Gsdp Report on Waste Management

Report of

Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) Certificate Courses On 1. Waste Management (Solid Waste, Biomedical Waste, Plastic Waste, E-Waste, Construction and Demolition Waste) from 24th July-24th Sept. 2018 (Completed)

ENVIS RP on Environmental Biotechnology Department of Environmental Science University of Kalyani Kalyani-741235, Nadia West Bengal

Aims of the programme There exists a demand-supply gap of skill sets, both cognitive and practical, at various levels in the Environment/Forest fields in India. Realizing the demand for green skilled youth, the Green

Skill Development Programme (GSDP) had been developed in EI Division in consultation with the National Skill Development Agency (NSDA). The programme was conceptualized, training modules prepared as per NSQF guidelines and launched within a record span of 3 months. Hon’ble MoEF&CC launched the programme and released the Basic Course and Advanced Course training modules on June 4, 2017, on the eve of World Environment Day. Skill Development, for the purpose of any Government Scheme, is defined as any domain specific demand led skill training activity leading to employment or any outcome oriented activity that enables a participant to acquire a skill, duly assessed and certified by an independent third-party agency, and which enables him/ her to get wage/ self-employment leading to increased earnings, and/ or improved working conditions. The EI Division called for skill development proposals from ENVIS centres in the field of environment, forest and climate change. ENVIS Resource Partner on Environmental Biotechnology, University of Kalyani, Nadia, is funded by the Ministry of Environmental, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Govt. of India sanctioned two GSDP courses namely: 1. Waste Management Solid Waste, Biomedical Waste, Plastic Waste, E-Waste, Construction and Demolition Waste. (From 24th July-24th September, 2018- Completed). 2. Plant Tissue Culture Techniques and its Applications. (From 14th Nov. 2018 - 13th February, 2019). Training Objectives:  To develop trained manpower.  This certificate courses can provide gainful employment opportunities and income to the trained person also develop skill among the young peoples.  Generate self-employment, in different farms, municipality/corporation, agro industries and nurseries etc.  Generation of self-employment and improvement of economic and livelihood conditions.  He/She can also start independent business. Training Methodology: Both theory and practical sessions (with field visit and hands on training) was facilitated by core academic staff. Well qualified experts delivered lectures and facilitate practical experience. This certificate course can provide gainful employment opportunities and income to the trainees and also develop skill among the young peoples. The participants were advised to come prepared for

2 evaluation tests. Course material and the Training Course Manual were handed over to all participants. Inauguration of the Courses The three Certificate Courses 1). Waste Management Solid Waste, Biomedical Waste, Plastic Waste, E-Waste, Construction and Demolition Waste. 2). Plant Tissue Culture Techniques and its Applications and 3). Para-Taxonomy including Peoples Bio-diversity Register PBRwere inaugurated on 24th July 2018 by Dr. Anandi Subramanian, Senior Economic Advisor, MoEF&CC, GoI in presence of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Kalyani Prof. Sankar Kumar Ghosh, and other distinguished dignitaries. Prof. Rita Ghosh, Dean, Faculty of Science, Prof. Nimai Chandra Saha, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Burdwan, Dr. A.K. Sanyal, Chairman, West Bengal Biodiversity Board, Mr. Kumar Rajnish, National Programme Coordinator, ENVIS, MoEF&CC, GoI, Prof. Asish Kumar Panigrahi, Coordinator ENVIS Centre, Head, Dept. of Zoology and Dr. Soma Mukharjee, HOD, Dept. of Environmental Science, Prof. Debansu Ray,Registrar and Prof. Utpal Biswas, Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology and Management were present in the dais. The course on ‘Waste Management Solid Waste, Biomedical Waste, Plastic Waste, E-Waste, Construction and Demolition Waste’ was initially started from the day of the inauguration.

Some selected Photos on Inaugural session of the Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) Certificate Courses on 24th July, 2018 Organized by ENVIS Resource Partner, K.U.

Photo session in front of the venue (Vidyasagar Dignitaries on the dais Sabhagriha) University of Kalyani

Dr. Anandi Subramanian, Senior Economic Advisor, Felicitation of the dignitaries with floral bouquets, MOEF&CC was felicitated by Hon’ble V C, KU. uttariyas and mementoes.

Inauguration of the programe through lighting of the Inaugural address by: the Hon’ble VC, Prof. Sankar lamp Kumar Ghosh, KU

Theme Address by: Prof. A. K. Panigrahi, Chief Guest Dr. Anandi Subramanian, released the Coordinator, ENVIS Resource Partner, HoD, Dept. ENVIS Newsletter on Waste Management of Zoology Biotechnology.

Chief Guest Dr. Anandi Subramanian, released the Chief Guest Dr. Anandi Subramanian, released the Newsletter on Plastic Waste and its Management abstract volume of workshop.

Speech by: Dr. Anandi Subramanian on theme of the Participants of the GSDP courses with invited guests workshop and the environmental issues.

1. Certificate Course on Waste Management (Solid Waste, Biomedical Waste, Plastic Waste, E-Waste, Construction and Demolition Waste) From 24th July-24th September, 2018. ENVIS Resource Partner on Environmental Biotechnology in the University of Kalyani, Nadia, funded by MoEF&CC, GoI was conducted certificate course on Waste Management (Solid Waste, Biomedical Waste, Plastic Waste, E-waste, Construction and Demolition Waste) under Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) from 24thJuly-24thSeptember, 2018. The course was completed successfully under the leadership of Prof. Sankar Kumar Ghosh, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor University of Kalyani and Prof. Ashis Kumar Panigrahi, Coordinator and Training Incharge of the GSDP Certificate Course. Solid wastes are the organic and inorganic waste materials such as product packaging, grass clippings, furniture, clothing, bottles, kitchen refuse, paper, appliances, paint cans, batteries, etc., produced in a society, which do not generally carry any value to the first user(s). This course will cover scientific concepts to the management of solid waste (SW) to protect human health and the environment. A total of 20 participants trained through the course and out of which more than 60% were from rural West Bengal. The participants are comprises of 30%female and 70%male with graduate, post graduate and diploma/engineering/pharmacy students and some small scale self-employed and retired persons. There are 48 experts from different academic institutions and industries were involved in this course. The theory and practical classes along with hands-on training through field orientation programme were included in this course. Candidates visited various small and medium scale industries and Government departments/laboratory and start-up manufacturing units in the relevant field. Participants’ details in Waste Management Certificate Course of GSDP List of selected candidates in GSDP course on Waste Management Solid Waste, Biomedical Waste, Plastic Waste, E-Waste, Construction and Demolition Waste Sl. Name and qualification Designa Gender Category Email No of the candidate tion 1 ANTIMA MITRA Student Female General [email protected] (Graduate in m Environmental Science) 2 SAMRAT PAUL Student Male General [email protected] (Honours in Botany, om M.Sc in Environmental Management)

3 PRIYAJIT Student Male General [email protected] BHATTACHARYA (B.Tech in civil engineering) 4 NUPUR BANERJEE Student Female General [email protected] (Postgraduate in m

Zoology and Bed) 5 BIMLESH TIWARI Student Male General newtonbims024@gmail. (B.Tech electrical) com 6 RAM GOPAL Retd. Male General [email protected] MUKHOPADHYAY Enginee (B.Sc, B.tech) r 7 MOUMITA Student Female General [email protected] CHAKRABORTY om (M.Sc in Environmental Science) 8 POUSALI Student Female General pousalichattaraj@gmail. CHATTARAJ (M.Sc in com Environmental Science) 9 ALEMARA KHATUN Student Female OBC alemara.khatun@gmail. (M.Sc in Environmental com Science) 10 ANGAN BISWAS Student Male OBC Anganbiswas2016@gm (B.Sc in Environmental) ail.com 11 PRADIP KUMAR Retired Male General pradipbandyopadhyay55 BANDYOPADHYAY @gmail.com (M.Sc) 12 ARINDAM GHOSH Student Male General [email protected] (M.Sc in Environmental Science) 13 NETAI KUMAR Student Male SC netaimondal59.nm@gm MONDAL ail.com

14 SWARAJ BOSE (B,Sc Student Male OBC [email protected] in Physics with m Chemistry and mathematics) 15 SUBHAMOY Student Male General [email protected] CHAKRABORTY (M.Sc in Environmental Science) 16 JAGANNATH ROY Employ Male General [email protected] ed 17 SAYANTANI Student Female General [email protected] SENGUPTA (M,Sc Environmental Science) 18 SOUMEN MONDAL Self Male SC mail2pmsoumen@gmail (B.Sc. Graduate) employe .com d 19 ASHIQUE IQBAL Student Male General [email protected] (B.Sc) 20 SANTANU SARKAR Student Male SC [email protected] (B.Sc)

Fig. 1: Sex ratio of participants

Female 29%

Male 71%

Fig. 2: Rural vs Urban area participants

Urban 45% Rural 55%

Fig. 3: Experts vs Participants ratio

0 Experts Participants

Details of the Experts/Resource Persons/Instructors in Waste Management Certificate Course under GSDP

Sl. Name and designation Address E-Mail No 1 Dr. Kalyan Rudra, Chairman, Paribesh Bhavan, 10A, Block-L.A., [email protected] West Bengal Pollution Board Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - ov.in 700 098 2 Dr. A. K. Sanyal Paribesh Bhawan, 10A, Block-LA, chairman.wbbb@ni Chairman, Sector-III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata- c.in West Bengal Board of 700098, West Bengal. Biodiversity, 3 Prof. Nimai Chandra Saha Department of Vice-Chancellor's [email protected] Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Secretariat, om, The University of Burdwan Burdwan - 713104. West Bengal 4 Dr. Punyasloke Bhadury Dept. of Biological Sciences (DBS). pbhadury @ Associate Professor Indian Institute of Science Education gmail.com and Research Kolkata (IISER, Kolkata) Mohanpur - 741 246, Nadia West Bengal, India 5 Prof. K. M. Agrawal IISWBM, Kolkata [email protected] Former Dean Management House m IISWBM, Kolkata College Square West Kolkata-700 073 6 Brindaban Chandra Ranu Department of Organic Chemistry [email protected] INSA Senior Scientist & J C Indian Association for the Cultivation Bose National Fellow of Science Jadavpur, Kolkata 700 032 7 Prof. Sunando Geography, CU [email protected] Bandyopadhyay, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Professor Kolkata-7000 19 8 Dr. Debiprasad Duari, Research & Academic of M. P. Birla [email protected] Director Institute of Fundamental Research, m M. P. Birla Planetarium, Kolkata,West Bengal 700071 9 Prof. Biswapati Mandal Department of Soil, Chemistry mandalbiswapati@r Ex-Pro-Vice- Chancellor Bidhan Chandra Krishi ediffmail.com Viswavidyalaya, B-10/286, Kalyani 741235, W.B 10 Prof. Rintu Banerjee Agricultural & Food Engineering, [email protected] Professor IIT Kharagpur t.in 11 Prof. P.S. Chakraborty Department of Science & Technology psarathi@rediffmail Ex-Chief Scientist Govt. of West Bengal, .com

12 Dr. Premangshu Chakrabarty, Department of Geography, Viswa premangshuindia@ Associate Professor Bharati yahoo.co.in

13 Prof. D.K. Khan Department of Environmental [email protected] Ex-Prof Science,University of Kalyani, o.in

14 Prof. Apurba Ratan Ghosh, Department of Environmental apurbaghosh2010@ Professor Science gmail.com The University of Burdwan 15 Dr. Susanta Podder Head, EHS susantapodder82@g Pepsico India Holdings Pvt. mail.com 16 Dr. D. Banerjee Indian Archeological Society of dbanerjee547@gma Deputy Archeologist India(Kolkata Circle) il.com 17 Prof Pulak Sengupta Department of Geological Sciences [email protected] Professor Jadavpur University m Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology 18 Prof. Ashis Kumar Panigrahi Department of Zoology, University panigrahi.ashis@g Professor & Head of Klyani, West Bengal mail.com *Coordinator ENVIS Resource Partner 19 Dr. Jatindra N. Bhakta Department of Ecological Studies, lsnjbhakta@gmail. University of Kalyani, Nadia, WB com 20 Dr. Soma Mukherjee Department of Environmental somam580@gmail Science, University of Kalyani, .com Nadia, WB 21 Dr. Joydev Jana Public Health & Engineering Jana_joy1969@re Executive Engineering Nadia Department diffmail.com Arsenic Division Government of West Bengal 22 Dr. Susil Mondal Department of Ecological Studies, msushil2005@yah University of Kalyani, Nadia, WB oo.co.in

23 Dr. Jayjit Majumdar Department of Ecological Studies, jayjitmajumdar@g University of Kalyani, Nadia, WB mail.com 24 Dr. Sujoy Bag Department of Ecological Studies, [email protected] University of Kalyani, Nadia, WB m 25 Prof. Paritosh Ghanti Department of Vegetable and crops [email protected] Ex-Prof. BCKV n 26 Dr. J. N. Shome EE-54/3, Sector-2 Salt lake cityKol- jiteshome@gmail. 700091 com 27 Dr. J. K. Biswas Department of Ecological Studies, biswajoy2008@g University of Kalyani, Nadia, WB mail.com 28 Dr. S. Lahiri Department of Ecological Studies, minku_lahiri@yah University of Kalyani, Nadia, WB oo.co.in 29 Prof. S. C. Santra (Retd.) Department of Environmental [email protected] Science, University of Kalyani, om Nadia, WB 30 Prof. B. B Jana (Retd.) Department of Ecological Studies, [email protected] University of Kalyani, Nadia, WB m 31 Dr. Debjyoti Bhaumik Dhapa, Kolkata dbhaumik.1961@g mail.com

32 Prof. Debasish Das Department of Environmental ddas_kly@rediffm Science, University of Kalyani, ail.com Nadia, WB 33 Prof. Debjani Natha Department of Zoology, University nath_debjani@yah of Kalyani, Nadia, WB oo.co.in 34 Prof. Samir Mukherjee Department of Microbiology, dr.samirmukherjee University of Kalyani, Nadia, WB @gmail.com 35 Dr. Ekramul Islam Department of Microbiology, ekramul@klyuniv. University of Kalyani, Nadia, WB ac.in, ekramul.rs@gmail. com 36 Dr. Abhay sankar Sahu Department of Geography sahu.abhaysankar University of Kalyani, Nadia, WB @gmail.com, asahugeo@klyuniv .ac.in 37 Prof. Gobinda Sadhukhan, HRD Cell, KU, gobindasadhukhan Retd. Director, @gmail.com

38 Dr. B.R Mahato KMW&SA mahatobr1657@ya Ex- Executive Engineer hoo.co.in 39 Dr. Subrat Mukherjee Paribesh Bhavan, 10A, Block-L.A., sundarbantiger@g I.F.S Member Secretary Sector ||| mail.com West Bengal Pollution Salt Lake City, Calcutta - 700 106 debasarkar@wbpc Control Board b.gov.in 40 Dr. Bejoysekhar Datta Department of Botany, dattabejoysekhar@ University of Kalyani, Nadia, WB yahoo.com 41 Dr. Kausik Mondal Department of Zoology, kausik.mondal200 University of Kalyani, Nadia, WB [email protected] 42 Dr. Chandrakanta Patel Krish biotech, Kalyani chandrakant.p@kri Scientist shbiotech.com 43 Dr. Anusaya Mallick DESKU ENVIS Resource Partner, anusaya.cifa@gma Programme Officer Department of Environmental il.com Science, University of Kalyani, Nadia 44 Mr. Sourov Banerjee Information Officer sourov.bishnu@g DESKU ENVIS Resource Patner, mail.com University of Kalyani, Kalyani Nadia, West Bengal 45 Mr. S Bhattacharya, Engineer PHE, WB sdeep12002@yaho o.co.in 46 Dr. Kamal L. Barik, Department of Botany, lochannou@gmail. Assistant Professor North Orissa University, com Takatpur, Baripada-757003 (Odisha), India 47 Dr. S.K. Ghosh ENPEE Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. skghoshkly@gmai Manager S10, Ind. Estd., Kalyani Nadia l.com 48 Dr. R.N Mondal CIFA,ICAR, Rahara, West Bengal Rnmondal2003@y Senior Scientist ahoo.com

Some photographs of the Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) Certificate on Waste Management classes

Prof. A. K. Panigrahi, Coordinator, ENVIS RP, gave Prof. A. K. Panigrahi, Coordinator, ENVIS RP, the introduction about ENVIS RP HoD, Dept. of Zoology taking the class

Class by: Dr. Sadhukhan Class by: Prof. Soma Mukharjee

GSDP participants attaining the class in CIFA, GSDP participants attaining the class in the West Rahara Bengal Pollution Control Board

Experts from TEC, Madurai taking class of the Class by: Prof. Sameer Mukharjee GSDP students

HANDS-ON-TRAINING, DEMONSTRATION The laboratory safety training was given to the participants before working in different laboratories. The sampling methods of different samples and preservation techniques for laboratory analysis were demonstrated in different field and laboratory condition. Some sample analysis was done in field and some samples bring to laboratoryfor further analysis. Physicochemical, toxicologicaland biological parameters: The common physico chemical, toxicological and biological parameters of water, wastewater and sediments were demonstrated to the participants in different laboratory with hands on practice. pH:

The term “pH” refers to the measurement of hydrogen ion activity in the solution.Determination of pH plays an important role in the wastewater treatment process. Extreme levels, presence of particulate matters, accumulation of toxic chemicals and increasing alkalinity levels are common problems in wastewater. As a chemical component of the wastewater, pH has direct influence on wastewater treatability – regardless of whether treatment is physical/chemical or biological. Because it is such a critical component of the makeup of the wastewater, it is therefore critically important to treatment. Before proceeding with treatment, you have to identify the parameters, the impurities that are in the wastewater. Once you know what you are dealing with, you determine the starting and the ending pH values, along with treatment procedures; then you have to select the appropriate chemicals best suited for treatment.

Electrical conductivity meters:

Electrical conductivity is commonly used in measuring the electrical resistance in two solution. It indicates the total concentration of ionied constituents in the sample solution. It is closely related to the sum of the cation and anions in the sample solution. According it can be used for salinity of sample solution.

Ion selective electrode:

Ion selective electrode meter is commonly used for measuring the fluoride concentration in the solution. The fluoride meter consists of a fluoride selective electrode which is sensitive to the concentration of fluoride ion.

Collection, preservation and quantification of the waste water plankton: Planktons are free floating organisms without powers of movement or with very slow locomotion abilities. Net plankton are planktonic organisms too small to be caught in nets and must be extracted from water. Two wide categories of plankton are animal plankton (zooplankton) and plant plankton (phytoplankton).

Organic carbon:

One of the most commonly used tests to evaluate water quality is total organic carbon (TOC) testing. TOC in source waters comes from decaying natural organic matter (NOM) as well as synthetic sources. Water can contain both natural and synthetic organic matter, both of which are measured by TOC testing. It is the amount of carbon found in an organic compound and is often used as a non-specific indicator of water quality or cleanliness of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. TOC has been an analytic technique used to measure water quality during the drinking water purification process. The TOC content of water is a basic indication of the level of organic contamination and water purity.

Determination of Organophosphorus pesticide adsorption in soil sample:

Absorption is the process of binding of atoms, ions, molecules, liquids, gas or dissolved solids onto a surface by forming a film on the adsorbate. This is a surface phenomenon. The combination of molecules to a solid or liquid surface. Organophophorus pesticides are a group of pesticides that includes some of the most toxic chemicals used in chemicals.

Determination of Pyrencecarbonaldehyde concentration using fluorescence spectrophotometery:

Energy level transitions in an organic molecule while light adsorption and emission is depicted. When light strikes an organic molecule in the ground state. A part of excitation energy is lost on vibration relaxation i.e., radiationless transition to the lowest vibrational level takes place in the excited state. Eventually the molecule returns to the ground state while emitting fluorescent radiation. Fluorescence persists for a period of 10-8 to 10-9 sec in most cases. The ratio of the number of photons emitted during fluroscence to the number of photons absorbed is called the quantum efficiency of a substance. The more fluorescence it emits. Also the intensity of fluorescence. The larger the quantum efficiency of a substance, the more fluorescence it emits. Also, the intensity of fluorescence emitted from a substance is proportional to the quantity of light absorbed by it. In this study the concentration of 1- pyrenecarbomaldehyde is estimated by using fluorescence spectrometry.

Estimation of Ammoniacal Nitrogen Concentration in water sample by ultraviolet spectrophotometric oxidizing screening method:

Ammonia reacts with phenol and hydrochloride under alkaline condition in the presence of sodium nitropruside which acts as a catalyser in the colour

Estimation of phosphate Concentration in water sample by stannous chloride method:

Molybdophosphoric acid is formed and reduced by stannous chloride to intensely coloured molybdenum blue. This method is more sensitive and more feasible measurements by use of increased light path length.

Estimation of Nitrate Concentration in water sample: a. This technique is used only for screening samples that have low organic matter content that are contaminated in portable water. b. Sample filtration is intended to remove possible interference from suspended particle. c. Colour reagent is designed to prevent interference from hydroxide on carbonate concentration

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy:

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy(ASS) is a spectro-analytical procedure for the quantitative determination of chemical elements using the adsorption of optical radiation (Light) by free atoms in the gaseous state.

In analytical chemistry, the technique is used for the determination the concentration of a particular element (the analyte) in a sample to be analyzed. ASS can be used to determine over 70 different elements in solution or directly in solid samples used in pharmacology, bio-physics, and toxicology research. The common toxic heavy metals like, As, Pb, Cr, Cu, Cd, Fe, Ni, Zn, Mn etc. were analyses through AAS.

Some photographs of hands on training

Hands on training in geography department Hands on training in geography department

Hands on training in different labrotary Hands on training in different labrotary

Demonstration of Gas Chromatography Demonstration of AAS

Demonstration of AAS Demonstration of Gas Chromatography

Hands on training in different labrotary Hands on training in different labrotary

GIS practical and training

Hands on training on Introduction to Geographical Information Systems and GIS software, Fundamentals of GIS: Layers and features, Raster/Vector- Geo-referencing and projection, Spatial data and GIS basics; Data attributes and spatial topology, Projection / Image registration, Digitization and data attributes -map data representation, GPS were given to the students. Some photographs of Hands on training on GIS

Hands on training on GIS in Geography Hands on training on GIS in Geography Department, Department, KU KU

FIELD AND INDUSTRY VISIT Sewage Water Treatment Plant, Kalyani

The purity of water is diminished when harmful microbes, organisms and other kinds of wastes get mixed with water. Water treatment plants play a significant part by removing undesirable suspended solids, chemicals and gases from water thus making it absolutely pure for the intended use. Compact water treatment plants, Containerized Water Treatment Plant, Surface Water Treatment are some of the many types of water treatment plants. Among the various methods used by water treatment plants to purify water are chlorination, disinfection, filtration and plenty more. The various water treatment plants can be reached out at their phone numbers. Micro Filtration Equipment, Activated Carbon Filters and Chlorine Dosing Systems are the various types of equipment which help to remove impurities from water. For bottled drinking water, the water is collected at the source, treated and are then packed in bottles before they are supplied to the market. The page above has details of all the well-known Water Treatment Plants in Kalyani. KRISH Biotech Research Private Limited (KBRPL), Kalyani

The Krish Biotech industry, Kalyani was visited by the waste management gsdp participants. A short presentation was delivered by the scientists of Krish Biotech Research Private Limited about their institute deals with various aspects of toxicology. Different sections of their laboratory (Instrumental section, Wet and Residue analysis section, Toxicological and Pharmaceutical

19 section, Analytical chemistry section, Animal house) were visited in group wise. The scientists and technical persons of the institute nicely demonstrated each section of the institute. Haringhata Farm, Mohanpur

The Haringhata farm was visited by the participants. The first dairy plant was set up by the Govt. of West Bengal at Haringhata in 1950s. The technical persons of the farm demonstrated and showed different sections of the farm like, Cattle section, Fodder section and Poultry section. Different cattle breeds, poultry varieties and hatchery unit were also demonstrated.

Public Health Engineering Directorate (PHED)

PHED has to operate and maintain three Sewerage & Drainage schemes completed under Ganga Action Plan ( Phase I). Implementation of Sewerage & Drainage schemes for 4 (four) more towns has been entrusted to Public health Engineering Department. Public Health Engineering Department is continuing operation and maintenance of 21 water supply and drainage schemes belonging to other Departments. Above all, Natural Calamities, like flood or drought, demands safe water supply for the people and Public Health Engineering Department always rises to such occasion. Dhapa Municipal Dumpsite Kolkata, West Bengal

Kolkata is the capital of the state of West Bengal located in the eastern part of India. It is one of the most highly populated cities in the country and with a population of 4496694 souls. The city generates about 3,500 to 3,700 tonnes of municipal solid waste (MSW) daily i.e. 1.3 Million Tons annually. This waste is almost entirely disposed at the Dhapa Dumping Area from the city limits. Dhapa is a locality on the fringes of East Kolkata, India. The area consists of landfill sites where the solid wastes of the city of Kolkata are dumped. "Garbage farming" is encouraged in the landfill sites. More than 40 per cent of the green vegetables in the Kolkata markets come from these lands.

EMCEE Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd.Kalyani, Nadia

The company has GMP certified manufacturing unit at Kalyani Industrial Estate, West Bengal. It is a leading Indian pharmaceutical company in Eastern Zone engaged in the product design & development, manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical and neutraceutical products. Kalyani Breweries Ltd.

Kalyani Breweries Ltd. is an Indian Non-Government Company. Kalyani Breweries Ltd. is majorly in Manufacturing (Food stuffs) business. Kalyani Breweries Ltd.'s Corporate Identification Number is (CIN) U15420WB1960PLC024563 and its registration number is 24563. Its registered address is 6, OLD FORT Map of United breweries ltd., NH-34 HOUSE STREET, POSTBAG NO. 56, kol WB 700001. Connector, Block D, Kolkata, West Central Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture Bengal 741235

The Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) is a premier research Institute on freshwater aquaculture in the country under the aegeis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. It is situated 1.5 KMs away from Titagarh Municipality. It is spread over an area of 10.5 Ha. Mechanical treatment is done and the sewage released in primary treated sewage water. It is known as “WEAK SEWAGE” or “MODERATE SEWAGE”. The BOD level is 80-100 ppm. The weak sewage is coming by virtue of gravitation through pipeline and is stored for 1-3 months. From the lock gate of the municipality 70% is released tom farmer’s field for agriculture purpose. The rest 30% is coming to the CIFA. Most solids are getting precipitate in the 1.5 km distance.

Se ICAR - CIFA Regional Research Centre, Rahara

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya

The university established in 1974, has completed four decades of its existence as the pioneer institute of Agricultural Education, Research and Extension. The main objective of this Viswavidyalaya is to provide facilities for the study of Agriculture, Horticulture and Agricultural Engineering. It is also to conduct researches in these sciences and undertake the educational and extension programmes in agriculture among the rural clientele base. PEPSICO

Pepsico India Holding Pvt. Ltd. JL no. 2 & 4, Dhulagarhpur Park, Post- Dhulagar, P.S.- Sankrail, Howrah, West Bengal, 711302, India PepsiCo entered India in 1989 and in a short period, has grown into one of the largest MNC food and beverage businesses in the country. PepsiCo’s growth in India has been guided by “Performance with Purpose”, its goal to deliver top-tier financial performance while creating sustainable growth and shareholder value. At PepsiCo, we're committed to achieving business and financial success while leaving a positive imprint on society – delivering what we call Performance with Purpose. In practice, Performance with Purpose means providing a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; finding innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment and reduce our operating costs; providing a safe and inclusive workplace for our employees globally; and respecting, supporting and investing in the local communities where we operate.

Some photographs of field visit

GSDP participants in CIFA, Rahara. GSDP participants in CIFA, Rahara field visit.

GSDP participants in Kalyani Breweries . GSDP participants in Dhapa dumping site with the coordinator

Dumping site of Dhapa Hands on training on GIS/RS practicals

Visit to West Bengal Pollution Control Board, WB Visit to Dhapa, Kolkata

In the department of Ecological studies Kalyani SwageTreatment Plant visit

In West Bengal Pollution Control Board Field visit

Sewage pumping station Sludge settling tank

Visit to Haringhata farm Field visit

Waste dumping site Dhapa, Kolkata Waste dumping site Dhapa, Kolkata

Visit to BCKV, Kolkata Visit to BCKV, Vermiculture unit

Evaluation of candidates through Examination After completion of the course a final test of candidates was taken by written exam with practical exam and viva voce. All the students were qualified by getting more than 70%. Valedictory session:

The valedictory session of the GSDP Course was celebrated on 24th September, 2018 with the address of the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, University of Kalyani, Prof. Sankar Kumar Ghosh. This was followed by the address of the Prof. A. K. Panigrahi, Coordinator, ENVIS Resource Partner on Environmental Biotechnology, HoD, Dept. of Zoology, Joint course convenor Prof. Soma Mukharjee, Dept. Of Environmntal science, K.U. and Dr. Jatin K. Bhakat, Dept. Of Ecological studies, K.U. Participants were gave their valuable feedback about the course. The Certificates were distributed to the participants at the end.

Valedictory programme

Theme Address was delivered by Prof. A. K. The Inaugural address was given by the Hon’ble Panigrahi, Coordinator, ENVIS Resource Partner VC, Prof. Sankar Kumar Ghosh, KU

Valedictory session Participants receiving the certificate in valedictory session

Participants receiving the certificate in valedictory Participants receiving the certificate in valedictory session session

Participants receiving the certificate in valedictory Feed back from the participants session

Orientation Programme: After completion of the 2 months course a one week additional orientation programme also continued from 3rd October- 12th October, 2018. In this programme the counseling and orientation given by experts, different industry personals to the participants about employment and also searching for job opportunities in different sectors.

Success stories: In the mean time within one months of completion of the course, out of 20 participants there are four(5) participants were already got engagement in different sectors like research(1), teaching(2) and industry(1). One trainee developed his own business of production of organic manure from wastes and generates self-employment. Some other participants also motivated to start their own business in this sector. 1. Subhamoy Chakraborty: 25 years aged old Mr. Chakraborty belong to a middle class family in West Bengal. He completed post graduated in Environmental Science. He was intrested to do this course because he wants to a job in environmental sector. After completed this two months certificate course he got a job in a company named Rashmi Metaliks limited, Kharagpur as a Environmental Officer. 2. Pousali Chattaraj: 23 years aged old Ms. Chattaraj from Barahmapur District in West Bengal. She completed post graduated in Environmental Science form University of Kalyani in 2017. After completed this two months certificate course she joined as a guest lecturer in Department of environmental science, S.R.Fatepuria College, Beldanga, Murshidabad. 3. Moumita Chakraborty: 26 years aged old Ms. Moumita Chakraborty from Durgapur, Burdwan District in West Bengal. She completed post graduate in Env. Science form University of Kalyani in 2014. She joined this certificate course for her future. After completed this two months certificate course she joined as a reseacrch schlor in G.B Panta National Institute of Himalayan 4. Soumen Mondal: 45 years aged old Mr. Mondal belongs to a middle class family from rural village Rautara, Howrah District in West Bengal. He has completed graduate in Science from Calcutta University. He was self employed. After completed this two months certificate course he started his own business. 5. Alemera Khatun (M.Sc in Environmental Science): 23 years aged old Ms. Alemera Khatun from Murshidabad District in West Bengal. After completed this two months certificate course she joined as a guest lecturer in Department of environmental science, S.R.Fatepuria College, Beldanga, Murshidabad.