Organizer: National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI),

                         WHO Collaborating Centre for Water and Sanitation

Venue: National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur – 440 020

National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur is devoted to research and innovations in environmental science and engineering besides solving a range of problems posed by industry, government and public. It is a constituent of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).

Description:
A 3-day workshop (site visit is planned on January 20) is being organized at NEERI, Nagpur, India with support from UNICEF, WHO and International Water Association (IWA) to deliberate on issues related to geogenic contaminants with particular reference to fluoride and arsenic for the participants from countries affected with geogenic contaminants to discuss and share experience particularly on preventive/mitigation measures undertaken to minimise health effects. Field visit to intervention sites are also planned during the workshop.

Objectives:

• Deliberate on recent findings indicating an increased geographical extent of geogenic contaminants.
• Discuss possible health impacts of geogenic contaminants and identify stress parameters.
• Devise strategy for implementing approaches such as Quantitative Chemical Risk Assessment (QCRA) and health based targets. 
• Identify technological interventions to minimise geogenic contaminants
• Study feasibility of implementing interventions and possible bottlenecks in various socio-political settings
• Evaluate approaches such as nutrient supplementation for integrated mitigation
• Share experience for integrated mitigation

Registration Fee: Rs. 3,000/-
The accommodation for International and national delegates will be arranged in hotels and NEERI guesthouse on first cum first basis. Tariffs for the accommodation can be obtained from the Organizing Secretary.

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Contact details:
Er. Suhash P. Andey
Organising Secretary
Sr. Principal Scientist
Water Technology & Management Division
National Environmental Engineering Division Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI)
Email: sp_andey@neeri.res.in

Dr. Pawan Labhasetwar
Organising Secretary
Principal Scientist & Head
Water Technology & Management Division
National Environmental Engineering Division Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI)
Email: pk_labhasetwar@neeri.res.in

Website: http://www.neeri.res.in/