As WHO Fellow visited U.K. and Netherlands during February-April, 1975. Visited PHE / Env Engg Departments of various Universities, Professional organisations, Consultancy firms and Research Institutions.
Represented NEERI at "Participatory Strategic Planning Workshop for Strengthening EIA Capacity in South Asia" - Regional EIA Workshop at Kathmandu , Nepal
at the invitation of IUCN, Nepal in September, 1996 and was elected as a Member (Indian Representative) on the Adhoc Committee of "South Asia Regional EA Association", comprising of countries India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Bangladesh .
Elected as Country representative Member from India for two years from September 1997-1999 on South Asian Regional Environmental Assessment Association (SAREAA), Kathmandu, Nepal.
Areas of Specialisation :
Water Supply and Treatment
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal
Industrial Wastes Treatment and Disposal
Environmental Impact Assessment studies
Regional EIA and Carrying Capacity based Developmental Planning studies
Environmental Audit studies
Experience :
For Water treatment, Sewage Treatment, Industrial Wastes :- Research and Development, Consultancy and Technical Advice
Pilot plant studies, Laboratory treatability studies and Studies at Industrial premises for Development of low cost treatment technologies
Industrial pollution control - Reuse and Recycling of wastewaters
Environmental Impact Assessment studies for various developmental projects covering different sectors such as :
* Industries
* Mining
* Water Resources projescts.
* Thermal, Hydel, Nuclear and Solar Power Projects
* Ports and Harbours
Regional EIA studies for Group of Industries in Jamshedpur region
Carrying Capacity Based Developmental Planning Studies for :
** National Capital Region
** Doon Valley
Environmental Audit studies
Brief Overview of Work Done: Research & Consultancy Areas
Period
Post
Areas
1966 - 1969
Senior Research Fellow of CSIR
Studies on Water Treatment Units for Defence Department, Upflow filter
1969 - 1978
Scientist B/C, Water Division(HQ), & at Bombay Zonal Laboratory
Water Supply & Treatment, Sewage TreatmentIndustrial Wastes Treatment, R&D and Consultancy
1978 - 1986
Scientist & Head, Consultancy Division, at HQ- Nagpur
Water Treatment , Sewage Treatment ,Industrial Wastes Treatment ;R & D and Consultancy
Environmental Impact Assessment,Risk Assessment, Environmental Audit, Regional EIAC.C. Based Development Planning Studies
Nearly 100 Reports have been submitted to various clients, covering Central / State Government Organisations, Public Sector organisations / Private Sector Organisations , for EIA studies in various sectors. Covering areas like: "Industries / Mining / Power Plants /Ports & Harbour / Water Resources"
Nearly 65 Papers have been published / presented in Seminars /National Journals, International Journals.