology and Planning' held at Club,. The interface between civil society, planners, academicians environmentalists and elected representatives was organized by Vasundhara and Centre for Urban Economic Studies, Calcutta University Udayan, Vikramgarh Resource person
173. 24-25 July 2003  Seminar on 'Quality assurance and Cost effective Methods for Health Care & Hospital Management' held at. The seminar as organized by the Department of Health Care & Hospital Management, IISWBM. Peerless Inn, Kolkata Chairperson in the Technical session on 'Quality Assured Bio-medical Waste Management'.
174. 23 July 2003  'Mass Awarness Programme on Roof Top Rainwater Harvesting for Artificial Recharge to the deeper Aquifers'. The programme was organized by Central Ground Water Authority and Central Ground Water Board. All India Soil and Land Use Survey, Kolkata Invited Speaker
175. 10 July 2003. Meeting to discuss and formulate a programme on rainwater harvesting for residential/commercial buildings of Kolkata Paribesh Bhavan, West Bengal Polltion Control Board, Salt Lake City Resource Person
176. 21 April, 2003  Brain Storming Session in the Colloquium on 'Conservation and Livelihoods Improvement in Indian Sundarbans'. The Colloquium was organized by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of West Bengal in collaboration with Asian Development Bank. Ramakrishna Lok Siksha Parishad, Naredrapur Resource Person
177. 22 March, 2003 Panel Discussion on 'Water for the Future' to celebrate the 'World Water Day 2003'. The panel discussion was organized by the Indian Water Works Association (Kolkata Chapter), All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Heath. Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), Salt Lake City. Guest of Honour and Panelist
178. 12-13 March, 2003 Seminar on 'Remote Sensing &GIS – An Integrated Approach towards Environment and Development' organised by Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Kolkata Chapter Teachers Training Technical Institute, Salt Lake. Participant
179. 9 March, 2003 Seminar on 'Intervening for Better Environment in Kolkata: An Academic – NGO Interface' Department of Business Management, University of Calcutta. Participant
180. 7-8 February 2003  'Curriculum Development Workshop on 'Incorporating Environmental Concepts in Management School; Curriculum'  Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore Resource Person Talk: Course Outline for Environment Management in Management School Curriculum
181. 5 June, 2002  Seminar on 'Observance of World Environment Day' . Organised by CESC. CESC Training Centre, Kolkata Resource Person Talk: Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan of Bandel Thermal Power Station.
182. 29 April, 2002 Training programme of Policy Makers on Environment Management . Organised by State Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development, Agartala. Conference Room, State Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development, Agartala. Resource Person Talk: Natural resource Management
183. 3 April 2002 UGC sponsored Refresher Course for College and University Teachers in Earth System Science, University of Calcutta Department of Geology, University of Calcutta. Resource Person Talk: Surface water and groundwater resource management in coal mining areas
3 August 2001 Workshop on 'Sundarbans Day'. Birla Industrial and Technological Museum, Kolkata. Paper Presenter Talk: Effect of industrialization and urbanization on ambient air in and around Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve, West Bengal
184. 6 June 2001, Seminar on 'Observance of World Environment Day'. Organised by CESC. CESC Training Centre, Kolkata Invited Speaker Talk: Environmental pollution in thermal power stations
185. 2 March 2001 Seminar on 'The problems of water pollution in West Bengal' . Organised by Center for Study of Man and Environment, Kolkata. Center for Study of Man and Environment, Kolkata. Invited Speaker Talk: Arsenic pollution of West Bengal
186. 19-23 February 2001
  • Training course on 'Groundwater Management with special emphasis on Depletion and Recharging' conducted by AIIH&PH, Kolkata under HRD Programme of RGNDWM, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India.
Palasuni Training Centre, RWS&S, Bhubaneswar Resource Person Talks :
1.Water on earth – Hydrologic Cycle
2.Formation of aquifer system,
3.Environmental consequences vis-à-vis groundwater development with special emphasis on land subsidence
4.Rainwater harvesting for recharging subsurface water.
187. 25- 27 November 1999 International Conference on Man and Environment. Organised by Center for Man and Environment, Kolkata Max Muller Bhavan, Calcutta. Invited Speaker Talk: Groundwater risk analysis and development plan of Calcutta
188. 7 – 27 February 1999 UGC sponsored Refresher Course for College and University Teachers on Application of Soft Rock Studies in Fossil Fuel Exploration. Executive Development Centre, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad. Resource Person Talk: Groundwater Management in Mining Areas

Award

  • Elected Fellow of the West Bengal academy of Science and Technology (WAST) in the year 2018 for notable contributions in the field of Ground Water Hydrology.
  • Savitri Chadha Memorial INC-IAH Award of Excellence in Groundwater Science, 2015 by the Indian National Committee of International Association of Hydrologists in appreciation of his achievement in the field of groundwater in India.
  • Kalyani University Nominee of Hon'ble Chancellor, of the Selection Committee/Screening Committee for recruitment/re-employment of University Teacher in the Department of ICCE & Environmental Management for the period 28.05.2015 – 27.05.2017
  • 22nd Dewang Mehta Business School Award 2014 for 'Best Professor in Water Resources Management' on 15th November 2014 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.
  • Visiting Scientist, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2014).
  • PHED, Govt. of West Bengal sponsored Major Research Grant. Principal Investigator 2014 and 2015.
  • Member, West Bengal Fact-finding Commission on Environment (2012 – 2014).
  • Member, CGWB State Level Technical Evaluation Committee (2011-tilldate)
  • Visiting Scientist, University College London, U.K. (2011).
  • PHED, Govt. of West Bengal sponsored Major Research Grant. Principal Investigator 2012-2013
  • DST, Govt. of India sponsored Major Research Project Grant. Principal Investigator (2011-2014).
  • UNICEF sponsored Major Research Project Grant. Principal Investigator (2009-2010).
  • DST, Govt. of India sponsored Major Research Project Grant from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, India. Co-Principal Investigator (2004-2007).
  • Colombo Plan Study Fellowship, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, U.K. (1995)
  • National Scholar on B.Sc. (Hons) result (1984).
  • Prof. S. K. Chatterjee Memorial Medal for Best Scholar in Geology (Hons.), 1981- 84, Asutosh College, Calcutta.