‘Welcome to Centre for Ground Water Studies Kolkata Website.’
Centre for Ground Water Studies (CGWS) undertakes scientific research on Ground Water, carries out projects on Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) and Ground Water Recharge, offers training in ground water related subjects, organises meetings, conferences, symposia, workshops and publishes a Journal dealing with various aspects on GroundWater …
What We Do
Hydrogeological Studies
Hydrogeological Studies of subsurface water flow, subsoil characteristics,
Geophysical Study
Geophysical Study, Resistivity Survey and Ground Water exploration,
Managing Rain Water
Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting & Artificial Recharge to Ground Water,
Ground Water Assessment
Programs & Symposiums
Conduct Training Programs, Symposiums, Conferences, Public Awareness Activity related to GroundWater
Ground Water Journal
Published Biannually, the CGWS Journal “INDIAN GROUND WATER” disseminates Research Papers & Views on Groundwater
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Objectives of the Organisation
To undertake scientific research on ground water and to promote & carry out studies on the quality of environment and human life related to it.
To promote and conduct study of the economic implications of maintaining and enhancing quality of ground water and on social control of human abuse of environment and its resources through public forum and legislation along with study of environmental aspects of human disorders and diseases with particular reference to Geo-medicine and social health to improve the quality of life in urban and rural habitants with special emphasis on ground water utilisation.
The Organisation also undertakes ground water related research projects and programmes for Central and State government under takings, private sectors organizations etc for conservation and utilisation of ground water and mitigation. It also carries out projects on Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) and ground water recharge.
The Organisation conducted Post Graduate Certificate course on ‘Ground Water Development Management’ in collaboration with Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM). This course was initiated in 4th August, 2004 and five such courses were held.
CGWS Mandate
Groundwater Studies
Rain Water Harvesting
Training
Publication
Subscribe To Our Journal – “INDIAN GROUND WATER”
– Published Biannually