Roorkee, April 26 -- The two-day workshop on 'Groundwater Resource Assessment using Geophysical Tools and Techniques' organized by the Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee, in collaboration with Guideline Geo and Pan-India Consultant Pvt. Ltd., concluded on 26th April 2024. The workshop witnessed an overwhelming response with over 300 applications, out of which 129 participants were shortlisted. The event aimed to provide hands-on experience and theoretical insights into state-of-the-art geophysical investigation techniques crucial for the assessment of groundwater resources.

Prof. Brijesh Kumar Yadav, Chairman of the workshop, emphasized the critical role of such workshops in managing the depleting groundwater resources. He mentioned: "...