Invitation For Participation

Dear Sir,
You are cordially invited for National Conference on De-polluting Indian Cities, to be
organised by International Development Centre Foundation (IDC Foundation) along with Grass
Roots Research and Creation India (P) Ltd. (GRC India (P) Ltd.), Ministry of Science &
Technology, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, Indian Council
of Medical Research (ICMR), School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi (SPA) and
International Roma Cultural University (Serbia) on Sep 18-19, 2015 at India International
Centre, Max Muller Marg, New Delhi-110003.

About the Conference

International Development Centre Foundation (IDC Foundation) along with Grass Roots
Research and Creation India (P) Ltd. (GRC India (P) Ltd.), Ministry of Science & Technology,
Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, Indian Council of Medical
Research (ICMR), School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi (SPA) and International Roma
Cultural University (Serbia) are co-organising a National Conference on De- polluting Indian
Cities at India International Centre, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi-110003 on Sep 18-19th,
2015.
According to a WHO study carried out in 2014, 13 of the worlds 20 most polluted cities are
located in India. We, in this conference are focusing on the increasing level of pollution in the
Indian Cities; pollution is a critical problem and a challenge both for the population and the
government. Environmental degradation is the root cause of preventing the well being and
livelihood of the communities around. Government will have to enhance the awareness, make
stringent policies and regulations and adopt an action oriented approach in the process of
maintaining the ecological balance in the country.

Aims and Objective of the Conference

Keeping the seriousness of the challenges posed by pollution in India, particularly in cities,
the conference aims at deliberating on various strategies for reduction/control of air, water,
soil, odour pollution in Indian cities through general public, communities, administration
and political diasporas.
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The Action Plan to address the above issues goes beyond just controlling pollution and will need
emphasis on planning and development of infrastructure which will mitigate pollution and
bring in commensurate institutional arrangements. The deliberations would lay for:
1. Development of priority (satellite) towns and complexes in the suburban of main
cities to be centered on core economic activities and office complexes.
2. Environmental planning
3. Scope of integrating the effort of the private sector and non-profit organizations
4. Constant updating of status of pollution through quantitative information relating to
environmental quality and related parameters.
5. General Awareness and Public Participation
The conference would facilitate holistic discussions on the above by bringing different
stakeholders on a common platform.

Call for Papers

We would like to invite you to take part in the proposed conference with a request to
take one or more of the following actions to make the National Conference a success: 1. Contribute a paper on any of the themes mentioned in the Conference Brochure
2. Advertise in the Souvenir
3. Register as a delegate or nominate delegates from your organization

Themes and topics of interest include but are not limited to:
1. Water Pollution
2. Air Pollution
3. Environmental Pollution and Human Health
4. Solid waste management including effective sanitary land filling ( SLF)
5. Noise Abatement
6. Detoxification of peri-urban agriculture
7. Policies and legislative requirements
8. De-polluting Indian cities- Role of Urban Planners
9. De-polluting Indian cities- Role of Public Participation and General A wareness
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10. Electronic waste management

11. Waste to wealth by adopting 3 Rs: Recover, Recycle, Reduce
12. Effective management of stray animals
13. Reducing the menace of open defecation
14. Smart City Mission and AMRUT Mission: suggestions for utilizing the huge budget
allocation (recently approved by the Government of India.)

Sponsorship
As the conference deals with de polluting Indian cities and is focused on increasing awareness
about the ill impacts of growing pollution and degrading environment, we like to invite you to
associate with this event through sponsorship. Any products or services related to the broader
aspects of the conference must be highlighted. This would be a great platform for exchange of
information, generate customers touch points, enhance goodwill and visibility in the market and
brand imazing besides demonstrating a clear commitment towards making a green planet. The
association as such would surely enhance the value of the products or services and the
organization at large. Industry/ Vendors/ Material and Equipment manufacturers, especially
green builders and architects etc. must come forward and sponsor the event. There are various
categories of sponsorships available as below which may be sent to us:

Platinum Sponsor: Rs. 200000/1. Company logo in the Souvenir, conference literature, backdrop panel at the venue and
media exposure
2. Opportunity to Chair the technical sessions
3. Opportunity to make a presentation in inaugural session to demonstrate your expertise
4. 5 complementary delegate passes
5. Networking opportunities with domestic firms to forge new business opportunities
6. Company literature to be inserted in the conference kit

Gold Sponsor: Rs. 150000/1. Company logo in the souvenir, conference literature and media exposure
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2. Opportunity to make a presentation in inaugural session to demonstrate your expertise

3. 3 complimentary passes
4. Networking opportunities with domestic firms to forge new relationship and partnerships
5. Company literature to be inserted in the Conference Kit.

Silver Sponsor: Rs. 100000/1. Company logo in the souvenir, conference literature
2. 2 complementary delegates passes
3. Networking opportunities with domestic firms to forge new relationships and
partnerships
4. Company literature to be inserted in the Conference Kit

Advertisement
The conference would be attended by Business professionals, Builders, Architects, Government
officials, Environmentalists, Students and academicians etc. An advertisement will facilitate the
organizations to enhance their visibility and goodwill in the market place. The event would be
able to help the participating organisation in growing their market presence. There are various
schemes through which one can advertise in the event. Please check the attached brochure in the
mail for advertising in the souvenir.

About Us
IDC Foundation (IDC Foundation) was established in 1997. It is an autonomous,
national level, non-profit and developmental organisation which focuses on community
development initiatives to fulfill manifold objectives in the areas of Information Technology,
Management Services, Rural Development as well as R & D and Environment related issues.
Currently, Shri Paritosh Tyagi, Former Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board New Delhi, is
the Chairman and Managing Trustee of the Foundation. Foundations policy is to empower the
under-privileged section of the society through education, health and skill-based development.
The sphere of the Foundations activities includes issues related to health, education, livelihood
and environment.

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in a number of areas of human endeavors. The Foundation has in the past, successfully
organized several national level conferences and workshops on following subjects :
1. Water quality ,
2. Health and environment
3. Air, water and noise pollution
4. Climate change,
5. Energy conservation
6. Information technology.
7. Environmental sociology
8. Hospital waste management,

Grass Roots Research and Creation India (P) Ltd. (GRC India (P) Ltd.) is a
leading EIA Consultant accredited by the Quality Council of India (QCI), National Accreditation
Board of Education and Training (NABET) and Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate
Change (MoEFCC), GoI. With a vast experience in environmental research and consultancy,
GRC India (P) Ltd has done more than 4,000 projects.
GRC India (P) also has its own in-house Lab which is approved by MoEFCC & recognized by
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) which is a
mandatory requirement for EIA Consultants. The Company has a sophisticated Training and
Analytical Laboratory recognized as per Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for conducting
Environmental Testing & Monitoring.
To conduct Environmental Study, monitoring and to ascertain an Environmental Management
Plan, there are 12 Functional Areas which are indispensable for conducting EIA/EMP study as
per the QCI/NABET. In this changed environmental scenario, the coordinators with domain
experience are assisted by Functional Area Experts (FAEs) viz. Land Use, Air Pollution
Control, Air Quality Modelling , Water Pollution Control, Noise & Vibration, Ground Water &

Hydrology, Ecology, Aquatic Terrestrial Flora and Fauna including Bio Diversity, Socio
Economy, Geology & Soil, Risk Hazards and Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste Management.

GRC India (P) Ltd. has in-house capability for all the 12 functional areas. GRC India (P) Ltd.
also has a sister concern called SEARCH Foundation, which is a national level organization, set
up by a few research scholars of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and many
socially-awakened individuals. The organization has expanded its youth initiative for
environment and social change by inducting professors and students of IIT Delhi, AIIMS, Delhi
University and many other universities and colleges throughout India. The Foundation is
dedicated to work for the upliftment of the downtrodden, the destitute and weaker sections of the
society. In addition, our main objective is to disseminate information about the environment and
sustainable development among various stakeholders such as government and non-government
organizations, international agencies, corporate sectors, industries, environmental professionals,
policy makers, regulators, academicians, social activists and community leaders etc.
You are cordially invited to participate in this Workshop-cum-Conference and grace the occasion
with your valuable suggestions and encouragement.
We do look forward to your early positive response,
With warm regards,
Yours sincerely,

(Dr. Dhiraj Kr. Singh)

Ph.D. (Env. Scs.), JNU
Managing Director
GRC India (P) Ltd.
Encl:
i. Conference brochure