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World Environment Day Programme & Inauguration of Two-Day Workshop by Department of Civil Engineering

10-Jun-2017

Dr. G. Srinikethan, Professor, NITK Surathkal inaugurated the Two-Day Workshop on

Dr. G. Srinikethan, Professor, NITK Surathkal inaugurated the Two-Day Workshop on "Industrial Pollution Control” organized by the Department of Civil Engineering. While addressing the gathering, the chief guest, highlighted the vital role of environment in striking a balance between the social and personal life of every individual. He said – “Environment is for everyone and it is the moral responsibility of every individual irrespective of one’s profession to safeguard the environment".

Prof. K S Lokesh, Registrar, JSS Science and Technology University, JSS Technical Institutions’ Campus, Mysore delivered a theme speech on the occasion. He spoke about the importance of belongingness towards nature and considering oneself to be an integral part of it. He stressed on how important it is for every individual to selflessly work towards the betterment of the environment. He concluded his talk by quoting that ‘Modern Technology Owes an Apology to Ecology’.

Mr. P Purandar Shetty, Manager Personnel, BASF, Mangaluru spoke about various environmental issues and presented several facts and figures pertaining to it.

The inaugural function was followed by technical session’s viz. ‘Sustainable Development through Industrial Activities’ by Dr. G Srinikethan. Prof. K S Lokesh facilitated a session on ‘Climate Change Causes – Impacts and Control’. The third session was on ‘Risk Assessment and Emergency Maintenance Plan in Chemical Industries’ by Dr. G. Srinikethan followed by a session on ‘Solid waste Management Including Bio Medical and Hazardous Waste’ by Dr. Lakshmikanth and the last session of the Day One was on ‘EIA Notification – 2006’ by Prof. M M Kamath. An industrial visit to MRPL, Surathkal has also been organized for the participants as a part of this Two-Day Workshop.

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