IIT Roorkee Hosts Short-Term Training Course on "Assessment and Management of Seepage in Dams"

Roorkee, February 27, 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), through its International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED), successfully started a Short-Term Training Course on “Assessment and Management of Seepage in Dams” from February 25 to 28. The four-day program, coordinated by Prof. Brijesh Kumar Yadav, served as a dynamic platform for professionals, researchers, and students to exchange insights and deliberate on the latest advancements in dam safety and seepage management.
 
Prof. K.K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, emphasized the critical importance of dam safety in sustainable water resource management and reaffirmed IIT Roorkee’s commitment to research and technical innovation in this field. Prof. M.L. Sharma, Head of ICED, highlighted the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in dam safety research, stressing that knowledge-sharing initiatives like this training course are instrumental in developing resilient and safer water infrastructure. Prof. N.K. Goel, Founding Head of ICED, underscored the need for continuous innovation and capacity building in dam safety and reflected on ICED’s pivotal contributions to seepage research and management strategies.
 
The training course was inaugurated by Chief Guest Er. Manoj Tripathi, Chairman of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). He emphasized the importance of knowledge sharing and technical discussions in enhancing dam safety practices. He also noted that the training course would serve as a valuable platform for professionals across disciplines to engage in meaningful dialogue on seepage-related challenges and solutions.
 
Prof. Brijesh Kumar Yadav, the course coordinator, provided key insights into seepage management strategies, highlighting its crucial role in dam safety and rehabilitation. He encouraged participants to foster logical thinking and technical expertise in addressing seepage issues effectively.
 
The training program witnessed active participation from over 25 delegates representing DRIP-implementing agencies, state and central water resource departments, and key power sector organizations, including NTPC Limited, NHPC Limited, THDCIL, SJVNL, Damodar Valley Corporation, KSEB, NEEPCO, and the Meghalaya State Electricity Board.
 
The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Brijesh Kumar Yadav, who expressed gratitude to the participants, speakers, and organizers for their valuable contributions in making the training course a resounding success.