Event Overview & Highlights
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in collaboration with RGNGWTRI, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India has organized an “Online Certificate Training Program on Prevention of Children Falling into Borewell” bringing together Industry leaders, Drilling Agencies, Contractors, and Government Officials to create awareness regarding public safety and proper maintenance of abandoned borewells . The Chief Guest for this was Mr. Thakur Brahmanand Singh (Member Scientific (Innovation and Rejuvenation), CGWB)). This programme aims to sensitize and train personnel engaged in drilling and construction of water wells regarding their legal, social, and professional responsibilities for ensuring public safety.
The Key session highlights are:
• Introduction to Guidelines for handling abandoned Borewells by Mr. Ashok Biswal (Regional Director, Bhopal, CGWA): During his presentation he deliberated and briefed upon the Guidelines necessary for handling an Active or Abandoned well. He also, explained the via a video the proper methods to operate and maintain a borewell & how to close an unaccompanied borewell.
• Introduction to SoP and Directives by the Hon’ble Supreme Court by Mr. Ranjan Kumar Ray (Regional Director, RGNGWTRI): In his presentation he briefed about the available guidelines related to Drilling Activity. The status of reported incidents and outcomes of such incidents from 2007 till now was also discussed. During the end of the presentation, the SoP provided by the Hon’ble Supreme Court was also discussed in brief.
The session witnessed enthusiastic participation and meaningful discussions, reflecting the growing commitment of Indian industries and the stakeholders towards child safety and proper management of abandoned borewells.
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