INC-IAH National Seminar (March 16-17, 2026, Katni, Jabalpur)
“Water Management for the Sustainable Groundwater use –A journey from Vedic Age to Modern Age”
Jointly Organised by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya (MMYVV), Jabalpur, India and Indian National Chapter of International Association Hydrogeologists(INC- IAH)
Abstract Submission: An abstract, limited to a maximum of 300 words, should be submitted by 31st January 2026 to secretaryinciah@gmail.com, with a copy to vicepresidentasia.iah@gmail.com.
Registration Process: Register through this link https://forms.gle/xouSKQTEFnmey6pv7
Registration Fee: Rs 1000/- (For students and research scholar), Rs 2000/- (For IAH member), Non IAH Member (Rs. 2500), Corporate bodies (Rs 4000/).
Note: Students and Research scholars shall be provided free boarding and lodging. Ten students and research scholars shall be given travel grant to meet their travel expenses.
Annual General Body Meeting (Dec. 22, 2025)
Esteemed member of INC-IAH,
Click here to view Audit Report of FY 2024-24 INC of IAH (Document is pass word protected, you may approach President or Secretary or Treasurer to get the password.)
Popular Talk: 5th Sept., 2025 at 3.00 PM (IST) – by Prof. R. D. Deshpande
Prof. R. D. Deshpande, Sr. Professor (Superannuated), Geosciences Division, Physical Research Laboratory, (Unit of Dept. of Space, Govt. of India), Ahmedabad has delivered talk on “Isotope Applications in Groundwater Hydrology – Introduction to Basic Principles, Sampling Procedure and Laboratory Analytical Techniques ” on 5th Sept. 2025.
Topic:
Isotope Applications in
Groundwater Hydrology –
Introduction to Basic Principles,
Sampling Procedure and
Laboratory Analytical Techniques
Date:
5th Sept. 2025
Time:
03.00 PM onward
Meeting link:
On request
General Body Meeting (29-03-2025)
World Water Day 2025 Celebrations
Topics
Need for preserving the Glaciers towards sustaining groundwater replenishment and hydro-hazard mitigation
Date:
23rd March 2025
Time:
7.00 pm onward
Meeting link:
meet.google.com/sna-ftxf-vqk
Date:
22nd March 2025
Time:
09.30 AM onward
Meeting link:
https://cmpdi.webex.com/cmpdi/j.php?MTID=m46bf0d5ffdb8877f10ee2750114243a9
National Seminar on Earth Science Perspective on Groundwater Sustainability – Recent Advances
1-2 March 2025 at Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Organizing Committee
Programme Overview (pdf download)
Session wise paper list (pdf download)
Seminar Registration fee Invoice: Hard copy is available at seminar venue. Those who are not able to get or find his/her invoice, may write to ashok.kumar@inciah.org from his/her registered email ID. Please note that WhatsApp will not be considered.
About Seminar
In an era of climate change, rapid urbanisation and ecosystem degradation, groundwater sustainability has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges facing the Earth System. With approximately 2 billion people relying on groundwater resources for their daily needs, understanding its
sustainability is crucial for ecosystems, economies, and communities alike.
Join us for a comprehensive seminar that brings experts in Earth Science, hydrology, and sustainability management to the fore. Delving into the critical issues surrounding groundwater resource management, the Seminar provides an opportunity to learn about the latest scientific research and explore innovative strategies for ensuring the long-term viability of this vital resource.
Major Themes of the Seminar:
- Integrated Hydrogeological Modelling
- Water Quality and Emerging Contaminants
- Coastal, Island and Inland Aquifer System and Aquifer Recharge- Natural & Managed
- Climate Change Impact on Groundwater Resources and Adaptation Strategies
- Innovative techniques, Practices and Policies for Sustainable Groundwater Resource Management
- Rock-Groundwater-Surface Water Interactions
- Geological and Geophysical Methods for Deeper Aquifers
- Land use, Groundwater Depletion and Recovery
- Community Engagement, Stakeholder Involvement and Education
Special Announcement for Young Researchers:
- A Special Session for Young Researchers below 40 Years.
- Assistance to a limited number of young researchers depending upon the availability of funds.
For more information, please contact us
- Prof. A. K. Sinha (President INC-IAH, E: groundwater2008@gmail.com, M. 9829010304)
- Prof. B. S. Chaudhary (Secretary, INC-IAH, E: secretaryinciah@gmail.com, M. 7027666480)
Popular Talk: 14th Nov., 2024 at 4.00 PM (IST) – by Dr. Yoshitaka Sakata
Dr. Yoshitaka Sakata, Associate Professor, College of Geoscience and Civil Engineering, Kanazawa University, Japan has delivered talk on “Simulating Heat Transfer in Unconsolidated Gravelly Aquifers Considering Heterogeneous and Trending Permeability” on 14th Nov. 2024
Speaker:
Dr. Yoshitaka Sakata, Associate Professor, College of Geoscience and Civil Engineering, Kanazawa University, Japan
14th Nov, 2024
4.00 PM IST
Google Meet link
meet.google.com/gns-powt-gzd
Dial-in: (US) +1 575-567-3152
PIN: 192 607 722#
Popular Talk: 27th Sept., 2024 at 4.00 PM (IST)
Dr Kym L Morton, Water Strategist and Consulting Mining Hydrologist, KLM Consulting Services Pty Ltd, Johannesburg, Gaborone and London has delivered talk on “Mine Dewatering Design for Open Pit And Underground Mines” on 27th Sept. 2024
Speaker:
Dr Kym L Morton, PhD, MBA, C Geol FGS FSAIMM Pr Sci Nat DIC, Water Strategist and Consulting Mining Hydrologist, KLM Consulting Services Pty Ltd, Johannesburg, Gaborone and London
27th Sept, 2024
4.00 PM IST
Google Meet link
meet.google.com/ptn-facd-nxv
Popular Talk: 3rd July, 2024 at 3.00 PM IST
Talk delivered by Dr. Satyabrata Chakrabarti, General Secretary and Dr. Keka Adhikari Banerjee, Curator, Asiatic Society, Kolkata on 3rd July 2024
Speakers:
Dr. Satyabrata Chakrabarti, General Secretary and Dr. Keka Adhikari Banerjee, Curator, Asiatic Society, Kolkata
Date: July 3, 2024 Time: 3.00 PM
Google Meet link meet.google.com/bew-ckyy-nza
Earth Day 22 April 2024 – Popular lecturer
Talk delivered by Dr. Himanshu Kulkarni, Scientist (Emeritus) – ACWADAM, Visiting Professor – ADCPS (IIT-B) and Professor of Practice – SNIoE, Greater Noida on occasion of Earth Day on 22nd April 2024
Speaker: Dr. Himanshu Kulkarni Scientist (Emeritus) – ACWADAM & Visiting Professor –
ADCPS (IIT-B). Professor of Practice – SNIoE, Greater Noida
Date: April 22, 2024 Time: 4.00 PM
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/cpo-skqp-gag
World Water Day 2024 Celebrations
IAH International Conference (20-21 January 2024, Panvel, Navi Mumbai, India)
“Addressing Challenges of Groundwater and Environmental Hazard Management through Socio scientific and Technological Approaches“
Organized by
Center for Climate Change & Water Studies (C3WS) & DCE, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University Mumbai in Association with Indian National Chapter of International Association of Hydrogeologists (INC-IAH)
IAH-CSMU Multidisciplinary International Conference on Addressing Challenges of Groundwater & Environmental Hazard Management Through Socio Scientific and Technological Approaches (20th To 21st January 2024)
Popular Talk # 6
Dr. V. B. Khilnani, Managing Director, Hydro-Geosurvey Consultant Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur will deliver a talk on the topic “Groundwater through Ages in Rajasthan” November 26th, 2023 at 3.00 PM (IST)
Flyer is available on the link below
Popular Talk # 5
Dr Dan Lapworth, Principal Hydrogeochemist, British Geological Survey and Chair of IAH Groundwater Quality Commission, delivered a talk on the topic “Groundwater quality – an ongoing challenge for water supply” May 19th, 2023 at 4.00 PM (IST)
Flyer is available on the link below
Click to access Flayer-Popular-Talk-Dan-Lapworth-19th-May-4.00PM-IST.pdf
Popular Talk # 4
Dr Alan MacDonald, Head of Groundwater, British Geological Survey and Honorary Professor at the University of Dundee, will deliver a talk on the topic “The Resilience of Groundwater to Change in the Indo-Gangetic Basin” February 23rd, 2023 at 4.00 PM (IST)
Google Meet link
https://meet.google.com/mcp-rcck-rin
Dial-In: +1 423-781-1095
PIN: 664 281 301#
Flyer is available on the link below
INC-IAH General Body Meeting (Virtual) on 26th Feb 2023 at 2.30pm
The esteemed members of INC-IAH, It is to bring to your kind notice that in the last EC meeting on 15.1.2023, it was decided to convene a General body(GB) meeting forthwith as one year tenure of the current executive committee is going to be completed soon. It was decided that the GB meeting will commence on 26.2.2023. So I request you all to kindly attend the GB meeting on 26.2.2023 at 2.30 pm. Since it is customary that all the bonafide members will attend the G.B. meeting to express their valuable opinion and views on the activities and its further improvement, I request you all to kindly renew your membership who have not yet done it due to several engagements. (Amlanjyoti Kar, Secretary, INC-IAH)
Completed Events
INC-IAH SEMINAR:
24th December 2022, Jaipur
Popular Talk # 3
Prof. Antonio Chambel, Former President of IAH (2016-2020) and Professor of Hydrogeology at the University of Evora, Portugal, will deliver a talk on the topic “Groundwater management in the world: problems and possible solutions” on October 29th, 2022 at 3.30 PM IST.
Google Meet link
https://meet.google.com/qyq-jxgu-egz
Dial-In: (US)+1518-732-6832
PIN: 920 479 879#
Flyer is available on the link below
Popular Talk # 2
Topic: Space technology application in water sector, with special reference to groundwater in India
Date: 17th September 2022, Time: 3.00 PM IST
by
Dr. S. K. Subramanian
Scientist-G & Group Director (Retd) , NRSC / ISRO, Dept. of Space, Hyderabad; Colin Mackenzie Chair Professor, DST(Formerly); Adviser-Technical, River Rejuvenation, Art of Living ( Honorary)
Popular Talk # 1
Popular Talk # 1
Date: 8th August 2022, Time: 2.00 PM IST
Topic: Revival of Australia’s Ancient Murray River
by
Dr Tapas Biswas, Senior Scientist, Land and Water , CSIRO, Australia, Senior academic (adjunct) , Australian National University, Canberra
World Water Day -2022
Date: 22nd March, 2022, Time: 11.00 AM IST
Theme: Groundwater: Making Invisible to Visible
Eminent Speakers
Sh. Shashi Shekhar, IAS (Retd.), Former Secretary, MoWR, RD &GR, Govt. of India, New Delhi
Sh. Sunil Kumar, Chairman, Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Govt. of India, Faridabad
Sh. BiswadeepGhose, Country Director, Water for People, India