Advanced Center for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM) is a not-for-profit organization working in earth sciences applications, particularly in groundwater resources management. It consists of a team of professionals from the field of earth sciences. ACWADAM’s main thrust has been on the process of capacity building and facilitation, both founded strongly on its research base. ACWADAM has embarked on strengthening Civil Society capabilities in groundwater management, using the watershed management platform.

 

As a part of this endeavor, ACWADAM has begun running a fifteen-day training programme on basic hydrogeology or groundwater science, for professionals from Civil Society Organisations or NGOs. The training is not intended to be a ‘stand alone exercise’ in capacity building, but will be followed by ACWADAM providing facilitation to promising trainee organizations in their respective field areas. 

 

The course will cover the basics of geology and hydrogeology. Interactive class-room sessions and hands-on practical training will be a part of the two week experience. Trainees will also conduct about three days of fieldwork including geological and hydrogeological mapping, pumping tests, in-situ testing of groundwater quality and its sampling. Field visit to an area to collect information on groundwater use especially for irrigation and discussion with farmers will be part of the course as well. Training materials will be provided to every participant.

 

For more details, please contact ACWADAM by email on acwadam@vsnl.net