Training on drinking water quality monitoring and management by Developement Alternatives

As part of the Capacity Building Series (2007- 08) Development Alternatives is conducting the Training on Drinking Water Quality Monitoring and Management workshop on 27-29 August 2008. The three day program to be held in TARAgram, Appropriate Technology Centre, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. The training programme will be conducted to meet the following objectives: · To help organizations understand the importance of Water Quality Monitoring in Water Quality Management · To Impart Technical Skills on various practical aspects of water quality monitoring and management · To Promote Surveillance of Drinking Water To download the registration form: Click Here More information regarding the subjects covered, detailed plans, and much more here: INTRODUCTION Water, the elixir of life! Alas, today this phrase remains a misnomer. The entire ecosystem existence is based on water .It runs like blood in our body, but nowadays this blood is impure and short in supply. This is due to the fact of contamination of water with pollutants and consistent negligence on the part of governments to look after water supply with increase in population. People in several parts of India face an immense challenge to meet the basic needs of water. The crisis is not due to the lack of fresh water as such, but the availability of adequate quality water at the right place and time to meet basic needs. Every year more than five million human beings die from illness linked to unsafe drinking water and sanitation. Improved access to safe water supply and appropriate sanitation can also improve the economic status, mainly through saving large amounts of people's time and energy. It is a matter of concern that despite the progress made with water supply, the level of water-related sickness continues to be high. 70-80 % of illnesses are related to water contamination and poor sanitation. Main diseases associated with sanitation-diarrhoea, ascariasis, dracunculiasis, hookworm, schistosomiasis, trachoma, typhoid, paratyphoid, bacillary dysentery, cholera, poliomyelitis, etc are on an increase. These diseases consume a lot of time and money for medical attention and medicines. In India, the economic burden due to morbidity and mortality from these diseases is staggering. The resources saved by improved water supply and sanitation can be used in many economically productive or educational activities. During the last few decades the national policies have shown increasing emphasis on both rural and urban water supply and sanitation. In terms of physical progress, the achievements have been remarkable. In rural context, however unfortunately these efforts have not been seen to be converted into health benefits and water borne diseases continue to be the dominant cause of morbidity and mortality in many pars of the country. The reasons are fairly very obvious, though water is being supplied; its potability is not being ensured. The lack of Water Quality Surveillance in these areas is acutely brought into focus during the episodes of waterborne epidemics. In realm of this domain to overcome these challenges, the need of the hour is monitoring of water quality, surveillance and management. By putting these things into practice the dream of supplying pure drinking water to each individual could be achieved. OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING · To help organizations understand the importance of Water Quality Monitoring in Water Quality Management · To Impart Technical Skills on various practical aspects of water quality monitoring and management · To Promote Surveillance of Drinking Water PEDAGOGY The following techniques would be used to conduct the training program. · Lectures/interactive sessions · Group Discussions · Case studies/Group exercises · Brainstorming sessions/ Experience sharing · Training Support materials/ Handouts · Power-point Presentations · Guest lectures from potential funders THE FORMULA USED Technology -> activities -> tasks -> (products + experiences -> learning) -> outcomes COURSE CONTENTS A. Water quality monitoring 1. Introduction to water quality monitoring and Surveillance To make all the participants understand on the subject "water quality" and various aspects related to it like: · Introductory part: o Introduction to water quality and surveillance programme o Sources of water o Sources of water contamination o Water Quality Surveillance and its need · Water and health Health impacts of physical, chemical and biological contaminants · Water Quality Monitoring o Why monitor water quality? o Techniques of water quality monitoring o Water quality Analysis o Use of portable water testing kits o Demonstration and hands on experience on one such kit · Participatory Water Quality Monitoring-a community based approach · Water quality Guidelines and Standards · Sanitary Survey and its im portance 2. Field visits · To Betwa River for on site water quality analysis by using Field based water quality testing kits This session is especially designed for the participants to provide details on the use of field based water testing kits and its importance in water quality monitoring at the field level or in remote areas where shopsticated laboratory facilities are not available. This section will also provide information on the participatory approach in water quality monitoring-community based water quality monitoring. Participants themselves will be performing water quality analysis in the field by using these low cost field testing kits. This would give them a first hand experience on water quality analysis. · Hands on training on sampling and analysis · Data collection and management · Interpretation of the water samples analysed · Visit to one of the Villages where DA has worked on water supply system TARAgram a DA initiative in Bundelkhand Region comprises of 13 districts across the states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It is a the semi-arid part of Central India, covering roughly 70000 sq km. area. Agriculture and animal husbandTry are the main source of livelihood of the rural community in the region. Bundelkhand is one of the most backward regions in India and rates very low on almost all development indicators. Agriculture forms the backbone of the rural economy in the region with almost 75% of the people dependent on agriculture and animal husbandry for their livelihoods. B. Water quality Management · Introduction to Preventive and Remedial Measures This session will deal with different aspects of water quality management in general. As this is an integral part of any water quality monitoring, would give different management options, solutions to various contaminants whether it is Biological, Physical or chemical contaminants. Basic Water Purification Methods o Traditional Methods of water purification o Principle of water purification o Precautionary measures at household level - boiling, chlorination · Advanced water treatment technologies · Different techniques of managing drinking water o How water reaches your homes and offices? o How is water purified by the civic authorities o Traditional methods of water purification o Different methods of filtration and chlorination o Simple household and community level water purification techniques with respect to: § Fluoride § Arsenic § Nitrate § Iron § Turbidity § TDS § Hardness · Visit to water treatment plant-BABINA In order to make the participants understand on the overall water treatment procedures adopted in a typical water supply system, a small exposure visit will be organized to community water supply scheme at Babina. COURSE ELIGIBILITY This programme is designed for Development Professionals from NGOs, academic institutions, CSR Professionals, officers from Central and State governments, Public Health engineering and health department functionaries, technocrats, Social scientists, educationists, teachers and international development organizations who are working on water quality monitoring and management aspects and related projects and are keen to upgrade their knowledge. The participants can arrive one day before the training date and leave on last day of the training by a train which leaves around 5.45 pm DURATION: 3 Days The training will be for a period of 3 days which will essentially consist of: 1. Class room sessions 2. A guided tour to the development models within TARAgram campus 3. An evening out to visit the Orchha temples and fort. TARAgram Campus - an overview: http://devalt.org/da/field/tarapic.htm Fee INR 10,000 per participant for Indian Participants INR 18,000 (450 USD) for Overseas Participants The Training fee covers the following: · Accommodation · Food · Course material · Leisure trip to the famous Orchha Temples and Fort YOUR TAKEAWAYS Knowledge and experience from the training · Field Exposure and further learning · Manuals and training material · Networking opportunity for you TESTIMONIALS OF LAST YEARS' PARTICIPANTS · I felt the whole module was interesting but the two field trips (Betwa river & Babina) were the most interesting. The training and resource persons were excellent- Mr. Nitish Jha · The facilitation is excellent and the field testing of water (Betwa River). Field testing kit was new for me. It is cheap and can measure 14 parameters of water quality & can get reliable results.- KMV Subhanie Manokanthi, Malteser International, Srilanka SOME OF OUR TRUSTED CLIENTELE FOR TRAINING 1. Hindustan Zinc Limited 2. Childline India Foundation 3. World Vision India 4. IDRC 5. IFFDC 6. Rio-Tinto 7. Aravali Institute of Management To ensure your participation, we request you to send the nomination form (enclosed below) and the course fee (non-refundable) by 20th August'08. The confirmation is made after the payment and the seats are reserved on First Come First Serve basis. Indian participants to make payment through Demand Draft drawn in favour of Development Alternatives payable at Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The address for sending the Demand Draft is- TRAINING COORDINATOR TARALivelihood Academy Development Alternatives TARAgram, Orchha Tigela, Orchha-472246, Dist.-Tikamgarh (MP), Ph.-+91 510 2911368 Please send the Demand draft by registered post or speed post only. Overseas participants may please send the fees through wire transfer. The details of the wire transfer will be sent to each selected trainee once we get their nomination form. To Down load the registration form Click here- http://www.devalt.org/da/isb/tsu/form.htm VENUE The training will be held in TARAgram, Appropriate Technology Centre, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. TARAgram is a campus set in the rural environment of Orchha. It is a centre which showcases the Livelihood models developed by DA in the field of appropriate technology, and environment. Participants to the training will be provided a guided tour of the campus which will enrich the learnings from the class room sessions. TIPS OF GETTING TO TARAgram Participants coming by train should take a ticket till Jhansi (UP) Railway station. From there, TARAgram is 9 kms away. There will be a pick up facility based on the information provided on the arrival time. Route map - how to get to TARAgram from Jhansi Railway Station http://devalt.org/da/field/map.htm OTHER USEFUL TIPS Travel Booking Tips for International participants While making your travel plans, please note that if you are arriving in Delhi by flight, in order to reach the Training venue, you will need to take a Train from Delhi to Jhansi which is around 400 kms and takes 5-6 hours. Therefore please arrive in Delhi one day in advance from the day the training starts. (i.e. if the Training date is 27th August, then your flight should arrive in Delhi latest by 26th August morning) Similarly, please book your return flight from New Delhi a day after the training ends. (i.e. if the Training finishes on 29th August, then your air tickets from New Delhi should be on 30th August morning) Please book your train tickets from Delhi to Jhansi and back to Delhi before hand. We can also support you in booking the Train tickets which can be reimbursed by you once you arrive here. The participants will be expected to book and reserve their tickets. The training fee does not include the travel expenses. DA reserves the right to withhold the fee for administrative and other costs for cancellations prior to the start of a course. A suitably qualified replacement may attend the course in place of the registered person. DA also reserves the right to cancel a course if too few participants have registered. Interested participants who are unable attend this Training on the given dates due to prior engagements can let us know of their interest. We will keep you informed when the same training is conducted again. Orchha Temples and fort - a glimpse www.shunya.net/Pictures/NorthIndia/Orchha/Orchha.htm RESOURCE PERSON Guest Faculty from Eureka Forbes Mr. M. Manoj Kumar Manoj Kumar has got 5 years experience in the field of environmental Monitoring and Management, testing and analysis, data analysis and interpretation, awareness, primary data collection through field surveys, Training and Capacity Building on drinking water quality monitoring and Management, project planning, development and implementation, research & development of cost-effective water management technologies, performance evaluation and technology validation of drinking water purification systems. Rural Water Supply & Environmental Sanitation, ; business development and institutional networking.Project Design, Contracting, Development & Consultancy, Community Development/ Rural Extension services / Environmental Education. Besides this he is involved in UNICEF assisted Fluoride mitigation projects -Capacity Building of Master Trainers on the Regeneration of Activated Alumina based Domestic Defluoridation Units in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh; and 2) Study of Effectiveness and User Acceptance of Activated Alumina based Hand Pump attached and Domestic Defluoridation Units in Rajasthan EU supported nation-wide environment assessment and action programme-CLEAN India Mr. Pramod Kumar Pramod kumar has Twenty years of laboratory experience in the sampling, monitoring, analysis of air, water, wastewater, soil and solid waste. Training programmes in drinking water quality monitoring and management. Designing of effluent treatment plant. R&D on environmental monitoring and management tools. He is Involved in UNICEF assisted Fluoride mitigation projects -Capacity Building of Master Trainers on the Regeneration of Activated Alumina based Domestic Defluoridation Units in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh; and 2) tudy of Effectiveness and User Acceptance of Activated Alumina based Hand Pump attached and Domestic Defluoridation Units in Rajasthan EU supported nation-wide environment assessment and action programme-CLEAN India UPCOMING TRAINING PROGRAMMES AT TARAgram 1. Training programme on Human Resource Development - 4-6 Sept 08 2. Carbon Revenue: A source of Funding - 15-17 Sept 08 3. Project Management & Livelihood Interventions- 25-27 Sept 08 4. Effective Documentation and Report Writing- 14-16 Oct 08 ENQUIRIES AND SUGGESTIONS If you have any queries or suggestions for the training or nominations, please contact the following: Juhi Nigam Training Assistant Jhansi (UP) Tele. No: - + 91 510 2911 368, +91 983 9820 689 E-mail: tla@devalt.org Bhavana Gadre Executive Programme Mangement Unit New Delhi Tele. No: 01126132718 Email Id: bgadre@devalt.org