ISA-RC-24- International Conference on Water, Environment, Energy and Society 28-30 June 2009 Organized By S. R. K. (P.G.

) COLLEGE, FIROZABAD, AGRA UNIVERSITY, INDIA

VENUE

Conference Hall, S. R. K. (P.G.) College, Firozabad

Founder Patron Seth Shri Kanhaiya Lal Goenka

Patron Dr. G. K. Agrawal Ex-Vice Chancellor, Agra University & Acting Secretary S.R.K. (P.G.) College, Firozabad

Dr. G. P. Singh Principal

(O) 91-5612-244747 (R) 91-9412592655

Dr. Ugrasen Pandey Organizing Secretary

(M) 91-9412562191 E-mail: us_pandey123 @yahoo.com

Water is vital to allforms of life and fundamental for environmental health and anagement. The importance of water varies with space and time. The role of water inthe environment also depends on other conditions. Forests, pastures, agriculture, and urban areas each create different types of environment. The approach for water resources development varies considerably from one type of environment to another. Many ills of water development programmes have their roots in inadequate appreciation of these differences and the employment of similar solutions for dissimilar environmental conditions. Water management in arid regions is different from the water management in humid areas. Water is also an important source of energy. Living beings are energized when they consume water. Water falling under gravity turns the blades of turbine, which generate electrical energy. A main attraction of hydropower is based on the use of a renewable resource. Every source of energy generation has an associated environmental cost and a comparative evaluation of various sources is necessary to evolve the strategy to meet energy requirements while causing the minimum damage to the environment and society. Although water is a renewable resource, availability of water for the society is limited. Consequently, there is a tremendous pressure on the available water resources due to increasing population and growing water consumption. In many mega-cities, people do not get an adequate amount of water to meet their daily needs and supplies are uncertain. Quality of drinking water is often poor, articularly during rainy season, leading to high incidence of water borne diseases. Also, the metropolitan cities have inadequate drainage networks which get choked frequently, resulting in water logging, disruption of traffic, and health hazards. Owing to indiscriminate abuse, many rivers have died and many others have become sewers because municipal and industrial waste is dumped in them with little or no treatment. In the future, considerably more water will be required for domestic, irrigation, hydropower, and other uses. The need for better management of available water resources to meet the basic necessities for ever-increasing population and industrial activities and to provide hazard free water for the society has never been more important. Importantly, many developing countries are facing similar problems to varying degrees. The Firozabad city was built by Firuz Shah Tughluq, a Tughlaq king. From the earliest it was famous for glass and bangle works, and its related small scale industry is famous throughout the world. Firozabad is located in north central India, in western Uttar Pradesh state, 40 km away from Agra

and around 200 km away from Delhi, at the northern edge of the Deccan Plateau, at 2709N, 7824E. The height above sea level is 164 meters (540 ft). The district is well connected by rail and bus routes to major cities. The nearest airport is Agra. INVITATION We invite experts, professionals, academicians, scientists, researcher s ,policy makers, managers, stakeholders and students to attend and participate in the various deliberations. Prospective authors are invited to contribute technical papers on the theme of the conference. SUB-THEME 1- Pollution of water bodies and sanitation 2- Ecological, economic, and social dimensions 3- Environment and energy 4- Water for Rural development 5- Water and social health 6- Private sector participation inwater services 7- Water politics, law, and public apathy 8- Economics of water resources projects 9- Climate change and water 10. Disasters and water 11. Ground Water Level and water management 12. Water pollution and rivers The important dates for the conference are: Last date for submission of extended abstracts: May 31, 2009 Notification of accepted abstracts: 10 June, 2009 Last date for submission of full length papers: June 15, 2009 Full length papers will be reviewed and the accepted papers will be Published in proceedings by a reputed publisher. Format for Extended Abstracts The abstracts should contain the title of the paper, names of all the authors and full contact details of the corresponding author. The extended

be between 300-400 words, neatly typed with 1.5 lines spacing in Times New Roman (MS-WORD Font Size 12 pt.) Travel Grant Limited Travel Grant will be provided for 'C' Category Countries Participants and Research Scholars. Tourist Places Taj Mahal, Agra Fatehpur Seekari Red Fort, Agra Temples of Mathura Vrindavan Glass Industries of Firozabad On the prior request of participants tour will be organized by organizing committee. Registration The registration fee for the conference will be as follows: (Early bird, to be paid by May 31, 2009) Indian delegates: Rs. 1500/- Accompanying person: Foreign: US $ 300 for A&B category country Foreign delegates: US $ 200 for 'C' category countries Foreign Students: US $ 100 Students from India: Rs. 500/(Demand Draft in favour of organizing secretary S.R.K.(P.G.) College Firozabad U.P. India)

ISARC 24 International Conference on Water, Environment, Energy and Society 28-30 June 2009 Registration Form 1. Name (Block) Mr./Mrs.Dr. ......................................................................... 2. Designation ................................................................................................. 3. University/Organization .............................................................................. 4. Nationality ................... Passport No .......................................................... 5. Mailing Address .......................................................................................... 6. Accompanying Person ................................................................................ 7. Date of Arrivals Departure 8. Do you require accommodation? (b) If no, State Choice. 9. Are you a Vegetarian/ Non Vegetarian? 10. Details of D. D. Enclosed(In favour of Organizing Secretary, S. R. K. (P.G.) College, Firozabad) Bank Draft No. 11. Theme of PaperDated Drawee Bank Arrival Yes/No Departure

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Contact Person Dr U.S.Pandey, Deptt.of Sociology, S.R.K. (P.G.) College Firozabad (U.P.) India-283203, Mob: 919412562191, Fax: 91 5612 233040 E-Mail:us_pandey123@yahoo.com website : www.environment-societyisa.org