10th  PURE EARTH ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE- 2025(April)

Focal Theme : Human - Wildlife Conflicts

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9th  PURE EARTH ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE- 2024(Nov)

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9th  Pure Earth Environment Conference, 2024

A Bi-Annual national conference to address and inspire an essential dialogue around

Environment & Forests

The 9th Pure Earth Environment Conference, 2024 was successfully conducted in  Virtual modes on 23rd  Nov 2024 from Hyderabad. Former Scientist ISRO, Sri K.K. Pappan, Director, AP Forest Academy Sri. B. Vijay Kumar IFS, President of Pure Earth Foundation Dr. K. Jayachandra have addressed the online participants in the inaugural and valedictory on Environment and Forests  which is the focal theme of the conference.

27 Research papers from students representing various educational institutions were presented in the conference. Total 7 papers were awarded as best first (one), second (two) and third (four) prizes.

Sri. P Uday Sankar, Former DCF & Faculty-AP State Forest Academy, Rajahmundry, Dr. M Aparna Reddy, Assoc. Prof & Dept of  Humanities, G Narayanamma Institute of Ttechnology and Science, Hyderabad, Dr. Kesava Rao, Assoc. Prof  & Head (CGARD), NIRDPR, Hyderabad, Dr. Priyanka Mishra, Assist. Prof, KSAP, KIIT, Bhubaneswar,    Dr. I. Vani Reddy, Assist. Prof, Govt Degree College, Kalwakurthy, Telangana,  Dr. D. Prasanna, Assoc. Prof, Zoology, Govt Degree College for Women, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Dr.V N Rayudu, former Director, PCB Tamilnadu   were involved as Chair persons of Technical Sessions.

The paper presentation with excellent content by the students was appreciated by the jury and the participants.  The complete youtube video of the online conference is available in digital format and will be shared if required.

A well composed with ISBN indexed digital Proceedings Book with the content of all the full length papers will be published online (pureearthfoundation.com). Altogether the 9th Pure Earth Environment Conference was conducted with outstanding research content and wonderful deliberations on Environment & Forests related management, studies, proposals, issues and solutions. The organizing committee of Pure Earth Foundation has announced the next Conference to be held in the month of April 2025.

AWARD WINNERS

First Prize 

1.  Impact of Haritha Haram Scheme on Vegetation cover – a case study of Erstwhile Medak District, Telangana – KMM Srimanth,  K. Supraja, Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture & Fine Arts University, Hyderabad

Second Prize winners

2.  Forests in traditional health care - ayurvedic and medicinal values – S. Vishnupriya, M. Visishta, M. Siri - G Narayanamma Institute of Technology & Science, Hyderabad 

3.  Review on the Effect of Climate Change on Crop Productivity – Niraj Kumar Prajapati, Babasaheb Bheemrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, UP

Third Prize 

4.      Vegetation Change Analysis near mining areas: A Case study of Singareni mine at Yellandu of Telangana State – P. Vaishnavi, K. Sathwika, Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture & Fine Arts University

5.  Effect of  Environmental factors on cultivation of paddy crop – P Swathi, Nikkat Firdose, Indira Priyadarshini Govt Degree College for Women

6.  Accurate Forest Fire Risk Prediction with Machine Learning-A Calibrated XG Boost Approach-P. Harshita, IIIT Design & Manufacturing,  Kurnool

7.  Disaster Management in Forested Areas-A Global Perspective- S. Varnika, A. Aarti, G Narayanamma Institute of Technology & Science

8th  PURE EARTH ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE- 2024(April)

Focal Theme : Environment & Waste Management

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8th  PURE EARTH ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE- 2024(April)

The 8th Pure Earth Environment Conference 2024 (April) on the focal theme of Environment and Waste Management was organised on 27 April 2024 in virtual mode from Hyderabad. The conference was addressed by Director OF Municipal Administration, Govt. of Telangana Smt. D. Divya IAS,  Former DG of police and Vice President, Pure Earth Foundation Sri M.V.Krishna Rao IPS (Rtd), Former Spl Secretary to Govt. of Telangana Sri. T. Vijay Kumar IAS (Rtd), and Pure Earth Foundation President, Dr. K. Jayachandra during the inaugural and valedictory sessions.  

Prof. C.K.Jayasankar, UGC-BSR Faculty Fellow, SV University, Tirupati,  Sri K.Subba Rao, Vice Principal, SN Vanita Mahavidyalaya, Hyderabad  Dr. M Aparna Reddy, Assoc. Prof & Dept of  Humanities, G Narayanamma Institute of Ttechnology and Science, Hyderabad, Dr. Kesava Rao, Assoc. Prof  & Head (CGARD), NIRDPR, Hyderabad,  Dr. Indira Das, Assoc. Prof, Sustainability,  Woxsen University, Hyderabad  Sri. P Uday Sankar, Former DCF & Faculty-AP State Forest Academy, Rajahmundry, AP, Dr. D. Chakradhar, Assoc.. Prof, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Palakkad,  Dr. D. Prasanna, Asst. Prof, Zoology, Govt Degree College for Women, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Dr.V N Rayudu, former Director, PCB Tamilnadu   and Dr. K. Geethanjali Assoc. Prof, Biotechnology, Indira priyadarshini Govt Degree College for Women Nampalli, Hyderabad were involved as Chair persons of Technical Sessions.

26 Research papers from students representing various educational institutions were presented in the conference. Total 6 papers were awarded as best first (one), second (two) and third (three) prizes.

PEF is very grateful & thankful to the Chief Guest, Smt. D.Divya IAS for gracing the conferenfence with her valuable address to the participants. Also PEF is thankful to all the guests who have chaired the technical sessions. Special thanks to Dr. RM Ravindra and his team for their support in providing online hosting facility. We take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude towards all the virtual participants from India and Overseas and making the 8th Pure Earth Environment Conference a grand success.

AWARD WINNERS

First Prize winners

1.  Isolation and identification of bacteria from shopping carts in shopping malls- Preeti Thakur, Keerthi Thakur &  Dr. J. Sridevi- Indira priyadarshini Govt Degree College for Women

Second Prize winners

2.  Sources of solid and liquid waste their sustainable methods of disposal- P.Vaishnavi- G Narayanamma Institute of Technology & Science 

3.  Apiculture -  Bee keeping and it’s Management-  C. Nagalakshmi, B. Bhavani, A Ramadevi & M. Ramya  Indira priyadarshini Govt Degree College for Women

Third Prize winners

4.   The R's practice in waste management_- Tahura Nurin, Sarojini Naidu Vanita Mahavidyalaya

5.   Waste dump in space- future issues- G. Vinitha, D. Chandana & B.Hindu- G Narayanamma Institute of Technology & Science

6.   Role of over population, urbanisation and technology in waste production and management- K Sathvika, Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture & Fine Arts University

7th  PURE EARTH ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE- 2023(Nov)

Focal Theme : Environment & Biodiversity

The 7th Pure Earth Environment Conference, 2023 was successfully conducted in both physical and online mode on 24th & 25th Nov 2023.  Director General-EPTRI and Commissioner, Transport, Govt. of Telangana Smt. A. Vani Prasad IAS,  Former Spl Secretary to Govt. of Telangana Sri. T. Vijay Kumar IAS, and Pure Earth Foundation President, Dr. K. Jayachandra,  Principal Govt. Degree College for Women, Begumpet  Dr.K. Padmavathi have addressed the 200 plus physical and online participants during the inaugural and valedictory sessions on Environment and Biodiversity related issues.

Sri. N V Raghavender Rao, Former ED, APSRTC & President Vriksha Mithra, Dr. MVSS.Giridhar. Prof, Water resources, JNTUH, Sri. Hariprsad Kalakonda, Engineering & Software consultant,  Sri. K Subba Rao, Vice Principal, SN Vanita MahaVidyalaya, Nampally, Hyderabad, Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Former Scientist, ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad , Dr. A. Raja Reddy, Dean, Agriculture, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad , Sri. Ananthula Muralikrishna Meteorologist-A , India Meteorology Department, Hyderabad, Dr. V N Rayudu , Former Dy. Director, PCB, Tamilnadu , Sri. V V Hariprasad, Former Addl. DCF,  Forests, Telangana, Dr. A.  Sravani,   Scientist-D , India Meteorology Department, Hyderabad,  Dr. Shyamal Devi  &  Dr. M.Aparna Reddy Assoc. Prof from, GNITS, Hyderabad, Dr. D. Pushpa, Dr. K. Kamala,   Dr. Elliot John Faculty from Govt Degree College for Women, Begumpet, Dr. Nagaraju, Asst. Prof, Botany, Govt city College, Hyderabad, Sri.  Guruswamy Revana & Mrs. T.Mounika Faculty from BVRIT Hyderabad College of Engineering for Women, Dr. Jagan, Asst. Prof, Hindi, GDC, Malkajgiri, Hyderabad, Dr. Soujanya Asst. Prof, Botany, VGDC, Vidyanagar, Hyderabad, Mrs.  PSS. Nagalakshmi, Assoc. Prof, DTDP,  JNAFAU, Hyderabad, Dr. Anil Asst. Prof,  Chemistry, VGDC, Vidyanagar, Hyderabad, Dr. P R Sushma. HOD, Dept of Botany, Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam, Koti, Hyderabad were involved as chair persons of 8 technical sessions and several faculty members  of Govt. Degree College for women, Begumpet have coordinated the conference.

The paper presentation with excellent content by the students was appreciated by the jury and the participants. The complete video of the conference is available in digital format and is available in youtube and in the website of Pure Earth Foundation (pureearthfoundation.com)

91 Research papers from students representing various educational institutions were presented in the conference. Total 12 papers were awarded as best first (Two), second (Ten) prizes ( list enclosed)

A well composed digital proceedings book and participation certificates for both online and online participants will be made available in the website very soon. The printed Proceedings Book with the content of selected full length papers will be made available with PEF office in a week time. Altogether the 7th Pure Earth Environment Conference was conducted with outstanding research content and wonderful discussions on Environment, Biodiversity, Urban Farming, Impacts of plastic & e-waste,  pollutions, Forest & wildlife management etc along with social related issues and solutions. The President of Pure Earth Foundation has announced the next Conference to be held in the month of April 2024.

Winners of 7th Pure Earth Environment Conference 2023 Nov

First Prize winners

1.       Biodiversity of Agriculturally Important Insect of pulses of Saryu Valley - Reeta Kapkoti, Uttarakhand

2.       The impact of fertilizers on the fields of mulugu mandal,siddipet district,telangana state .-Supriya, Akshita, Nikhat Shireen, GDCW, Begumpet

 Second Prize winners

1.       Carbon Sequestration and Climate Change -Ananya, Mahalakshmi, Gayathri, Samiksha-GNITS

2.       Urban farming - indoor and interior farming - Meghana, GDCW, Begumpet

3.       Effective management of E-waste  initiatives from corporate organizations – Lahari Reddy, Mounika, Bhavya Reddy-BVRIT

4.       Forest protection and wildlife management - Souwmya Krishnamurthy, SPW

5.       Exploring the agricultural frontier with space technology - Adithi, Shyamala, Vedasri-BVRIT

6.       Elevated Urban Agriculture -Mythili, Pavithra, Pravasya-BVRIT

7.       Environmental  Impact  due to quarry mining  - Ayesha Sulthana, Srineha, Jahnavi-BVRIT

8.       Forest protection and wildlife management –M. Akshitha, GDCW, Begumpet

9.       Harmony in Diversity-A Global Quest for Biodiversity Conservation - Saisahithi, SaiEswari, Aneesha-BVRIT

10.   Soil management-soil health, erosion control, fertility, pest control and Organic methods -Maheswari, SPW

1st  PURE EARTH ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE- 2019(Nov)

The Pure Earth Environment Conference (PEEC) was first initiated by Pure Earth Foundation in the year 2019 to encourage the younger generation towards constructive research and innovation in the scientific and technological aspects of any/all activity concerned with sustainable development and environmental conservation. PEEC encourages paper presentations exclusively from students and scholars, and initiates a much-needed discussion on earth and its environment. This conference is organised bi-annually on fixed days i.e. the 4th Saturday of April and November months every year. PEEC’s aim is to encourage a serious dialogue on protecting the earth’s environment and the growing need to preserve our natural resources, which is an urgent issue of our times towards future life on earth.

The first ever Pure Earth Environment Conference, 2019(Nov) with the focal theme on ‘Green Environment and Clean Energy’ was organised in November 2019 at NIMSME campus, Hyderabad. More than 100 students from 12 engineering colleges along with a few faculty members, environmentalists, scientists, engineers and government officials participated in the conference. The theme of the conference included pollution, water conservation, waste management and green cover development. 

2nd PURE EARTH ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE -2021(Apr)

However, in 2020, both PEEC conferences were cancelled due to COVID-19. The 2nd Pure Earth Environment Conference, 2021(Apr) with the focal theme on ‘Environment and Health’ was successfully conducted in virtual mode on 24-04-2021. The Director General of NIMSME, Ms. Glory Swaroopa,  the Director of CIPS, Sri C. Achalender Reddy IFS, Pure Earth Foundation President  and former DG of police Sri M.V.Krishna Rao IPS and Vice President, Pure Earth Foundation  Dr. K. Jayachandra have addressed the 80 plus online participants on Environment and Health related issues.

21 Research papers from students representing various educational institutions from 12 states were presented in the conference. Total 9 papers were awarded as best first, second and third prizes. Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University Principal Prof. S. Kumàr, former Sr. Scientist from ISRO Dr. J Ramanamurthy, Assoc. Prof. from G Naranamma Institute of Technology and Sciences, Dr. M. Aparna,  Asst. Prof. from Layola Academy, Dr. P. Sheshabala, and Dr. Akash Sondhi from TERI school of advanced studies, New Delhi were Chaired the three  Technical Sessions categorized under Environment, Health and Covid19.

Proceedings of the 2nd Pure Earth Environment Conference

3rd PURE EARTH ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE -2021(Nov)

The 3nd Pure Earth Environment Conference, 2021(Nov) with the focal theme on ‘Environment and Education’ was successfully conducted in online mode on 27-11-2021. Former DG of police and President, Pure Earth Foundation Sri M.V.Krishna Rao IPS and Vice President, Pure Earth Foundation Dr. K. Jayachandra have addressed the 100 plus online participants on Environment and Education related issues. Prof. P. Venkatesu from University of Delhi, Assoc. Prof. Dr D.Chakradhar from IIT, Palakkad, Dr. Nusrath Aziz from Baramulla District, Jammu and Kashmir, Assoc. Prof. Dr.M.Aparna, Assist. Prof. Dr. K. Shyamala Devi, Assist. Prof. V.Vijayalakshmi from G Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Sciences, Assoc. Prof. K.Subba Rao from SN Vanitha Mahavidyalaya and Assoc. Prof. B RamaKrishna from JNAFAU were involved as Chair persons of the four Technical Sessions. 

22 Research papers from students representing various educational institutions were presented in the conference. Total 7 papers were awarded as best first (two), second (two) and third (three) prizes. The Proceedings Book of PEEC2021 (Nov) with the content of all the full length papers was also released during the conference.

Proceedings of the 3rd Pure Earth Environment Conference

4th PURE EARTH ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE-2022(May)

The 4th Pure Earth Environment Conference, 2022(May) with the focal theme on ‘Environment and Agriculture’ was successfully conducted in online mode on 07-05-2022. Chief organisers of PEEC, Sri M.V Krishna Rao and Dr.K.Jayachandra from Pure Earth Foundation, Prof.C.K.Jayasankar from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi, Assoc. Prof. Dr. D.Chakradhar from IIT, Palakkad, Ms. Kainat Aziz from Central University of Gujarat, Assoc. Prof. Dr.M.Aparna, from G Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Sciences, , Prof. A. Vidyullatha, HOD, Dept of Mathematics, Sri Padmavathi Womens Degree & PG College, Tirupathi, Assoc. Prof. K.Subba Rao from SN Vanitha Mahavidyalaya and Assoc. Prof. B RamaKrishna from JNAFAU were involved as Chair persons of the four Technical Sessions. 

31 Research papers from students representing various educational institutions were presented in the conference attended by 140 online participants across the country. Total 16 papers were awarded as best first (two), second (four) and third (ten) prizes. The Proceedings Book of PEEC2022 (May) with the content of all the full length papers was also released after the conference.

Proceedings of the 4th Pure Earth Environment Conference

5th PURE EARTH ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE - 2022(NOV)

The 5th Pure Earth Environment Conference, 2022(Nov) with the focal theme on ‘Environment and Water’ was successfully conducted in both physical and online modes on 26-11-2022 at Sarojini Naidu  Vanita Mahavidyalaya, Nampally, Hyderabad. Former DG of police and President, Pure Earth Foundation Sri M.V.Krishna Rao IPS, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, TS Forest Development Corporation Ltd  Dr.Chandrasekhar Reddy IFS, Principal, SN Vanita Mahavidyalaya Dr.D.Shobana, Retired UGC-BSR Faculty Fellow, Department of Physics, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Prof.C.K.Jayasankar and Vice President, Pure Earth Foundation Dr. K. Jayachandra have addressed the 100 plus online and 200 plus physical participants on Environment and Water related issues.

44 Research papers from students representing various educational institutions were presented in the conference.  Former ED, APSRTC & President Vrikshamithra, Sri.MV Nagavender Rao,  Former Scientist at Zoological Survey of India Sri C Z Siddiqi, Chief Scientist(R&D) at EPTRI Sri V Raveendhar, Former Dy Director, PCB, Tamilnadu, Dr. V N Rayudu, Assoc. Prof. Dr.M.Aparna, Assist. Prof. Dr. K. Shyamala Devi, from G Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Sciences, Assoc. Prof. K. Subba Rao,  HOD, Department of Botony Dr. Sudha Rani, Assoc. Prof Dr. Sesham Srivani, Head, Dept of Physics & Electronics Smt. V Anuradha from SN Vanita Mahavidyalaya were involved as Chair persons of the four Technical Sessions. Total 10 papers were awarded as best first (three), second (three) and third (four) prizes. The Proceedings Book of PEEC 2022 (Nov) with the content of all the full length papers was released after the conference.

Proceedings of the 5th Pure Earth Environment Conference

6th PURE EARTH ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE - 2023(April)

The 6th Pure Earth Environment Conference, 2023 was successfully conducted in both physical and online modes on 28 & 29 April 2023 at JNAFAU campus Hyderabad. Spl Secretary to Govt of Telangana Sri. T.Vijay Kumar IAS, Former DG of police and Pure Earth Foundation President  Sri M.V.Krishna Rao IPS, Vice Chancellor, JNAFAU Dr. Kavita Daryani Rao, Prinicipal, SPA, Dr. Ch. Srinivas and Vice President of Pure Earth Foundation Dr. K. Jayachandra have addressed the online and physical participants on Environment and Traditional Knowledge systems

22 Research papers on day-1 and 32 Research papers on day-2 from students representing various educational institutions were presented in the conference. Total 15 papers were awarded as best first (three), second (four) and third (eight) prizes.

Sri PV Raja Rao IFS former Addl. PCCF, Telangana,  Dr. YK Reddy, former Director, IMD, Sri. MV Nagavendra Rao, former ED, APSRTC, Dr.VN Rayudu, former Dy.Director, PCB Tamilnadu,  former Prof. D. Venkat Reddy from NIT, Suratkal, Prof.S. Jayanthu from NIT, Rourkela, Sri B N Mani, Project Engineer, NIRD, Dr. Syeda Azeem Unnisa, from OU, Sri. A Baskar, Jt. Director SS&LR, Dr.Ravindra RM and Faculty members from JNAFAU – Dr. S. Kumar, Dr. Seetha Mahalakshmi, Dr.Shivangi Narayen, Smt. Divya Patil, Smt. P S S Nagalakshmi, Smt. Prasanna Rani, Dr. B RamaKrishnaiah  were involved as Chair persons of Technical & Valedictory Sessions. The paper presentation with excellent content by the students was appreciated by the jury and the online participants by their vote.   

A well composed with ISBN indexed Proceedings Book with the content of all the full length papers was also released during the conference. Altogether the 6th Pure Earth Environment Conference was conducted with outstanding research content and wonderful deliberations on Environment & Traditional Knowledge systems related studies, proposals, issues and solutions. 

6th PURE EARTH ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE - 2023(April)

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AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS OF PEEC-2023(April)