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The Congress
“If the Earth is a Mother, then Rivers are her Veins.” – Amit Kalantri
Rivers are the lifeline of all civilizations as they provide a plethora of life giving benefits .They have encouraged human kind to establish major human civilizations and their cities . Mostly in many countries rivers are worshiped as their sacred mother for they nurture us with life giving fresh water. As we look from pre-historic times all civilizations were established and flourished near rivers. It had played significant role in agriculture, transport and trade and thereby in the advancement human civilization. Rivers are an element of the hydrological cycle in which water collects via precipitation and its intensity expands as it collects more water from the many tributaries that feeds its drainage system. All rivers initiate from the apex point in an area and thereby flow downstream being born of snow rainwater or underground reserves.
Rivers run through our history and folklore, and link us to people and their civilizations. They nourish and refresh us and provide a home to dazzling varieties of fish, wildlife trees and myriad varieties of plants. Be it the Amazon, the Mississippi or our very own indigenous, sacred ever flowing Ganges, every river has a unique identity and a character of its own which flows not just past landscapes, but through our cultures and rituals resonating with a tingling, sensation, vibrating and exciting every cell of the body when we witness its magnificence and grandeur , as it flows .Our minds and souls begin to rejoice and rejuvenate ,refreshed and purified and devoid of any fatigue. They are life giving and nourishing life in all its varied forms therefore should be cared for with utmost reverence and affection. But what do we actually do to save the extinction of rivers or to take care of the rivers which needs rejuvenation? How many people actually feel that we should really do something to save our rivers! Even if we think, have we taken any measures? If we have taken any measures, do other people know about that? If they know, do they have any suggestions!!! May be they have, but they don’t know that where to reach out with their ideas!
Considering the significance of rivers and the consequences mankind will experience in near future if negligent now South Asian Institute for Advance Research & Development (SAIARD) is dedicated to the cause of conservation, restoration and protecting our largest ever flowing freshwater sources .The “International River Congress!” is endeavor on our behalf to bring together scientists & stakeholders who actually research for the wellbeing of rivers from all over India. All will come together on a single platform to share, enhance and deliberate with their ideas. It will be a platform where they can discuss and deliberate about River Basin Management, livelihoods of the people who live on the adjoining river banks and floodplains, river economies which promote economic sustenance. This seminar will also be an assembly of manifestos where the stake holders can share their views or the steps they have taken till date for management of river bank erosion, river rejuvenation & riverine ecosystem sustenance this will pave the path for integrated and sustainable planning in future.
This colloquium will be an open stage for all those mindful souls who actually care about the River Sustainability & Development and want to create awareness to protect the rivers. SAIARD is dedicated to the cause and sincerely desires that this convention will help us toraise awareness and save countless numbers of rivers from obliteration.
Think River Differently
- To discussion on the emerging issues related to the river and its future planning
- To develop a strategic vision plan regarding river rejuvenation & its adjacent livelihood development
- To encourage young minds towards river related studies
- To create a chain of river committees across India for the protection of rivers
- To review of new challenges related to rivers through round table conference with river scientists.
- To increase the awareness among people about the river & its relevance
Focal Themes

Panel Themes
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- Integrated River Basin Management & Emerging Technologies: exploring the benefits and challenges of a multi-disciplinary approach to river management.
- Climate Change and Disasters: Challenges to Support the Riverine Livelihood: discussing the impacts of climate change on river systems and the measures that can be taken to mitigate these impacts.
- Designing River Entrepreneurship Model for Regional Development: exploring the challenges and opportunities in river infrastructure development, such as hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and water supply.
- Role of the Stakeholders in Water Governance and Policy Framing: examining the role of government and other stakeholders in shaping water policy and governance, and the challenges of balancing competing demands for water.
- River Restoration, Rehabilitation and Sustainability: discussing the challenges and opportunities in restoring degraded river systems, and the benefits that can be achieved through restoration efforts.
- River as a means of Cultural Cooperation, trade and International Relations: examining the importance of river systems to local communities, and exploring the ways in which rivers can be managed to support socio-cultural values and international relations.

Special Memorial lectures & Awards

Prof. Subhash Ranjan Basu
Former Professor & Head, Dept. of Geography,
University of Calcutta & Renowned River Scientist
Participation Opportunities
Paper Presentation

Authors are requested to submit their original research papers to enrich our congress
Poster Presentation

Submit your research paper in a poster format and present it in front of the global audience
Full Paper Publication

Publish your full paper in an edited book volume with a proper ISBN Number
Advertisement & Exhibition

Take the opportunity to advertise yourself & the profile of organisation through this open platform
Award

Nominate yourself to win the most prestigious awards by the hands of some eminent personalities.
Sponsorship

The conference will provide an excellent opportunity to the funding organisations to publicise themselves by sponsorsing the Conference and support us

SAVE RIVER CAMPAIGN AWARD
Please share a short video of river awareness program organise by your institution within 31 July, 2023 in the given mail id ircsaiard21@gmail.com
Selected organisations will be awarded at IRC-2 in presence of some honourable dignitaries.
Chronology
Last Date of Abstract Submission
30.05.2023
Last Date of Registration
31.07.2023
Request for Exhibition Stall
31.07.2023
Advertisement in Souvenier
31.07.2023
Registration Fees
For Academicians: 3000/- (INR) / 70$
For Officials/Corporate: 5000/- (INR) / 100$
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Important Links
For Award Nomination, Exhibition or Advertisements
ircsaiard21@gmail.com
For Abstract Submission
ircsaiard21@gmail.com
Chief Guest
Hon'ble Guest
Hon'ble Guest
Special Guest

Sh. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Hon’ble Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India

His Lordship Hon’ble Justice B. Amit Sthalekar
Judicial Member
National Green Tribunal
Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata

Shri, Saibal Dasgupta
Hon’ble Expert Member
National Green Tribunal
Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata

Mr. NAKAMURA Yutaka
Hon’ble Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata
Hon'ble Dignitaries

Sh. Rajiv Ranjan Mishra,IAS
Director General, National Mission for Clean Ganga, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt of India

Sh. Hitesh Vaidya
Director, National Institute of Urban Affairs, Govt of India

Dr Tapati Banerjee
Director, National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation, Govt of India

Dr. S. Bandyopadhyay
DDGM, India Meteorological Department, Kolkata, Govt of India

Dr. Prakash Chauhan
Director, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Govt of India

Dr. Kalyan Rudra
Chairman, West Bengal Pollution Control Board, Govt. of West Bengal

Sh. R. Agarwal
Executive Director- Finance, National Mission for Clean Ganga, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt of India

Dr. D. P. Duari
Director, M. P. Birla Planetarium, Kolkata

Dr. S.P. Aggarwal
Director, North-Eastern Space Application Centre, Govt of India

Dr. Gouri Basu
Director, Anthropological Survey of India, Govt. of India

Dr. Badri Narayan Kar
Addl. Director, ILGUS & State Mission Director, AMRUT, Govt of W.B

Sh. D.P. Mathuria
Executive Director- Tech., National Mission for Clean Ganga, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt of India

Prof. Ashis Sarkar
Retd. Professor, Presidency University, W.B.

Prof. S. Sharmin
Professor, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Prof. C. Guneratne
Professor, Open University of Sri lanka, Sri Lanka

Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed
Associate Professor, University of Newcastle, Australia

Dr. Bharat Dahiya
Director, Research Center for Sustainable Development and Innovation, School of Global Studies Thammasat University, Thailand

Prof. R. B. Kayastha
Professor, Kathmandu University, Nepal

Prof. Joe Ravetz
Professor, University of Manchester, UK

Prof. Bimal Kar
Professor, Guwahati University, Assam

Prof. A. R. Siddiqui
Professor, Allahabad University, U.P.

Prof. Sunil Kr. De
Professor, North-Eastern Hilly University, Shillong

Dr. Debajit Datta
Asst. Professor, Jadavpur University, W.B.

Prof. B. W. Pandey
Professor, Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University
ORGANISING TEAM >>
Concept & Patron
Dr. Biswajit Roy Chowdhury
The Founder Chairman, SAIARD & IIGST
Convener
Prof. Rijan B. Kayastha
Professor, Kathmandu University, Nepal
Secretary Finance
Mr. A. Talukdar, CA
Executive Members
Mr. Arindam Ray, Director- Academic Affairs, SAIARD
Ms. Antara Kundu, Project Executive, SAIARD
Mr. Sudip Dey Project Assistance, SAIARD
Mr. S. Gulzar, Faculty, SAIARD
Mrs. M. Barman, Faculty, SAIARD
Mr. Arnab Chatterjee, Sr. Official & PRO, SAIARD
Mr. Somnath Saha, Faculty & Training Director, IIGST- SAIARD