World Water Day observed at Sahyadri Campus
27-Mar-2017
Department of Civil Engineering in association with District Legal
Services Authority, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board observed the
World Water Day at Sahyadri Campus. The programme was inaugurated by
Sri. Mallanagouda, Senior Civil Judge & Member Secretary, District
Legal Service Authority, Dakshina Kannada. Prof. M. S. Mohan Kumar,
Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
was the chief guest of the inaugural ceremony. Sri. Mallanagouda in his
address, stressed on the importance of conserving water for the future
generation. He emphasized on meticulous usage of water on a day to day
basis which is vital for the overall development of the society. Prof.
M.S. Mohan Kumar, in his key note address stressed on the various
treatment processes which is adopted by the IISC, Bangalore to treat the
sewage water and reuse it for miscellaneous purposes. Sri. Rajshekar
Puranik, Environmental Officer, KSPCB, Mangaluru, briefed about the
significance of World Water Day. Prof Purushothama C T, HOD (UG),
welcomed the gathering. Dr. U. M. Bhushi, Principal, presided over the
function. Dr. S Manjappa, Director – Research and Consultancy, Mr. R.
Srinivas, Senior Manager (Environment), MRPL, Mr. Rashid, Member of Food
Scientists Association, Mangalore were present for the inaugural
ceremony. Mr. Jayaprakash, Engineer, KSPCB rendered the vote of thanks.
The formal function was followed by the technical sessions to Civil
Engineering students. Prof. M.S. Mohan Kumar, delivered a theme speech.
Dr. S Manjappa, delivered a technical talk on “Water for Food Energy and
Health.” The third session was followed by “Industrial Waste Water
Treatment & its Reuse.” The students interacted with the resource
persons during the respective sessions.
