Forwarded to the Portal by: Subijoy Dutta
The primary Objective of this conference is to develop plans to control the discharges to the Yamuna such that , "The quality of water that flows through the Yamuna River prior to entering Agra area must be the same or better when it leaves the Agra area".
The purpose of the proposed conference is to explore possible ways to clean up the drains discharging to the Yamuna River near Agra and causing massive pollution to the River. This will also provide a forum for the locales, Municipalities, Government organizations, and NGOs to come forward with their ideas and views on what they can possibly do to accomplish that.
The conference is being organized from Goverdhan Hotel, Opp. Delhi Gate, Agra, U.P. 282002; Ph: 0562 4000867 on Sunday, January 4, 2009/ 3:00 , 7:00 PM.. There is no registration fee, but participants are requested to register (before hand or onsite) and participate actively in the proceedings!
Tentative Agenda & Registration details can be downloaded here: Yamuna Mathura-Agra Conference 2009 (Agenda&Registration)
More information regarding the conference can be had from the following links:
http://www.rowfoundation.org/row/index.shtml
http://www.rowfoundation.org/row/summary.html
