Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Solutions for Sustainable Water Security

Organizer: National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee (Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India) 

About the Programme

• When: 4-8 January  2027
• Venue: NIH, Jal Vigyan Bhawan, Roorkee (Physical mode) 
• Registration Fee: FREE
• Limited Seats: Only 20 Participants
• Last Date for Registration: 20 December 2026

The programme aims to provide comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical exposure to modern water and wastewater treatment technologies, process design, emerging treatment approaches and sustainable water management solutions.

About NIH

The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) is a premier Research and Development organisation under the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. Established as an autonomous society in 1978 with its headquarters at Roorkee, Uttarakhand, NIH undertakes, aids, promotes and coordinates systematic and scientific work in all aspects of hydrology and water resources management. The Institute was declared a Science and Technology (S&T) organisation in 1987 and is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

NIH is a centre of excellence for research in hydrology and water resources, with emphasis on technology transfer and demand-driven, user-defined, strategic research. It has six scientific divisions at Roorkee and seven Regional Centres at Jammu, Patna, Guwahati, Jodhpur, Bhopal, Belagavi and Kakinada, with state-of-the-art laboratories for Water Quality, Nuclear Hydrology, Soil & Water, Remote Sensing and Hydrological Instrumentation. The Institute also pursues capacity development through specialised training courses.

Key Training Modules Include:

• Water quality characterization, monitoring and analytical techniques
• Conventional and advanced drinking water treatment technologies
• Wastewater characterization and treatment processes
• Advanced biological and physicochemical treatment technologies
• Membrane-based treatment, advanced oxidation and disinfection
• Decentralized and nature-based treatment systems
• Industrial wastewater treatment and ETP management
• AI/ML and smart technologies for water management
• Water reuse, recycling, desalination, Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and resource recovery
• Laboratory-based practical sessions, case studies and field visits

Engineers and Scientists from Central/State Government departments, academicians and industry professionals: 15 seats

Students and Research Scholars: 5 seats

Programme Highlights

• Expert Lectures
• Field Visit
• Participation Certificate
• Free Registration

Registration Details

• Participation in this training programme is free of charge. Accommodation can be arranged at the NIH Roorkee Guest House on a paid basis, subject to availability.
• Registration is limited to a selected number of participants. Interested candidates must complete the online registration form by 20 December 2026.
• A valid Professional/Institute/University identity card must be uploaded during the application.
• Only selected candidates will be informed.

Important Dates

• 20 Dec 2026: Last date to apply
• 25 Dec 2026: Selection announced
• 04–08 Jan 2027: Training dates

PATRON

• Dr. Y. R. Satyaji Rao Director, National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee – 247667 (Uttarakhand) E-mail: director.nihr@gov.in

CONVENOR

• Dr. Mukesh Kumar Sharma Scientist-G & Head, Environmental Hydrology Division, National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee E-mail: mks.nihr@gov.in

COURSE CO-ORDINATORS

• Dr. Prasanta Kumar Sahoo Scientist-D, Environmental Hydrology Division Ph: 01332-249238; 8249032759 E-mail: pksahoo.nihr@gov.in
• Dr. Vinay Kumar Tyagi Scientist-D, Environmental Hydrology Division Ph: 01332-249237; 9068649528 E-mail: vtyagi.nihr@gov.in
• Er. Poonam Scientist-B, Environmental Hydrology Division Ph: 01332-249405; 9548309818 E-mail: Poonam@gov.in

Contact

• Dr. Prasanta Kumar Sahoo: 8249032759
• Dr. Vinay Kumar Tyagi: 9068649528
• Er. Poonam: 9548309818

Note: Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Engineers, scientists, academicians, industry professionals, students and research scholars working in environmental engineering, water supply, wastewater treatment, industrial effluent management and water resources management are encouraged to apply.