Regional Capacity Building and Knowledge Dissemination Workshop on Preparing for the Urban Challenges of the 21st Century (Focus: Sustainable Cities)
June 17-18, 2013 Pune
The sixth Regional Knowledge Dissemination Workshop was organized in partnership with Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute for Environmental Education and Research (BVIEER) in Pune on June 17-18, 2013, with Sustainable Cities as the theme. The participating cities were from the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa.
L to R:Dr. Erach Bharucha, Mr. Shivajirao Kadam, Shri Prithviraj Chavan, Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, and Dr. Isher Judge Ahluwalia
A distinguishing feature of this workshop was a special lecture on Sustainable Urbanisation by Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission. Shri Prithviraj Chavan, Chief Minister, Maharashtra, Chief Guest at the session, delivered his address and highlighted the challenges of urban sustainability in Maharashtra.
The workshop was organised around presentations on the themes of water demand management, urban waste management, urban planning and environmental sustainability. Ms Malini Shankar, Principal Secretary, Water Resources Management, presented the highlights of the state-led reform program for improving the delivery of water and sanitation in Maharashtra. The representatives from Rajkot, Surat, Pune and Goa shared their experiences in managing solid waste and sewerage in their respective cities. Innovations in urban planning, such as Town Planning Schemes, were presented by the participating cities. The discussion on the need for preserving urban biodiversity in the concluding session of the workshop was led by Dr Erach Bharucha and his team from BVIEER.
Programme
Day 1: June 17, Monday
Session I: Challenges of Urbanisation in India
Chair: Dr. Erach Bharucha Director Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Environment Education and Research, Pune
Presentation of the HPEC (Ahluwalia) Report 2011
Urban Team, ICRIER
Discussion
Tea Break
Session II: Inaugural Lecture on Sustainable Urbanisation
Chair: Dr. Isher Judge Ahluwalia Project Leader and Chairperson, ICRIER
Felicitation and Welcome Remarks:
Dr. Shivajirao Kadam Vice Chancellor, Bharati Vidyapeeth University
Inaugural Lecture on "Sustainable Urbanisation":
Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Government of India
Comments by Chief Guest:
Shri Prithviraj Chavan Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra
Vote of Thanks:
Dr. Erach Bharucha Director Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Environment Education and Research, Pune
Discussion and Q&A
Lunch
Session III: Urban Water Scenario
Chair: Mr. Vikram Kapur Municipal Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai
Presentation on Maharashtra Sujal Nirman Abhiyan (MSNA):
Ms Malini Shankar Principal Secretary, Water and Sanitation, Maharashtra [Download Presentation]
Presentation on Financial Impact of MSNA Reforms:
Mr. Mihir Shah Senior Manager, Deloitte, India
[Download Presentation]
Presentation on Change Management Unit, MSNA:
Mr. Wasudeo Gorde Principal Adviser, CMU, All India Institute of Local Self Govt., Mumbai [Download Presentation]
Presentation on Performance of MSNA:
Dr. Sanjay Dahasahasra Former, Member Secretary, Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran [Download Presentation]
Principal Discussant: Dr. Dinesh Mehta Professor Emeritus, CEPT, Ahemdabad
Comments by the Chair
Discussion
Tea
Programme
Day 2: June 18, Tuesday
Session I: Planning
Chair: Mr. Rajan Kop Joint Secretary, Urban Development, Maharashtra
Development Plan for a City:
Mr. Vatsal Patel Town Planner, Ahemdabad Municipal Corporation [Download Presentation]
Urban Planning Scenario in Maharashtra:
Mr. Kamlakar Akode Director, Town Planning, Maharashtra
[Download Presentation]
Town Planning Schemes in Maharashtra and Gujarat:
Ms. Shirley Ballaney Sr. Principal Planner, HCP Designs Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad [Download Presentation]
Presentation on Regional Plan for Goa:
Ms. Malini Krishnankutty Urban Planner [Download Presentation]
Principal Discussant:
Mr. Ramanath Jha CEO & MD, Khed Economic Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Formerly - Principal Secretary, Transport& Excise, Maharashtra;
and Regional Advisor, Urban Management Programme, UNDPComments by the Chair
Discussion
Tea Break
Session II: Urban Waste Management
Chair: Mr. Mahesh Pathak Municipal Commissioner, Pune Municipal Corporation
Presentation on Waste Management (including solid waste and waste water) from Surat:
Mr. E.H. Pathan Head of Department, Solid Waste Management, Surat Municipal Corporation [Download Presentation]
Presentation on Solid Waste Management from Rajkot:
Mr. Paresh Vyas Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Rajkot Municipal Corporation [Download Presentation]
Presentation on Solid Waste Management from Pune:
Mr. Suresh Jagtap Joint Municipal Commissioner, Pune Municipal Corporation [Download Presentation]
Presentation on initiatives in Solid Waste Management in Panjim:Mr. Sanjit Rodrigues Municipal Commissioner, Panjim, Goa [Download Presentation]
Comments by the Chair
Discussion
Lunch
Session III: Urban Sustainability
Chair: Mr. Vijay Paranjpye Chairman, Gomukh Environmental Trust for Sustainable Development, Pune
Low-carbon energy efficient environment:
Mr. Rahul Navale Urban Designer and Environment Planner, Pune [Download Presentation]
Urban Biodiversity Conservation:
Dr. Erach Bharucha Director Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Environment Education and Research, Pune [Download Presentation]
Urban Water Demand and Management:
Mr. Sarang Yadwadkar Architect and Planner, Pune [Download Presentation]
