Stakeholder Consultation on Urban Aquifer Management & Water Governance in Kerala
The prime importance towards conduction of a comprehensive Stakeholder Consultations Workshop regarding Urban Aquifer Management and Water Governance in Kerala is mainly because urbanization continues to expand at an unprecedented rate in Kerala state wherein it has become an imperative need, that we have to adopt sustainable practices in managing our vital water resources effectively and efficiently.
What is Aquifer Management ?
Aquifer management is the process of planning, implementing, and monitoring activities to sustainably manage and protect groundwater resources contained in aquifers. This involves ensuring the long-term availability and quality of groundwater for various uses, such as drinking water, agriculture, industry, and ecosystem support.
Aquifer management is critical to maintaining the balance between water use and natural replenishment, ensuring long-term availability and quality of groundwater resources. It plays a fundamental role in sustaining ecosystems, supporting economic activities, protecting infrastructure, and enhancing resilience to climate change. Without effective management, the negative impacts on water availability, quality, ecosystems, and human activities can be profound and far-reaching.
Technical Sessions
Technical Session I - Urban Aquifer Management Plan of Thiruvananthapuram-
Smt. Mini Chandran, Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board, Kerala Region
Technical Session II - Urban Water Security in Kerala-
Shri. Mathews Mullackal, Senior Water Specialist, World Bank
Date & Venue
April 29th, 2024
VIVANTA, Thiruvananthapuram
Panelists
Officials from various Departments and Domains
Dr. V.K Baby IAS(Rtd)
Advisor to Government (Water Resources)
Smt. Mini Chandran
Regional Director, CGWB, Kerala Region
Shri. Mathews Mullackal
Senior Water Specialist, World Bank Group
Shri. Rathish
Chief Engineer (Rtd) KWA
Dr. Babu Ambat
Executive Director, Centre for Environment and Development, Thiruvananthapuram
P. K Kurian
Senior Consultant, Drinking Water Resources
Urban Aquifer Management and Water Governance in Kerala
Stakeholder Consultation
Survey Documents & Reports
Survey Questionnaire
Survey Analysis
Stakeholder Consultation Workshop
Inaugural Address
"We have to participate actively to formulate effective strategies and solutions"
State Mission Management Unit, AMRUT
4th Floor, Artech Meenakshi Plaza, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram-695014