Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

Andhra University was constituted in the year 1926 by theMadras Act of 1926. The 82-year-old institution is fortunate tohave Sir C.R. Reddy as its founder Vice-Chancellor, as thesteps taken by this visionary proved to be fruitful in the longrun.

Former President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan wasone of its Vice-Chancellors who succeed Dr. C. R. Reddy in1931. The University College of Arts was inaugurated on 1st

July, 1931. The inaugural courses were Telugu language andliterature, History, Economics and Politics. A year later, theCollege of Science and Technology came into being with Honourscourses in Physics and Chemistry. The University pioneered inintroducing many new courses in Science, Arts, Managementand Engineering in the country.

Department of Geophysics

The Department of Geophysics was started in the year 1949with two main branches i) Meteorology & Oceanography and ii)Physics of the Earth. Later branch (ii) was converted into theDepartment of Geophysics with studies on Geology, Geodesy,Seismology, Geomagnetism, Exploration techniques, ResourceEvaluation and Groundwater Resources. At present the threeyear M.Sc.(Tech.) has specializations in Mineral & PetroleumExploration, Hydrology and Marine Geophysics; Research andteaching in all the specialization are going on.

Department of Geology

The Department of Geology of Andhra University is one of thepioneering Departments in India offering a variety of coursesand undertaking research activities in a wide spectrum ofpotentially interesting geological problems of both basic andapplied nature. Started in 1941, in a modest way to impart trainingto students leading to degrees in Geology, it now offers servicesto the industry. The Faculty members of the Department arecurrently engaged in personal research activities in a widerange of topics such as Marine Geology, SedimentologyStructural Geology & Tectonics, Petrology and Mineralogy,Economic Geology, Geomorphology & Remote Sensing,Micropalaentology, Environmental Geology, Coal Geology andHydrogeology.

Association of Hydrologists of India (AHI)

The Association of Hydrologists of India (AHI) was started inSeptember 1981 at the Andhra University when a gathering offaculty and professionals belonging to Geology, Geophysics,Meteorology and Groundwater met.

The AHI was started with the main objective of bringing togetheracademics and professionals engaged in various hydrologicalaspects of water sciences on to a single platform and integrateremote sensing, engineering, hydrometeorology, geophysicalexploration, drilling techniques, reservoirs, water supply,chemical quality, environment and many other seemingly differentaspects.

As a first step, Annual National Seminars dealing with hydrologyin general and a special colloquium on some topical subjecthaving a bearing on the national front or on the local scenario atdifferent parts of the country are organized. The AHI is proud tohave conducted 34 National or International Seminars so far.Five International Seminars, four at Visakhapatnam, one atKhatmandu in Nepal in collaboration with the Nepal GeologicalSociety, were organized and one at Hyderabad in associationwith National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI).

It was considered that while an enormous work is taking placein the country on various hydrological related subject, theprojection of the work and the results to posterity is lacking.Again to provide a common vehicle the ‘Journal of AppliedHydrology’ was started in 1988 and is being published regularlyto bridge the gap.

It was felt that training in emerging areas to professionals wouldenhance their capabilities. A marathon two and a half monthtraining course in theory and field practice in deep geo-electricalexploration was held by the AHI and DANIDA. Detailed lecturenotes along with relevant literature and publications weresupplied. Many other workshops and training modules followed.

The AHI also felt that it cannot isolate itself from the globaldevelopments. The AHI was an accredited member of UNCED.The AHI was also associated actively with the Global WaterPartnership Organization, United States of America GeologicalSurvey (USGS), British Hydrological Society (BHS) andInternational Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS). TheAHI along with National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)has organized the 8th IAHS Scientific Assembly at Hyderabad inSeptember, 2009. The AHI has organized symposia on “WaterResources & Water Policies” jointly with Association ofExploration Geophysicists (AEG) & Indian Geophysics Union(IGU) under the aegis of 1st Triennial Congress of Federation ofIndian Geosciences Association (FIGA) in November, 2016 atDept. of Applied Geophysics, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.

AHI – Phani Kishore Award

AHI – Phani Kishore award is being given to the best paperpresentation at the Seminar. The selected young scientist willbe awarded with a plaque.

AHI – Dr. S.C. Puranik Award

AHI – Dr. S.C. Puranik award is being given to a selected postgraduate student / research scholar for the best paperpresentation or an essay competition on a Hydrology topic to beannounced on the spot, to be held during the seminar, and willbe awarded a cash prize along with a certificate.

NGRI – AHI National Hydrology Awards

i)NGRI-AHI Indian National Hydrology Lecture Awardii)NGRI-AHI Life Time Achievement Award in Hydrology

andiii)NGRI-AHI Young Hydrologist Award

will be awarded

NATIONAL SEMINARON

HYDROLOGY

REGISTRATION FORM

1.Name in Full:

2.Designation:

3.Organization:

Telephone:Off:

Res:

Fax:

E-mail:

4.Whether presenting a paper:YES / NO

5.Registration Fee:

Members of AHI and non-sponsored teachers

and research scholars:`1000/-

Sponsored members of AHI

other than teachers:`1,500/-

Sponsored delegates:`2,000/-

Students:`500/-

Accompanied Persons/Spouse:`500/-

Registration fee should be in the form of D.D. in favor of“Secretary, Association of Hydrologists of India (AHI)”,payable at Visakhapatnam and sent to Prof. P. Rama Rao,Convener of the National Seminar on 'Hydrology' &Secretary, Association of Hydrologists of India (AHI), C/oDepartment of Geophysics, Andhra University,Visakhapatnam – 530 003.

6.Do you need Accommodation:YES / NO

(1)University Guest HouseDouble Occupancy`1,000 ( )

(2) Hotel Tariff Desired`2,000 - 3,000 ( ) `1,500 -2,000 ( ) `1,000 -1,500 ( )

For accommodation in Hotel advance may be sent througha D.D. in favor of “Secretary , Association of Hydrologistsof India (AHI)”, payable at Visakhapatnam and send it toProf. P. Rama Rao, Convener of the National Seminar on'Hydrology' & Secretary, Association of Hydrologists of India(AHI), C/o Dept. of Geophysics, Andhra University,Visakhapatnam – 530 003.

Association ofHydrologists of India

and

Departments of Geophysics & GeologyAndhra University, Visakhapatnam

Jointly organize

35th & 36th AHI Annual convention andNational Seminar on

“Hydrology”

with a colloquium on

‘Nature based solutions to WaterChallenges’

during 22nd - 24th March, 2018

Venue:

Dept. of GeophysicsAndhra University, Visakhapatnam

ObjectiveThe main objective of the National Seminar is to bringtogether hydrologists, water resources engineers andmanagers, policy makers and N.G.O.s to report results,problems and exchange ideas.

ParticipantsResearchers, scientists, engineers, academicians,managers, policy makers & volunteers working indifferent aspects of hydrology and water resourcesdevelopment and management.

Seminar topics to be coveredThemes :• Impact of Climate change on Water Resources• Water quality and Water management

treatment systems• Water management – Policy and Practice• Interlinking of Rivers

Colloquium Theme :“Nature based solutions to Water Challenges”

AccommodationDelegates will be provided accommodation atconcessional rates in the University Guest Houses.However, those who need accommodation in hotelswill be provided on request (kindly go through theregistration form).

Call for PapersPapers are invited on the topics outlined above andothers falling within the overall theme of the NationalSeminar. Papers should have abstracts limited to 200words covering the purpose, results and conclusionsof the work. Acceptance of the paper(s) will be basedon the willingness of the author(s) to present the samein person at the seminar. Each submitted paper issubjected to a separate registration.

Participants may send the full text of their paper(s) asper the guidelines given below, so as to reach theConvener by 05th March, 2018 either by E-mail or bypost.

Tour-cum-ExcursionBhimili Beach Road, Thotla Konda and Kailasagiri

All correspondence to :Secretary

Association of Hydrologists of India (AHI)C/o Department of Geophysics

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam – 530 003Phone No : +91-891-2575500 (Office), 2844966 (Office)

E-mail: ahivizag@gmail.com

Chief PatronsProf. G.Nageswara Rao

Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor,Andhra University,

Visakhapatnam – 530 003

Prof. V.M. TiwariDirector NGRI,Uppal Road,

Hyderabad – 500 007

PatronsProf. K. Gayathri Devi

Rector,Andhra University,

Visakhapatnam – 530 003

Prof. T. Vinoda RaoPrincipal

College of Science and Tech.Andhra University

Visakhapatnam – 530 003Prof. V. Uma Maheswara Rao

Registrar,Andhra University,

Visakhapatnam – 530 003

Prof. P. Rama RaoSecretary, AHI and

I/c Head, Dept. of GeophysicsAndhra University

Visakhapatnam – 530 003Ph.: +91-891-2844619 (work)

+91-891-2569202 (home)+91-9440365388 (mobile)

E-mail: ahivizag@gmail.com

Prof. V.V. Nageswara RaoHead, Dept. of Geology

Andhra UniversityVisakhapatnam – 530 003

Ph.: +91-891-2844705 (work)+91-891-2531701 (home)+91-9440331583 (mobile)

E-mail: vvnrao@rediffmail.com

Executive Board

Prof. V.V. Jagannadha SarmaPresident

Prof. D.T. SheteVice – President

Dr. S.K. VadagbalkarJoint – Secretary

Prof. C. Subba RaoEditor of Publications

Dr. P.N. BallukrayaMember

Dr. Girish GopinathMember

Dr. Sanjay BajpaiMember

Dr. Y. R. Satyaji RaoMember

Dr. B.Venkateswara RaoMember

Prof. V. Venkateswara RaoMember

Prof. P. Rajendra PrasadVice - President

Prof. P. Rama RaoSecretary

Prof. N.V.B.S.S. PrasadTreasurer

Prof. T. Vinoda RaoMember

Prof. L. ElangoMember

Dr. D.R. Prasada RajuMember

Dr. K. VenugopalMember

Dr. D. MuralidharanMember

Shri. K.V. Phani KishoreMember

Dr. P. Trinadha RaoMember

Conveners

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

Andhra University was constituted in the year 1926 by theMadras Act of 1926. The 82-year-old institution is fortunate tohave Sir C.R. Reddy as its founder Vice-Chancellor, as thesteps taken by this visionary proved to be fruitful in the longrun.

Former President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan wasone of its Vice-Chancellors who succeed Dr. C. R. Reddy in1931. The University College of Arts was inaugurated on 1st

July, 1931. The inaugural courses were Telugu language andliterature, History, Economics and Politics. A year later, theCollege of Science and Technology came into being with Honourscourses in Physics and Chemistry. The University pioneered inintroducing many new courses in Science, Arts, Managementand Engineering in the country.

Department of Geophysics

The Department of Geophysics was started in the year 1949with two main branches i) Meteorology & Oceanography and ii)Physics of the Earth. Later branch (ii) was converted into theDepartment of Geophysics with studies on Geology, Geodesy,Seismology, Geomagnetism, Exploration techniques, ResourceEvaluation and Groundwater Resources. At present the threeyear M.Sc.(Tech.) has specializations in Mineral & PetroleumExploration, Hydrology and Marine Geophysics; Research andteaching in all the specialization are going on.

Department of Geology

The Department of Geology of Andhra University is one of thepioneering Departments in India offering a variety of coursesand undertaking research activities in a wide spectrum ofpotentially interesting geological problems of both basic andapplied nature. Started in 1941, in a modest way to impart trainingto students leading to degrees in Geology, it now offers servicesto the industry. The Faculty members of the Department arecurrently engaged in personal research activities in a widerange of topics such as Marine Geology, SedimentologyStructural Geology & Tectonics, Petrology and Mineralogy,Economic Geology, Geomorphology & Remote Sensing,Micropalaentology, Environmental Geology, Coal Geology andHydrogeology.

Association of Hydrologists of India (AHI)

The Association of Hydrologists of India (AHI) was started inSeptember 1981 at the Andhra University when a gathering offaculty and professionals belonging to Geology, Geophysics,Meteorology and Groundwater met.

The AHI was started with the main objective of bringing togetheracademics and professionals engaged in various hydrologicalaspects of water sciences on to a single platform and integrateremote sensing, engineering, hydrometeorology, geophysicalexploration, drilling techniques, reservoirs, water supply,chemical quality, environment and many other seemingly differentaspects.

As a first step, Annual National Seminars dealing with hydrologyin general and a special colloquium on some topical subjecthaving a bearing on the national front or on the local scenario atdifferent parts of the country are organized. The AHI is proud tohave conducted 34 National or International Seminars so far.Five International Seminars, four at Visakhapatnam, one atKhatmandu in Nepal in collaboration with the Nepal GeologicalSociety, were organized and one at Hyderabad in associationwith National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI).

It was considered that while an enormous work is taking placein the country on various hydrological related subject, theprojection of the work and the results to posterity is lacking.Again to provide a common vehicle the ‘Journal of AppliedHydrology’ was started in 1988 and is being published regularlyto bridge the gap.

It was felt that training in emerging areas to professionals wouldenhance their capabilities. A marathon two and a half monthtraining course in theory and field practice in deep geo-electricalexploration was held by the AHI and DANIDA. Detailed lecturenotes along with relevant literature and publications weresupplied. Many other workshops and training modules followed.

The AHI also felt that it cannot isolate itself from the globaldevelopments. The AHI was an accredited member of UNCED.The AHI was also associated actively with the Global WaterPartnership Organization, United States of America GeologicalSurvey (USGS), British Hydrological Society (BHS) andInternational Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS). TheAHI along with National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)has organized the 8th IAHS Scientific Assembly at Hyderabad inSeptember, 2009. The AHI has organized symposia on “WaterResources & Water Policies” jointly with Association ofExploration Geophysicists (AEG) & Indian Geophysics Union(IGU) under the aegis of 1st Triennial Congress of Federation ofIndian Geosciences Association (FIGA) in November, 2016 atDept. of Applied Geophysics, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.

AHI – Phani Kishore Award

AHI – Phani Kishore award is being given to the best paperpresentation at the Seminar. The selected young scientist willbe awarded with a plaque.

AHI – Dr. S.C. Puranik Award

AHI – Dr. S.C. Puranik award is being given to a selected postgraduate student / research scholar for the best paperpresentation or an essay competition on a Hydrology topic to beannounced on the spot, to be held during the seminar, and willbe awarded a cash prize along with a certificate.

NGRI – AHI National Hydrology Awards

i) NGRI-AHI Indian National Hydrology Lecture Awardii) NGRI-AHI Life Time Achievement Award in Hydrology

andiii) NGRI-AHI Young Hydrologist Award

will be awarded

NATIONAL SEMINARON

HYDROLOGY

REGISTRATION FORM

1. Name in Full :

2. Designation :

3. Organization :

Telephone : Off :

Res :

Fax :

E-mail :

4. Whether presenting a paper : YES / NO

5. Registration Fee :

Members of AHI and non-sponsored teachers

and research scholars : ` 1000/-

Sponsored members of AHI

other than teachers : ` 1,500/-

Sponsored delegates : ` 2,000/-

Students : ` 500/-

Accompanied Persons/Spouse : ` 500/-

Registration fee should be in the form of D.D. in favor of“Secretary, Association of Hydrologists of India (AHI)”,payable at Visakhapatnam and sent to Prof. P. Rama Rao,Convener of the National Seminar on 'Hydrology' &Secretary, Association of Hydrologists of India (AHI), C/oDepartment of Geophysics, Andhra University,Visakhapatnam – 530 003.

6. Do you need Accommodation : YES / NO

(1) University Guest HouseDouble Occupancy `1,000 ( )

(2) Hotel Tariff Desired`2,000 - 3,000 ( ) `1,500 -2,000 ( ) `1,000 -1,500 ( )

For accommodation in Hotel advance may be sent througha D.D. in favor of “Secretary , Association of Hydrologistsof India (AHI)”, payable at Visakhapatnam and send it toProf. P. Rama Rao, Convener of the National Seminar on'Hydrology' & Secretary, Association of Hydrologists of India(AHI), C/o Dept. of Geophysics, Andhra University,Visakhapatnam – 530 003.

Association ofHydrologists of India

and

Departments of Geophysics & GeologyAndhra University, Visakhapatnam

Jointly organize

35th & 36th AHI Annual convention andNational Seminar on

“Hydrology”

with a colloquium on

‘Nature based solutions to WaterChallenges’

during 22nd - 24th March, 2018

Venue:

Dept. of GeophysicsAndhra University, Visakhapatnam

ObjectiveThe main objective of the National Seminar is to bringtogether hydrologists, water resources engineers andmanagers, policy makers and N.G.O.s to report results,problems and exchange ideas.

ParticipantsResearchers, scientists, engineers, academicians,managers, policy makers & volunteers working indifferent aspects of hydrology and water resourcesdevelopment and management.

Seminar topics to be coveredThemes :•Impact of Climate change on Water Resources•Water quality and Water management

treatment systems•Water management – Policy and Practice•Interlinking of Rivers

Colloquium Theme :“Nature based solutions to Water Challenges”

AccommodationDelegates will be provided accommodation atconcessional rates in the University Guest Houses.However, those who need accommodation in hotelswill be provided on request (kindly go through theregistration form).

Call for PapersPapers are invited on the topics outlined above andothers falling within the overall theme of the NationalSeminar. Papers should have abstracts limited to 200words covering the purpose, results and conclusionsof the work. Acceptance of the paper(s) will be basedon the willingness of the author(s) to present the samein person at the seminar. Each submitted paper issubjected to a separate registration.

Participants may send the full text of their paper(s) asper the guidelines given below, so as to reach theConvener by 05

th March, 2018 either by E-mail or bypost.

Tour-cum-ExcursionBhimili Beach Road, Thotla Konda and Kailasagiri

All correspondence to :Secretary

Association of Hydrologists of India (AHI)C/o Department of Geophysics

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam – 530 003Phone No : +91-891-2575500 (Office), 2844966 (Office)

E-mail: ahivizag@gmail.com

Chief PatronsProf. G.Nageswara Rao

Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor,Andhra University,

Visakhapatnam – 530 003

Prof. V.M. TiwariDirector NGRI,Uppal Road,

Hyderabad – 500 007

PatronsProf. K. Gayathri Devi

Rector,Andhra University,

Visakhapatnam – 530 003

Prof. T. Vinoda RaoPrincipal

College of Science and Tech.Andhra University

Visakhapatnam – 530 003Prof. V. Uma Maheswara Rao

Registrar,Andhra University,

Visakhapatnam – 530 003

Prof. P. Rama RaoSecretary, AHI and

I/c Head, Dept. of GeophysicsAndhra University

Visakhapatnam – 530 003Ph.: +91-891-2844619 (work)

+91-891-2569202 (home)+91-9440365388 (mobile)

E-mail: ahivizag@gmail.com

Prof. V.V. Nageswara RaoHead, Dept. of Geology

Andhra UniversityVisakhapatnam – 530 003

Ph.: +91-891-2844705 (work)+91-891-2531701 (home)+91-9440331583 (mobile)

E-mail: vvnrao@rediffmail.com

Executive Board

Prof. V.V. Jagannadha SarmaPresident

Prof. D.T. SheteVice – President

Dr. S.K. VadagbalkarJoint – Secretary

Prof. C. Subba RaoEditor of Publications

Dr. P.N. BallukrayaMember

Dr. Girish GopinathMember

Dr. Sanjay BajpaiMember

Dr. Y. R. Satyaji RaoMember

Dr. B.Venkateswara RaoMember

Prof. V. Venkateswara RaoMember

Prof. P. Rajendra PrasadVice - President

Prof. P. Rama RaoSecretary

Prof. N.V.B.S.S. PrasadTreasurer

Prof. T. Vinoda RaoMember

Prof. L. ElangoMember

Dr. D.R. Prasada RajuMember

Dr. K. VenugopalMember

Dr. D. MuralidharanMember

Shri. K.V. Phani KishoreMember

Dr. P. Trinadha RaoMember

Conveners