Belagavi: A two-day international conference on ‘Hazardous materials management and environmental practices’, being organised by Visvesvaraya Technological University, in association with Institute of Environment and Hazardous Materials Management, Bengaluru, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), Bengaluru, and Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals, Rockville, Maryland, USA, began at VTU campus here on Monday.
VTU VC prof Vidyashankar S inaugurated the conference in the presence of Vishwanath Rampur, former senior scientist, USA, B Shivalingaiah, former chairman, KSPCB, Arvind Galagali, technical adviser to ministry of large and medium industries, B S Jaiprakash, founding vice-president of ACHMM (India), VTU registrar B E Rangaswamy, registrar (evaluation) T N Shreenivasa and finance officer M A Sapna.
Vidyashankar said it is proved that the hazardous materials management and environmental practices are integral components for sustainable development of the country. “By implementing stringent regulations, adopting innovative solutions, and promoting environmentally sound practices, we can safeguard public health, protect environment, and ensure a sustainable future for next generations,” he explained.
Shivalingaiah spoke on 3Ds (desire, development and deterioration), saying the first two Ds are responsible for progress, which leads to third one in the form of rapid climate change, acid rain, global warming and loss of biodiversity.
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VTU VC prof Vidyashankar S inaugurated the conference in the presence of Vishwanath Rampur, former senior scientist, USA, B Shivalingaiah, former chairman, KSPCB, Arvind Galagali, technical adviser to ministry of large and medium industries, B S Jaiprakash, founding vice-president of ACHMM (India), VTU registrar B E Rangaswamy, registrar (evaluation) T N Shreenivasa and finance officer M A Sapna.
Vidyashankar said it is proved that the hazardous materials management and environmental practices are integral components for sustainable development of the country. “By implementing stringent regulations, adopting innovative solutions, and promoting environmentally sound practices, we can safeguard public health, protect environment, and ensure a sustainable future for next generations,” he explained.
Shivalingaiah spoke on 3Ds (desire, development and deterioration), saying the first two Ds are responsible for progress, which leads to third one in the form of rapid climate change, acid rain, global warming and loss of biodiversity.
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