Mr. Meghraj Garad will present his APS as per the details below:

Date: 28th February 2024

Time: 1630 - 1730 hrs.

Venue: Conference Room No.1

Topic: Development of Rapid Water Quality Assessment Tool for River Basin

Guide: Prof. Bakul Rao

RPC members: Prof. Parmeshwar Udmale, Prof. Pradip Kalbar, and Prof. Hemendra Arya

Abstract:

With the increasing pollution of surface water bodies and the need for continuous monitoring of water quality to protect water resources, this study aims to develop a water quality monitoring system for practitioners, such as regulating bodies like pollution control boards in India. The study focuses on the Warana River in Maharashtra. As part of this, the report provides a broad literature review on various sampling techniques, including drone-based water sampling for surface water bodies. The report presents the design and development of an appropriate drone and drone-based sampling mechanism for faster and unbiased water sampling from surface water bodies. Interviews with farmers were conducted and presented in a structured format to understand agricultural practices across the catchment area, which is useful in designing the water quality monitoring points. Additionally, the report reviews several international policies and their water quality monitoring practices.

Keywords: Rapid Water Quality Monitoring, Water Quality Monitoring, River Basin, Drone Based Water Sampling, Water Sampler