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India ranks third globally with about 6,000 large dams, underscoring the critical importance of dam safety and management. The Second International Workshop on Dam Safety (IWDS 2025) is envisioned as a continuation of the successful IWDS 2024, building on the solid foundation laid to tackle key challenges in dam safety and resilience. To further strengthen expertise in dam safety, TIH-IITG, in collaboration with Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Deemed to be University,\u00a0 Bhubaneswar, will organize\u00a0 this workshop from 21st<\/sup> – 23rd<\/sup><\/strong> February<\/strong>, 2025<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

IWDS 2025 will bring dam professionals and experts from various inter-related disciplines within India and worldwide. Expanding on last year\u2019s discussions, IWDS 2025 will focus on providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of dam safety in India, addressing the challenges and opportunities for improvement. The workshop will showcase advanced geophysical techniques and the use of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for effective dam health assessment. It will also facilitate indepth discussions on the latest rehabilitation techniques, sedimentation management strategies, and the development of robust emergency action plans. Additionally, IWDS 2025 will serve as a platform for professionals from diverse fields to exchange ideas, share experiences, and collaborate on innovative solutions to enhance dam safety. Through these objectives, the workshop seeks to advance the field of dam safety by integrating cutting-edge technologies and fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, ultimately equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to address the complex challenges facing the sector<\/span><\/p>

The IWDS 2025 will feature Plenary, Technical, and Industry Sessions. Eminent dam safety professionals will deliver valuable presentations during the Plenary Sessions. The Technical Sessions will include presentations covering various facets of dam safety, such as advanced geophysical techniques, the innovative use of underwater ROVs for dam health assessments, and cutting-edge rehabilitation techniques. Key issues like morphological impacts, sedimentation, seepage, flash floods, and debris accumulation will also be addressed. The participants will experience areal-world dam monitoring and rehabilitation scenarios during the field visit. Additionally, live demonstrations of the latest dam health monitoring equipment will be conducted. National and overseas organizations will showcase contemporary developments in technologies, construction materials, products, instrumentation, and services in an exhibition at the venue. Several international experts and organizations of repute have agreed to participate, ensuring a diverse and enriching experience.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Brief Overview of TIH-IITG and IWDS 2024 <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Technology Innovation Hub (TIH)<\/strong> at IIT Guwahati has been established under the National Mission for Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS)<\/strong>, spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST)<\/strong>, Government of India. TIH-IITG<\/strong> focuses on technologies for underwater exploration and related fields and is committed to promoting world-class technology, product development, and research innovation to enhance safety and resilience in vital sectors.<\/span><\/p>

In alignment with its mandate, TIH-IITG<\/strong> organized the First International Workshop on Dam Safety (IWDS 2024)<\/strong> from June 27-29, 2024<\/strong>, at IIT Guwahati, taking a significant step toward addressing pressing challenges in dam safety. Bringing together experts, practitioners, and policymakers from academia, industry, and government, the workshop facilitated valuable exchanges on risk mitigation, emergency action planning, and innovative safety strategies. The event highlighted the pressing need for stronger capacity building in dam safety, dam break analysis and EAP . These initiatives aim to equip professionals with the specialized skills essential for advancing dam safety standards across the sector.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dam safety and effective emergency planning are vital for minimizing risks associated with potential dam failures, protecting lives, infrastructure, and ecosystems. The program aims to deepen participants’ understanding of dam break analysis, flood modelling, and Emergency Action Plan (EAP)<\/strong> formulation. This will enable attendees to develop the skills needed for informed decision-making, proactive risk management, and improved disaster response strategies in dam safety.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  • To provide a thorough understanding of dam safety principles and the various emergencies associated with dam failures.<\/li>
  • To equip participants with practical skills in flood inundation mapping using tools like HEC-RAS, and highlight the role of remote sensing and GIS.<\/li>
  • To guide participants through the process of developing and implementing effective Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), including key components and strategies.<\/li>
  • To analyse case studies to learn from both successful and failed EAPs, fostering discussion and collaborative learning.<\/li>
  • To promote interactive group discussions that facilitate the sharing of insights and experiences among participants.<\/li><\/ul>

    Through these objectives, attendees will develop the skills and knowledge essential for implementing effective safety measures in dam management and emergency preparedness. All topics will be covered in depth to ensure a thorough mastery of each component.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    The Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at IIT Guwahati\u2014officially known as the IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation and Development Foundation (IITG TI&DF)\u2014is a pioneering center of research and innovation, established under India\u2019s National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Strategically located in Guwahati, the “Gateway of Northeast India,” the hub is uniquely positioned to connect and elevate technological and research capabilities in this historically underserved region. Leveraging IIT Guwahati’s world-class research infrastructure, TIH is dedicated to advancing a range of cutting-edge technologies, with a primary focus on underwater exploration, robotics, and biomimicry. These efforts align with India’s broader vision to build indigenous capabilities in cyber-physical systems, thereby strengthening the country\u2019s global competitive position in critical technological domains.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    \"\"Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), a household name in the education sector, has become a sought-after destination in India for professional studies. It is admired all over for the quality of its academic courses, its community outreach work and as a university of compassion and humanitarianism. It has become a case study because no other educational institution in India has grown in its scope and scale as much as KIIT has in a short span of 25 years. Its incredible transformation is truly a journey from Soil to Silver.<\/span><\/p>\n

    KIIT started in 1992-93 as an Industrial Training Institution. However, 1997 is considered the base year for the University as undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Engineering, Management and Computer Applications were added. In 2007, many new schools were added to its umbrella \u2013 School of Law, Biotechnology, Medical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Nursing, Mass Communication, Film and Media, Fashion and KIIT International School. Since then, there has been no looking back! Today, KIIT offers professional education to around 40,000 students from across India. This includes 2000 international students from 65 countries. The alumni of KIIT, over a lakh of them, have made their mark in their respective careers in academics, corporate organizations, civil services and enterprise.<\/span><\/p>\n

    It has received all accreditations and affiliations from prestigious national and international bodies such as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), USA and the Institution of Engineering and Technology, (IET), UK because of its quality research, innovation, and publications and citations. KIIT has had an excellent placement record since its inception owing to its quality teaching and learning process, and the brand value that it carries. KIIT is ranked in the cohort of 601-800 in the Times Higher Education \u2018World University Ranking 2024\u2019. Its Computer Science Engineering ranks in the cohort of 301-400 and its overall Engineering ranking is 401-500 in the world. KIIT has been accredited with an A++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an all-India 15th rank by the National Institution of Ranking Framework, NIRF, Ministry of Education. It has also been the top university for innovation among private institutions for two consecutive years (2020, 2021) according to AICTE, Government of India. It has been ranked 168 among universities in the world as per the Times Higher Education Young University Ranking 2024.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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