International Course on Global Developments in Urban Drainage Management 

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Dear JISC-Urban drainage list member



If you interested in attending this course on "Global Developments in 

Urban Drainage Management" to be held in Mumbai, India on the February 5-7, 2003. 



If you wish to receive a registatrion form, please contact Dr. Kapil Gupta at the Department of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Bombay - see contact details below.



best wishes



Dr. Jonathan Parkinson



IWA/IAHR Urban Drainage TETT Secretary



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International Course on Global Developments in Urban Drainage Management



February 5-7, 2003



Introduction



With increasing urbanization and the pressures of population, the 

impervious areas in the cities are increasing. The drainage managers are faced with the task of managing excess wastewater from the highly 

populated areas due to increased water supply to the cities. However, 

drainage infrastructure has not kept pace with the rate of population 

growth. In addition, rainfall occurs mainly in the monsoon season and a major challenge is to manage the huge volume of monsoon discharges 

during these four months. This has resulted in increased incidences of urban flooding followed by epidemics not only disrupting the daily life during monsoons but also affecting the overall quality of life in most of the cities of the region. The drainage systems in developing countries can be better managed through latest scientific techniques which can be adapted for local conditions. The aim of the course would be to familiarize the participants with the recent global developments and international state-of-the art techniques in urban drainage management by key international and national experts. At the end of the course the participants would be in a position to identify and adapt appropriate strategies for their local conditions and implement measures to improve the drainage systems and reduce the consequent damage.



Sponsorship and Financial Support



The course is scientifically sponsored by the IWA/IAHR Joint Committee on Urban Drainage and its Working Group on Technology Exchange Transfer and Training (TETT) involving worldwide experts of the field.  Financial support for the course is gratefully accepted from the UNESCO-IHP under the sixth phase of the International Hydrological Programme, Theme 3 Land Habitat Hydrology, Focal Area 3.5 Urban and Rural Settlements.; the IWA (International Water Association) and the WSSCC (Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council). 



Course Contents



1.     Introduction to urban drainage management: Urban drainage in 

South Asia



2.     Rainfall and systems data: Design and analysis methods; Real time use of rainfall data for urban drainage management



3.     Hydro-informatics and application of computer models



4.     Urban Environmental Health: Pollution and hygienic aspects of 

stormwater; Pollutants in sewer flows/ Case studies; Sediments in 

drainage systems/ Case Studies



5.     Sustainable Technologies for urban water management; Best 

management practices/ Case studies; GIS-supported source control 

applications; Wetlands for urban drainage pollution management; Urban 

lake management



6.     Urban Drainage systems: Problems, challenges and solutions for 

coastal areas



7.     Removal of urban solid waste from stormwater drains; CSO 

structures and screens



8.     Emerging systems in urban drainage and wastewater treatment and challenges in Asian countries for the 21st century



International Course Faculty

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Prof. Bob Andoh,- Hydro International, Clevedon England, U.K.

Dr. Neil Armitage - University of Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA 

Prof. Richard Ashley -University of Bradford, Bradford, England, U.K.

Dr. Kapil Gupta,- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, INDIA

Prof. David Butler - Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, U.K. 

Dr. Ole Mark - Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, THAILAND 

Prof. Jose de Saldanha Matos - Insituto Superior Tecnico, Lisboa, 

PORTUGAL 

Prof. Adrian J. Saul -University of Sheffield, Sheffield, England, U.K.



Participants



Target participants are senior officers and engineers working in city 

municipalities, city development authorities, government transport 

organizations and consulting companies engaged in the analysis, design, planning, construction, operation and maintenance of urban drainage works.



At present, the total number of participants in the course is limited to 30 (Thirty) only. Preference would be given so as to provide adequate representation to participants from all parts of the region. For each state in India, places would be on a first come, first serve basis.



Fee Structure for Participants



From India:



The International Course is being partly funded by the sponsoring 

international agencies. The registration fee for the three-day course is @ Rs. 3000/ per participant.  The demand draft for the registration fee may be drawn in favour of “The Registrar, IIT Bombay -CEP Account". Please note that no income tax is to be deducted at source from the course fee, as IIT Bombay is exempt from the same.



A limited number of participants from Government organisations may be 

eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses, subject to availability of funds. Details of this would be intimated after receipt of registration fees. Participants requesting travel support are requested to send in their estimated travel expenses.



From Asia Region:



Participants from the Asian sub-continent countries outside India should be sponsored by their respective organizations and/or governments. 



Funding may be available for sponsored participants to cover 

registration fee, international air travel (excursion/economy return) 

and local accommodation subject to financial support from funding 

agencies. They would be required to arrange for their health insurance and other personal costs. Participants requesting travel support should send in their estimated travel expenses and passport details by FAX.



Venue



Conference Hall (Ground floor), IIT Guest House - Sarovar, IIT Campus, Powai, Mumbai- 400 076, INDIA



Accommodation



Accommodation is available in the Institute Guest House for a limited 

number of participants.



Registration



Interested participants are requested to complete the registration form and send it to the course coordinator, so as to reach him before 15th January 2002.



Advance copies may also be sent by FAX/email.



Communication



Please address all communication/queries to the Course Coordinator: 



Dr. Kapil Gupta

Course Coordinator

Department of Civil Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Mumbai - 400 076 

INDIA



Phone     :     +(91) 22 2576 7324 (O)

     +(91) 22 2576 8324 (R)

Fax     :     +(91) 22 2572 3480 /2576 7302

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