Hyderabad: CSIR-NGRI Pushes Advanced Groundwater Exploration
The CSIR–NGRI is strengthening its efforts in groundwater exploration and sustainable water management by using advanced geophysical technologies and training students and professionals.
Hyderabad: The CSIR–National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR–NGRI) is strengthening its efforts in groundwater exploration and sustainable water management by using advanced geophysical technologies and training students and professionals.
The institute is focusing on modern geophysical techniques for identifying, assessing and characterising groundwater resources, particularly in water‑stressed regions.
During the BhuNEER 2026 groundwater training programme on Wednesday, Director Dr Prakash Kumar emphasised the importance of translating advanced geophysical research into field‑oriented solutions for pressing societal needs.
Dr Rajendra Singh, known as the “Water Man of India,” highlighted the need for ‘underground water banking’ through scientific groundwater management and systematic aquifer recharge.
He said water conservation cannot be addressed through engineering interventions alone and stressed the importance of active community participation, particularly by farmers, to ensure sustainable water management and prevent conflicts.
Senior Scientist Dr E.V.S.S.K. Babu underlined the institute’s human‑resource capabilities and the importance of specialised training programmes such as BhuNEER in developing skilled manpower for groundwater exploration and management.
Organised under the broader Skill India initiative of the Government of India, the 10‑day BhuNEER 2026 programme is designed to provide students, researchers and professionals with practical, field‑oriented skills in groundwater exploration.
