Experts dwell on ways to tackle water pollution

Solan, July 29

To address the problem of pollution on surface water, a virtual networking event was organised by MS Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Shoolini University, in association with Lancaster University, UK, on Thursday.

Dr Binoy Sarkar, Lancaster University, UK, proposed a plan to implement data-informed research encompassing technology development and assessment, outreach, engagement and educational activities in the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh region, which is known as the pharmaceutical and personal care hub.

Vice-Chancellor Atul Khosla said techniques to make sewage water drinkable should be developed by the university scientists. Chancellor Prof PK Khosla stressed the need to undertake research on climate change in the Himalayas and water conservation.

The panel also deliberated upon the global issue of water pollution along with methods and techniques to tackle it.