BABASAHEB

B H I M R A O

AMBEDKAR

UNIVERSITY

ESTABLISHED 1996

Gomti Yatra and National Seminar

on Rejuvenation of River Gomti:

Past, Present and Future (GY & NSRRG-2015)

9th

– 11th

May, 2015 GY&NSRRG-2015

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Lucknow- 226025 (U.P.)

Fax: 0522-2441888; Phone: 0522-2995606; Mobile:9918527968

Announcement We are pleased to announce that the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar

University (A Central University), Lucknow is organizing a “GOMTI YATRA AND NATIONAL SEMINAR ON REJUVENATION OF RIVER GOMTI: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE” on May 9

th to 11

th, 2015.

About the Seminar The river Gomti; one of the major tributary of River Ganga is facing severe threat due to environmental pollution. Despite several efforts made by both Central as well as State Government and various Non-Government Organization, the river Gomti is still screaming for its revival. This seminar has been proposed to address the various known and hidden issues pertaining to the pollution of river Gomti. The seminar will sought a collective support from the scientists, social scientists and industry representatives for the rejuvenation of river Gomti. Thrust Areas: The conference is soliciting opinion on the following

areas of interest:

Impact of Urbanization/Industrialization on River Gomti &

itstributaries. Riverinterlinking to rejuvenate river Gomti. Conservation/ restoration strategies for the river Gomti in

theera of climate change. Technologies for Conserving Riverine Ecosystem Reviving ecological richness of river Gomti and its tributaries. Gomti Action Plan: Social, Economic and Legal aspects.

Patron: Prof. R.C. Sobti, Vice Chancellor Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow Chairman: Prof. D.P. Singh, DES Convenor: Prof. Rana Pratap Singh, DES Co- Convenor: Dr. S.K. Dwivedi, DES Mr. N.K.S. More, DES Organising Secretaty: Dr. Narendra Kumar, DES Joint Organizing Secretary: Dr. Shikha,DES Dr. Venkatesh Dutta, DES Dr. Richa Kothari, DES Organizing Committee Members: 1. Prof. M.Y. Khan, Dean, School for Bioscience and Biotechnology 2. Prof. Sunita Mishra, Dean, School for Home Science 3. Prof. Victor Babu, Dean, School for Ambedkar Studies 4. Prof. K.L. Mahawar, Dean, School for Information Science & Technology 5. Prof. Preeti Saxena, Dean, School for Legal Studies 6. Prof. R.B. Ram, Dean, School for Physical Sciences 7. Prof. Kameshwar Choudhary, Dean, School for Education

Abstract submission:

Advisory Committee 1. Prof. S. B. Nimse, Vice Chancellor, LU, Lucknow 2. Prof. M. Yunus, Vice Chancellor, M.A. Jauhar University, Rampur 3. Prof. V. K. Jain, Vice Chancellor, Doon University, Dehradoon 4. Dr. U. S. Rawat, Vice Chancellor, S.D.S. Uttarakhand University, Tehri 5. Prof. P. K. Seth, Director, Biotech Park, Lucknow 6. Prof. A. K. Tripathi, Director, CIMAP, Lucknow 7. Prof. Sunil Bajpai, Director, BSIP, Lucknow 8. Dr. P. N. Shah, Director, UP RSAC, Lucknow 9. Dr. C. S. Nautiyal, Director, NBRI, Lucknow 10. Dr. S. K. Puri, Director, CDRI, Lucknow 11. Dr. V. P. Kamboj, Former Director, CDRI, Lucknow 12. Prof. Y. K. Sharma, Head, Deptt. of Botany, LU, Lucknow 13. Prof. Madhoolika Agrawal, Deptt. of Botany, BHU, Varanasi 14. Prof. H.B. Singh, Deptt. of Mycology and Plant Pathology, BHU, Varanasi Invited Speakers 1. Sri. Rajendra Singh, Chairman,Tarun Bharat Sangh, Jaipur 2. Prof. V. Subramaniam, UGC Emeritus, SES, JNU, New Delhi 3. Prof. Maharaj Pandit, Deptt. of Environmental of Studies, DU, New Delhi 4. Prof. S.K.Tandon, D.N. Wadia Chair Professor, IIT, Kanpur 5. Prof. Purnendu Bose, Deptt. of Civil Engineering, IIT, Kanpur 6. Prof. Govind J. Chakrapani, Deptt. of Earth Sciences, IIT, Roorki 7. Prof. Deepak Khare, HOD, Deptt. of WRDM, IIT, Roorki 8. Prof. M.L. Kansal, Deptt. of WRDM, IIT, Roorki 9. Prof. Rajiv Sinha, Deptt. of Earth Sciences, IIT, Kanpur 10. Prof. Vinod Tare, Deptt. of Civil Engineering, IIT, Kanpur 11. Dr. A. L. Ramanathan, School for Env. Sciences, JNU, New Delhi 12. Prof. H.B. Singh, Deptt. of Mycology and Plant Pathology, BHU, Varanasi 13. Dr. K.P. Singh, Scientist & Head, Environ. Chemistry Div., IITR, Lucknow 14. Dr. S.C. Barman, Head, Environ. Monitoring Division, IITR, Lucknow 15. Dr. Dinesh Mohan, Associate Professor, SES, JNU, New Delhi 16. Dr. Sudhir Kumar Srivastava, Scientist, CGWB, Lucknow 17. Dr. Vikrant Jain, Associate Professor, DES, IIT, Gandhinagar 18. Mr. Himanshu Thakkar, Coordinator, SANDRP, New Delhi Seminar fees The registration fees for different categories are given below:

Up to May 5, 2015 After May 5, 2015

Industry ` 3000/- ` 5000/-

Delegates/Academic/R&D ` 1500/- ` 2000/-

Student ` 800/- ` 1000/-

Accompanying person ` 500/- ` 800/- *Registration fees includes seminar kit, souvenir, an abstract book, entries to all technical

sessions, cultural eve and all the meals Payment Details: For all the participants registration fee can be paid online in the following bank A/c or by Demand Draft of any Nationalized Bank drawn in favour of Organizing Secretary, GY & NSRRG 2015 payable at Lucknow

Name of the Bank Canara Bank, BBA University, Lucknow

Account no 2900101007429

Swift Code CNRBINBBKFD

RTGS/IFSC Code CNRB0002900

Name of the account ORGANIZING SECRETARY GY AND

NSRRG 2015

Organizing Committee invites original research/thematic paper for oral/poster presentation. Authors are requested to send abstract (not exceeding 300 words)

through email on the address given below For submission of abstract and further details

contact Dr. Narendra Kumar

Tel. +91-522-2995606; Mob. +91-9918527968; Email: rrg.des15@gmail.com Website: www.bbau.ac.in Department of Environmental Science, School for Environmental Sciences Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow- 226025 (India)

Important Dates: 1. Last date for Submission of abstract: May 5, 2015 2. Notification of Acceptance of Abstract: May 6, 2015

Detailed information is available on : www.bbau.ac.in

BABASAHEB B H I M R A O AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY

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Gomti Yatra and National Seminar on Rejuvenation of River Gomti: Past, Present and

Future (GY&NSRRG-2015) GY&NSRRG-2015

9th-11th May, 2015

Organized by Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

(A Central University) Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow-226025, India

About the University Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University was established at Lucknow in 1996 as a Central University with the objects of promoting advance knowledge by instructional and research facilities in science, key and frontier areas of technology and other allied disciplines. The main objectives of this university is to promote professional studies, inter-disciplinary studies and research activities. With above objectives, the University has started its academic programmes which have employment potential and relevant for the development of Indian society. At present, University has eight functional Schools comprising of more than forty functional Departments. About the National Seminar According to Hindu Mythology the river Gomti; one of the major tributary of river Ganges is daughter of sage Vashistha. It is believed that bathing in the river Gomti on the 11th day of full moon can wash away one's sin. The river Gomti originates from Gomat taal which was formally known as Fulhaar jheel in Pilibhit district of U.P. The river flowing through the districts of Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Jaunpur, Lucknow,Sultanpur, Barabanki, Faizabad and Ghazipur in Uttar-Pradesh covers a distance of about 730 km before finally merging in the river Ganga at Ghazipur district about 30 km North of Varanasi. The total drainage area of the river is about 30437 km2. An average flow rate of Gomti river is 1500 MLD, however, during the monsoon season it reaches up to 45000 MLD while in summer it falls down to 500 MLD From the years the river is fulfilling most of the agricultural and domestic water need of the cities established on its bank. However, during the past few decades the health of the river Gomti has been deteriorated due to industrial and municipal waste disposal along the whole stretch of the river. The river receives about 450 MLD of untreated domestic waste water only from the Lucknow city. In addition, various miscellaneous sources such as bathing of cattles, washing of clothes, disposal of flowers and idols etc. also pollute the river. Cumulative increase in the pollution load of river has caused loss of aquatic biodiversity. Further, the deterioration in the quality of river water had made it unsuitable for human/animal consumption and other uses such as irrigation, aquaculture and

recreational activities. Perceiving the threat to the river a Gomti Action Plan was formulated jointly by the State and Central government in the year 1993 for 3 towns namely Sultanpur, Jaunpur and Lucknow to rejuvenate the river and to prevent it from further deterioration. Despite several efforts made by both; Central as well as State Government and various Non-Governmental Organizations, the river Gomti is still screaming for its revival. This seminar has been proposed to address the known and hidden issues pertaining to the pollution of river Gomti. This seminar will sought a collective support from the scientists, social scientists and industry representatives for the rejuvenation of river Gomti. Thrust Areas The conference is soliciting opinion on the following areas of interest:

Impact of Urbanization/Industrialization on River Gomti & its tributaries.

Riverinterlinking to rejuvenate river Gomti.

Conservation/restoration strategies for the river Gomti in the era

ofclimate change. Technologies for Conserving Riverine Ecosystem.

Reviving ecological richness of river Gomti and its tributaries.

GomtiAction Plan: Social, Economic and Legal aspects.

Registration Details Seminar Fees The registration fees for different categories are given below: Up to May 5th, 2015 After May 5th, 2015 Industry ` 3000/- ` 5000/- Delegates/Academic/R&D ` 1500/- ` 2000/- Student ` 800/- ` 1000/- Accompanying person ` 500/- ` 800/-

*Registration fees include seminar kit, souvenir, an abstract book, entries to all technical sessions, cultural eve and all the meals.

Who can participate Faculty members working in the Universities/Colleges, Scientists working in various research laboratory, research scholars, students and representatives from industries.

Important Dates: 1. Last date for registration: May 5, 2015 2. Last date for Submission of abstract: May 5, 2015 3. Notification of Acceptance of Abstract: May 6, 2015 Detailed information is available on : www.bbau.ac.in

Patron Prof. R. C. Sobti, Vice Chancellor

BBA University, Lucknow

Chair Person Prof. D. P. Singh

Organising Secretary Dr. Narendra Kumar

Address for correspondence Dr. Narendra Kumar Organising Secretary

Department of Environmental Science, School For Environmental Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University)

Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road Lucknow-226025, UP, India Email: narendrakumar_lko@yahoo.co.in

Phone: +91-9918527968 Website: www.bbau.ac.in

Gomti Yatra and National Seminar

on

Rejuvenation of River Gomti: Past, Present and Future

(09 May to 11 May 2015)

Tentative Schedule of the Program

09/05/2015

S.No. Programme Timing

1. Registration 08:30 to 10:00 am

2. Inaugural function 10:00 to 11:30 am

3. Registration 11:30 to 01:00 pm

4. High tea 11:00 to 12:00 pm

5. Technical session I: Impact of Urbanization on River

Gomti and its Tributaries

12:15 to 02:00 pm

6. Lunch 02:00 to 02:30 pm

7. Technical session II: River interlinking to rejuvenate

river Gomti

03:00 to 06:00 pm

8. Tea 06:00 to 06:30 pm

9. Cultural programme 07:00 to 08:30 pm

10. Dinner 08:30 to 10:00 pm

10/05/2015

S.No. Programme Timing

1. Technical session III: Conservation/restoration strategies

for the river Gomti in the era of Climate change

10:00 to 11:30 am

2. High tea 11:30 to 11:45 am

3. Technical session IV: Reviving ecological richness of

river Gomti and its tributaries

&

Technical session V: Gomti action plan-Social, economic

and legal aspects

12:00 to 02:30 pm

4. Lunch 02:00 to 02:30 pm

5. Students Corner 02:30 to 04:45 pm

6. Tea 04:45 to 05:00 pm

7. Valedictory 05:00 to 05:30 pm

11/05/2015

S.No. Programme Timing

1. Gomti Yatra and Local Sightseeing 05:30am to 06:00 pm

Note: Delegates interested to participate in Gomti Yatra must register for the seminar

latest by 6th May 2015.