The Institute’s ongoing projects are classified as follows.
| Title: | Data Generation for Aquifer Mapping with focus on Palaeo-Channels in parts of Ganga-Yamuna Doab, Allahabad &Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Objective: |
* Delineation of the geometry and aquifer set-up in the study area * Determining Geophysical Characteristics of various lithounits * Identification of major palaeo-channels in the inter-fluve region * Preparing lithological model of the area * Delineation& possible understanding of the Aquifer system with lithologic model developed |
| Sponsor: | CGWB |
| Duration: | 04/2016 - 12/2016 Ext. 28.02.2018 Ext. |
| Participants: | Dr. Subash Chandra, Dr. Shakeel Ahmed, Dr. Nepal C Mondal, Dr. Sateesh Chandrapuri, Dr. Sahebrao Sonkamble, Dr. E Nagaiah, Lohit Kumar |
| Title: | Development and testing of nano-geo tracers : Understanding groundwater flow dynamics and contaminants migration in various geo-environments |
| Objective: |
* To test nano material from PSG IAS as tracer in soil moisture transport and groundwater flow studies * Comparative study using conventional tracers like tritium and chloride * Apply soil and sand columns for testing nano-tracers for its applicability in hydrological parameter evaluation * Testing in aquifer zone through bore holes for estimating hydrological parameters |
| Sponsor: | DST |
| Duration: | 05/2016 - 04/2018 Ext. 10/2018 |
| Participants: | Dr. Shakeel Ahmed, Dr. R Rangarajan, Dr. M J Nandan, Dr. L Surinaidu, Dr. Dewashish Kumar, Dr. R Rajkumar |
| Title: | Assessment of sources of nitrate pollution in groundwater and its mitigation measures |
| Objective: |
* To study the recharge processes and flow dynamics in the study area by using the hydrochemistry and environmental isotopes * To demarcate the nitrate contaminated groundwater zones in the study area * Source apportionment of nitrate * Assessing the biogeochemical preocesses in the unsaturated/saturated zones. * Laboratory experiments of denitrification efficiency of commonly grown herbs/shrubs. * Development of suitable mitigation measures from laboratory scale to field scale * Mass awareness program to aware study area population regarding causes, consequences and remedial measures |
| Sponsor: | SERB-NPDF |
| Duration: | 16.12.16 - 15.12.18 |
| Participants: | Dr. Dali Mondal |
| Title: | High resolution 3D aquifer mapping along Tapi river and the adjoining region near Surat employing heliborne and ground geophysical surveys |
| Objective: |
* 3D aquifer mapping to evaluate the available water resources * Sites for French Well construction in river bed and also in adjoining land areas connected through subsurface pathways * Demarcating zones prone to water logging, if any * Water quality (Salinity) map of the region * Sites for effective Artificial Recharge |
| Sponsor: | SMC |
| Duration: | 04/2017 - 03/2018 Ext. 15.10.2018 |
| Participants: | Dr. Shakeel Ahmed, Dr. Subash Chnadra, Dr. Nepal C Mondal, Sateesh Chandrapuri, Dr. Tanvi Arora, Dr. E Nagaiah, Lohith Kumar |
| Title: | Evaluation of Environmental Status of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar Reservoirs in the light of G.O. 111 |
| Objective: |
* To study the scientific relevance of G.O. 111 in terms of surface water protection * To provide state-of-the-art review on surface water protection zones around the world and India * Methodology for delineation of water protection zones for Osman Sagar and Himayat sagar |
| Sponsor: | HMWSSB |
| Duration: | 05/2017 - 04/2018 Ext. 04/2019 |
| Participants: | Dr. M J Nandan, Dr. V M Tiwari, Dr. Anand K Pandey, Dr. N Srinivas, Dinesh Kumar |
| Title: | Geo-Hydrological Investigations to find out the sources of seepage and environmental degradation in Unit I of Hetero Labs Limited, Kazipally. |
| Objective: | * To carryout geo-hydrological investigations in the premises of Hetero Lab Unit-I for the identification of seepage sources |
| Sponsor: | HETERO Labs Limited |
| Duration: | 01/2018 - 12/2018 |
| Participants: | Dr. V M Tiwari, Dr. M J Nandan, Dr. A K Pandey, Dr. L Surinaidu, Dinesh Kumar |
| Title: | Geo-Hydrological Investigations to find out the sources of seepage and environmental degradation in Unit I and II of Mylan laboratories limited, Gaddapotharam. |
| Objective: | * To carryout geo-hydrological investigations in the premises of Mylan laboratories limited Unit-I & II for the identification of seepage sources. |
| Sponsor: | MYLAN Laboratories Limited |
| Duration: | 02/2018 - 01/2019 |
| Participants: | Dr. V M Tiwari, Dr. M J Nandan, Dr. A K Pandey, Dr. L Surinaidu, Dinesh Kumar. |
| Title: | Influence of hydrological and hydrogeological factors on recharge estimation for designing sustainable groundwater management. |
| Objective: |
* To delineate the aquifer geometry for understanding the groundwater storage capacity of the study area * To estimate the amount of groundwater recharge under natural conditions * To estimate the groundwater storage changes in the study area for a desired time and space * Understand the seasonal variation of groundwater quality * Identification of zones suitable for different types of artificial recharge interventions. This study brings a more significant contribution on groundwater resources assessment and management in a crystalline aquifer |
| Sponsor: | DST (WoS-A) |
| Duration: | 02/2018 - 01/2021 |
| Participants: | Dr. P D Sreedevi |
| Title: | Comprehensive hydrogeological study of the entire Kaziapally and Gaddapotharam industrial areas. |
| Objective: | * To carryout a comprehensive hydrological study of the entire Kaziapally and Gaddapotharam industrial area / watershed for finding out the source of seepage and environmental degradation |
| Sponsor: | MODEL Industrial Association |
| Duration: | 02/2018 - 01/2019 |
| Participants: | Dr. V M Tiwari, Dr. M J Nandan, Dr. A K Pandey, Dr. Kirti Srivastava, Dr. L Surinaidu, Dinesh Kumar |