Padam Shri Professor R.C. Sobti, Vice-Chancllor, Panjab 
University will inaugurate the National Workshop on “Climate Change and Its Impact on 
Water Resources – Adaptation Issues” at the ICSSR Complex on Tuesday, November 23 at 
10.00 am. Mr Som Pal, former member Planning Commission of India  will be the Chief 
Guest and Mr Dinesh Pande, Director (Exploration), O.N.G.C. and 
Dr S.C. Dhiman, Chairman, Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) are the Guests of Honour 
at this occasion.  

The two-day workshop being organised jointly by Centre of Advanced Study in Geology, 
Panjab University and Global Hydrogeological Solutions, New Delhi will witness a 
galaxy of more than 25 geoscientists, engineers and environmentalists from reputed 
universities, research institutes and government organisations deliberating on theme 
significant issues in four technical sessions.  Dr D.K. Chadha, President, Global 
Hydrogeological Solutions, New Delhi will sensitise the issues related to the theme of 
the workshop.   
Professor G.S. Gill, Chairman, department of Geology, Panjab University disclosed that 
the lectures will target the declining groundwater table and increased demand of 
surface water owing to climate variations.  The climate change has threatened 
availability of freshwarter, increased conditions of draught and floods, reduced 
potential of hydroelectric power generation and Salt water intrusions.  The workshop 
will contribute to suggest ways to tackle degradation and depletion of water resources.
The department of Geology has arranged an ‘Alumni Get Together’ of its old students, 
scholars and teachers on this occasion on the evening of November 23 at 5.00 pm in the 
ICSSR Complex.    This get-together is in continuation of previous meetings of the 
products of Geology Department.  The occasion will witness a formal launch PUGAA 
(Panjab University Geologists’ Alumni Association).  
Prof. G.S. Gill also informed that a number of alumni from outstations have consented 
to attend the PUGAA meeting.  Mr Dinesh Pande (ONGC), Prof. S.K. Tandon, Prof. B.K. 
Sahu, Dr N.S. Virdi, Dr D.K. Chadha, Dr S.C. Dhiman (CGWB), Mr Ashok Tyagi (ONGC) are 
among the many who will visit their Alma Mater.  The occasion will be used to have an 
interactive session between current session and old students. Some illustrious alumni 
will be honoured at the meet.   
Press Note No.611