Report on Conduction of

Setu-Nirman 2K18:

National Symposium on Challenges in Project Engineering and Management of

Infrastructure Projects in India.

Introduction

Setu-Nirman 2K18: “National Symposium on Challenges in Project Engineering and

Management of Infrastructure Projects in India” organized by NICMAR Goa at Panaji,

Goa – 4030001 on 17th February 2018.

Setu-Nirman word is derived from Sanskrit script, it means development of bridge. The

objective of the symposium is the development of bridge between project management

experts and infrastructure professionals, students, academician, research scholar. The

Symposium aims at bringing the entire infrastructure ecosystem together with the most

senior figures in the construction industry to exchange ideas and share experiences on

some key issues and challenges for the Indian construction industry.

Symposium was held at Hotel Fidalgo, Panaji – Goa. Wide publicity for symposium

was given through posters and advertisements in newspapers (Times of India and The

Navhind Times). Student representative visited different educational and professional

institutions in Goa and made personal invitations. Invitation along with the poster was

sent to all the IITs, NITs and other institution of repute.

The symposium attracted large gathering of more than 350 participants. Initially the

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa was to be the Chief Guest of this symposium. However

due to health complications the Chief Minister could not attend. Mr. Anil Counto,

Chairman and CEO, ALCON Enterprises and Mr. Manguesh Prabhugaonkar,

Chairman, Indian Institute of Architects participated in the symposium as the Chief

Guest and Guest of Honour respectively.

The Director General, NICMAR, and Chief Patron of the symposium Dr. Mangesh G

Korgaonker was present and delivered a very valuable key note address on

“Construction Sector Study”.

The symposium started at 09:00 AM with participant’s registration and ended at about

06:30 PM after Concluding remarks and high tea. The detailed schedule is enclosed.

Project Setu-Nirman 2K18

Symposium Approval: 14th November 2018

Date of Symposium: 17th February 2018

Project Duration: 03 Months

Registration / Participation

Setu-Nirman 2K18 attracted more than 350 participants comprises of following:

Infrastructure Professionals from

L&T

CPWD

PWD Goa

Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC)

JMC Projects

MVR Infra Projects

Economic Development Corporation of Goa (EDC)

Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC)

Town and Country Planning – Goa

Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)

And many construction companies

Students / Research Scholars / Academicians

NIT Goa

IIT Goa

Goa Engineering College

Don Bosco College of Engineering

Goa Institute of Management

Department of Management Studies – Goa University.

And various engineering colleges from across India.

Dignitaries / Convener / Co-Convener (s)

Chief Guest: Mr. Anil Counto

Chairman and CEO, ALCON Enterprises

Guest of Honour: Mr. Manguesh Prabhugaonkar

Chairman, Indian Institute of Architects

Chief Patron: Dr. Mangesh G Korgaonker

Director General, NICMAR

Organizing Secretary: Dr. Indrasen Singh

Dean, NICMAR Goa Campus

Convener: Prof. Amit Shriwas

NICMAR Goa Campus

Co-Convener(s): Dr. K. N. Narasimha Prasad

Dr. Arun Chandramohan

Prof. Siddesh K. Pai

Guest Speakers

Sl.

No.

Project Management

Expert / Designation /

Organization

Brief Profile Expert Session on

1. Mr. S M Vishwamurthy

General Manager

Afcons Infrastructure Ltd

32 Years of experience in

Roads & Highways,

Bridges, offshore project.

World’s Highest Railway

Bridge over Chenab River,

J & K

2. Dr. R Manikandan

Head Customer Care

ACC Ltd

Ph.D. – IIT – M.

12 Years of Experience

in R&D.

Durability performance of

Portland Slag Cement

3. Dr. S S Seehra Sr.

Principal Advisor

Lea Associates

South Asia Pvt. Ltd.

Ph.D. – IIT – Roorkee.

Ex – Director:

Intercontinental Consultants

and Technocrats (ICT).

50 Years of Experience in

Construction Sector

Cement Concrete White

Topping

on Existing Flexible

Pavements

4. Dr. N V Nayak

Principal Advisor

Gammon India Ltd.

M. Tech – IIT B.

Ph.D. – University of

Winsconsin, USA.

54 Years of Experience in

Construction & Teaching.

Over 120 Paper Published

Authored the very popular

book ‘Foundation Design

Manual’.

Producing Sustainable,

Durable and Economical

Concrete

5. Mr. H L Chawla

Consultant

World Bank

54 Years of Experience in

Construction Sector

Consultant – ILO & ADB

World Bank Funded

Infrastructure Projects

6. Mr. B V B Pai

Consultant

ALCON Enterprises

Ex Editor-in-Chief

Indian Concrete Journal.

40 Years of Experience in

R&D

Advanced Concrete

Technology

Setu-Nirman 2K18 Snapshots

Lighting of Lamp

Inaugural Session

Felicitation of Chief Guest

Felicitation of Guest of Honour

Felicitation of Chief Patron

Felicitation of Organizing Secretary

Address by Chief Guest: Mr. Anil Counto

Address by Guest of Honour: Mr. Manguesh Prabhugaonkar

Keynote Address by Chief Patron: Dr. Mangesh G Korgaonker

Vote of Thanks by Organizing Secretary: Dr. Indrasen Singh

Felicitation of Guest Speaker: Mr. S M Vishwamurthy

Felicitation of Guest Speaker: Dr. R Manikandan

Felicitation of Guest Speaker: Dr. S S Seehra

Felicitation of Guest Speaker: Dr. N V Nayak

Felicitation of Guest Speaker: Mr. H L Chawla

Felicitation of Guest Speaker: Mr. B V B Pai

Panel Discussion

Question & Answer Session

Audience

Concluding Remark by Convener: Prof. Amit Shriwas

Felicitation of Convener: Prof. Amit Shriwas

Felicitation of Dr. K. N. Narasimha Prasad

Felicitation of Dr. Arun Chandramohan

Felicitation of Co-Convene: Prof. Siddesh K. Pai

Team Setu-Nirman 2K18