Fifth International Groundwater Conference (IGWC-2012)

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About the ConferenceGroundwater resources in hard rock regions with limited renewable potential have to be managed judiciously to ensure adequatesupplies of dependable quantity and quality. It is a natural resource with economic, strategic and environmental value, which is understress both due to changing climatic and anthropogenic factors. Therefore the management strategies need to be aimed at sustenance ofthis limited resource. In India, and also elsewhere in the world major parts of the semi-arid regions are characterized by hard rocks and itis of vital importance to understand the nature of the aquifer systems and its current stress conditions. Though the achievements throughscientific development in exploration and exploitation are commendable, it has adversely affected the hard rock aquifer system, both interms of quantity and quality; which is of major concern today. In order to reverse the situation, better management strategy ofgroundwater resources needs to be devised for prevention of further degradation of quality and meeting out the future demand ofquantity. This necessitates:Understanding the flow mechanism, evaluating the potential and evolving optimal utilization schemes, andAssessing and monitoring quality in the changing scenario of anthropogenically induced agricultural, urban, industrial andclimatic change.The groundwater flow mechanism through fractures in hard rocks is yet to be fully understood in terms of fracture geometry andits 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 globalclimatic change on one hand and quality on the other. It is generally recognized that the prevention of groundwater pollution is cheaperthan its remedial measures in the long run. Furthermore, because of the nature of groundwater flow and the complexity and managementuncertainty of many contaminant processes, a precautionary approach should generally be adopted for the groundwater resources. Suchan 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 atAurangabad 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. He is now the Advisor cum Conference Coordinator of IGWC-2012. The main emphasis in organizing such an International Conference is on the outcome of deliberations of the conference whichcould reach the users, who are facing the problems due to groundwater shortage and quality deterioration.Ground Water - Nurture for Prosperity - Save for Posterity.
Themes For IGWC - 2012TS - 1 :TS - 2 :TS - 3 :TS - 4 :TS - 5 :TS - 6 :Resources Assessment and Aquifer characterizationApplication of RS-GIS in groundwater resource assessment, development and managementModern trends in delineation of fracture geometry/polluted zones, aquifer boundaries & identification of potential bore holes through geophysical techniquesGroundwater flow dynamics and characterization of aquifer parameters in crystalline and basaltic (hard rock) aquifer systemInformation Technology in the assessment and management of groundwater resourcesRecharge Estimation Process and AugmentationRole of isotope techniques in rainfall recharge estimation processArtificial recharge methods including aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) for augmentation of groundwater resourcesThe impact of induced recharge on groundwater qualityConjunctive use of surface and groundwater for optimal exploitationAgriculture stress and water managementImpact of human activities and climate change on the cropping pattern and the socio- economic conditions of rural poor and its remedial measuresDrip irrigation to ensure security of water in impoverished areaOptimal cropping pattern for sustainable development and management of groundwater resourcesWater and EnvironmentSoil water chemistry and its role in understanding the groundwater pollution and its migrationThe impact of Fluoride and Arsenic contaminant in groundwater on the human health & the remedial measures to contain the fluoride and arsenic levelThe quantity and quality aspect of groundwater resources due to over urbanizationDisposal measures for domestic, industrial and nuclear wastesMitigation against pollutant migration in groundwaterModels and its Application in groundwater managementIssues and challenges in understanding the flow dynamics and modeling of basaltic aquiferModeling of groundwater flow and mass transport including nucleoide migration for the effective management of groundwater resources in hard rock andcoastal aquifer systemsIssues, challenges and perspectives in model calibration, validation, prediction and post auditConceptual tools, modeling and strategies for rational and environmentally sustainable exploitation of springs fed by hard rock aquifersManagement AspectsProblems and challenges in quantification of water demand and its pricing for effective managementMechanism to evolve water security in scarcity areaRole of NGO's and Sociologists in creating awareness among user community on the sustainable development and management of groundwater resourcesIntegrated practices and approach for water management in India.Ground Water - Nurture for Prosperity - Save for Posterity.
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