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International Conference on Innovations in Invasive Aquatic Weed Management for Sustainable Development
(Hybrid Mode)
Date: 15th and 16th May 2024
Venue: Visva-Bharati
About the Symposium
The primary goal of the AquaticWeeds Symposium 2024 is to establish a dynamic and collaborative network dedicated to the study of aquatic weeds and their associated research in India. Focused on "Innovations in Weed Management for Sustainable Development," the conference aims to bring together experts, researchers, and professionals to exchange ideas, share cutting-edge insights, and foster collaborations to advance sustainable solutions for effective weed management. Through this symposium, we aspire to contribute to the development of innovative strategies that promote environmental sustainability and contribute to the broader goal of achieving sustainable development.
Focal Themes
Focal Themes
Management and mitigation of Aquatic Weeds
Weeds to Energy
Environmental Impacts and Phytoremediation
Value addition to Weeds: Fertilizer, Arts, Crafts and Entrepreneurship
Aquatic Weeds and Rural Livelihood
Technological Innovation/ Development for utilizing Aquatic Weeds in Agriculture
Call For Abstracts
Only original research and data-based papers that match with the specified focal themes of the seminar are welcomed for submission. Authors are requested to submit abstracts including no more than 250 words, which should include 4-5 keywords. Only Selected abstracts will be called for virtual Presentation.
Please Download the Template using the given Link: https://bit.ly/Abstract-template1
Jointly Organized By
Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension
Visva-Bharati, India
Department of Environmental Studies
Visva-Bharati, India
University of Leeds
United Kingdom
Defiant Renewables
Pune India
Eminent Resource Persons
Prof. Ajay S. Kalamadhad
IIT GUWAHATI
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Prof. Rintu Banerjee
IIT Kharagpur
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Prof. Subodh Kumar Maiti
IIT (ISM) Dhanba
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Dr. S. Gajalakshmi
Pondicherry University
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Dr. J. Rajesh Banu
Central University of Tamil Nadu
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Dr. G. Nagendra Prabhu
S. D. College, Alapppuzha
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Prof. Surindra Suthar
Doon University
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Dr. Aviraj Dutta
International Crops Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics
Dr. Vishwanath Haily Dalvi
ICT MUMBAI
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Dr. M. M. Saxena
TANTIA UNIVERSITY
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Dr. Amiya Ranjan Bhowmick
ICT Mumbai
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Date: 15th and 16th May 2024 (Wednessday and Thursday); Venue: Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension, Visva-Bharati
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee
Chief Patron
Vice Chancellor, Visva-Bharati
Patron
Prof. Arabinda Modal
Dean of Faculties, Institute of Rural Reconstruction, Visva-Bharati
Chairperson
Dr. Andrew B. Ross Associate Professor, University Leeds, UK
Organizing Committee
Organizing Committee
Organizing Secretaries:
Dr. Srinivasan Balachandran, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, Visva-Bharati &
Prof. Amit Kumar Hazra, Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension, Visva-Bharati
Convener:
Gaurav Nahar, Director, Defiant Renewables
Organizing Committee Members
Prof. Sujit Kuamr Paul, Professor, Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension, Visva-Bharati
Dr. Subhransu Santra, Assistant Professor, Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension, VisvaBharati
Prof Pratap Kumar Padhy, Head of the Department, Department of Environmental Studies, Visva-Bharati
Prof. Shibani Chaudhury, Professor (Retd.), Department of Environmental Studies, Visva-Bharati
Dr. Pulak Kumar Patra, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, Visva-Bharati
Dr. Sushil Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, Visva-Bharati
Technical Coordinator
Mr. Apurba Koley, Research Scholar, Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Environmental Science, Visva-Bharati
Student Coordinators
Ms. Chandrani SinhaRoy, Research Scholar, Department of Environmental Studies, Visva-Bharati
Mr. Ramesh K, Research Scholar, Department of Environmental Studies, Visva-Bharati
Mr. Binoy Kumar Show, Research Scholar, Department of Environmental Studies, Visva-Bharati
Mr. Richik GhoshThakur, Research Scholar, Department of Environmental Studies, Visva-Bharati
Mr. Tapas Bagdi, Research Scholar, Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension, Visva-Bharati
Mr. Anudeb Ghosh, Research Scholar, Department of Environmental Studies, Visva-Bharati
Ms. Sudeshna Mitra, Research Scholar, Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension, Visva-Bharati
Ms. Adrita Saha, Intern at Project ITISE, Department of Environmental Studies, Visva-Bharati
Prof. Amit Kumar Hazra
Organizing Secretary
Dr. Srinivasan Balachandran
Organizing Secretary
Dr. Gaurav Nahar
Convener
Dr. Andrew B Ross
Chairman
Important Announcements
Important Announcements
Extension of Abstract Submission Date: The Abstract submission date is Extended to 13.05.2024
Release of Abstract Book Cover: The Abstract book cover will release on 10.05.2024
Book of Abstracts
Book of Abstracts
The Abstract book will be available on 15th May 2024
OUR Delegates
OUR Delegates
More than 15 Resource Persons from different Indian institutions will discuss strategies for managing aquatic weeds, sharing valuable insights on tackling this issue.
Delegates from more than 12 states across India have successfully registered.
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