PATRONS

NATIONAL SEMINAR
Dr. D. Hemachandra Sagar, Chairman, Dayananda Sagar Institutions (DSI), Bangalore
Dr. D. Premachandra Sagar, Vice-Chairman, DSI, Bangalore
on
Ms. Tintisha H Sagar, Member, Governing Council, DSCE
Mr. Rohan Prem Sagar, Member, Governing Council, DSCE
“VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND PREPAREDNESS
Sri. Galiswamy, Secretary, DSI, Bangalore ON DISSEMINATION TACTICS FOR DISASTER RISK
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Prof. Kincha, Envagelist, Dayananda Sagar Institutions, Former Vice Chancellor, VTU REDUCTION”- with an emphasis on COVID-19
Sri. K. Jairaj, IAS,Additional Chief Secretary(Retd.), Govt. of Karnataka(GoK), Advisor, DSI on
Dr. C. P. S. Prakash, Principal, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering. 19th February 2021, Friday
Dr. T G Sitharam, Director, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, Assam
Dr.M.K.Sudarshan, Chairman,State Covid 19, Technical Advisory Committee, Govt.of Karnataka
Sri. G V V Sarma, IAS, Member Secretary, NDMA, New Delhi
Er.M. V. Subbarao, Chairman and Managing Director, Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited, GoI
Dr. D.P. Singh, Presidant, Indian Water Works Association.
Er. B Srinivasa Reddy, Chairman, Indian Water Works Association, Bangalore
Er. Jasmail Singh, Chairman, Institution of Engineers, Karnataka.
Dr. D. R. Ramesh Babu, Vice Principal, DSCE.
Dr. A. R. Aswatha, Dean, DSCE
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Dr. Nagesh Kumar, Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, IISc, Bangalore
Dr. B N Vishwanath, Professor of Ophthalmology, Bangalore Medical College
Dr. C. S. Manohar, Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, IISc, Bangalore
Er. Lakshmanarao Peshve KES, Managing Director, Visvesvaraya Jala Nigam Limited (VJNL) Jointly Organized by
Er. Mruthyunjaya Swamy, Secretary, Irrigation Department
Er. K. Jaiprakash KES, Managing Director, Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL)
Er. B.S Shivakumar, KES Managing Director,Karnataka Road Development Corporation Ltd.
Dr. K. Ganesha Raj, General Manager RRSC-South,NRSC,ISRO
Dr. Srinivasa Reddy, Director, Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC)
Dr. K.S. Lokesh, Registrar, JSS University, Mysore.
Dr. Puttamadappa ,Registrar, DSU, Bangalore NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY [NDMA], New Delhi
Er. Madhava, Cheif Engineer, Visvesvaraya Jala Nigam Limited (VJNL), Tumkur
Er. Ravindrappa, Cheif Engineer, Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL), GoK. INDIAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION [IWWA], Bengaluru
Dr. Manojkumar V. Chitawadagi, Professor, BVBCET, Hubli
Dr. H. Ramesh, Professor in Civil Engineering, NITK Suratkal THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS [IEI], Bengaluru
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Dr. N. Munirudrappa, Dr. A. R. Rajendra, Dr. Abhijith C C, Dr. G.P. Shivashankara, &
Dr. Govindaiah, Dr. B.T. Shivendra, Dr. Neethu Urs
Faculty and Staff of Civil Engineering Department, DSCE
VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT
Develop technically qualified civil engineering graduates oriented towards research and
sustainable development of the society. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT
 Disseminate quality education and provide research environment.
(UNDER THE AEGIS OF SUKRUTYA STUDENT CLUB)
 Inculcate experimental and professional skills
 Imbibe the importance of sustainable development. DAYANANDA SAGAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to VTU, Belagavi, Karnataka)
COORDINATORS CONVENOR Approved and Certified by AICTE and ISO 9001:2015 Accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade and NBA
Mrs. Meghashree M. / Mrs. P. S. Tejaswini Dr. H K Ramaraju Shavige Malleshwara Hills, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru - 560078
Assistant Professor Professor and Head
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ABOUT THE SEMINAR National Seminar
Over the past two decades, the number of recorded disasters has doubled from approximately 200 to over
400 per year. Nine out of every ten of disasters have been climate related. This trend is set to continue On
and in coming years weather related hazards will become more frequent and volatile. Never before, the
challenge to substantially reduce the impact of disasters and risk reduction was an essential component
of development policies. “VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND PREPAREDNESS ON
In this regard, it is proposed to organize a National seminar entitled “VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND
PREPAREDNESS ON DISSEMINATION TACTICS FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION”- with an emphasis on DISSEMINATION TACTICS FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION”- with
COVID-19. The seminar throws light on various aspects of natural and man-made disasters. This seminar an emphasis on COVID-19
is conducted as a back throw of collective experiences of the discussions about COVID-19. It discusses on
the effect, the pandemic has made on economy with special emphasis to education sector. It also prioritizes
top public health priorities and the global solution for these issues. 19th February 2021
The seminar emphasizes on preventive measures of disasters in addition to empowerment of local
communities to mitigate as well as prevent loss of life and property. As a part of this seminar a Jaatha was
organized during the very early stages of COVID-19 outbreak in India in the month of February 2019 to REGISTRATION FORM
educate the local community by making street plays.
1. Name:………………………………………..............................................
DAYANANDA SAGAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (DSCE)
The college was started in the year 1979 with four branches including Civil Engineering. It was founded
by Sri. R. Dayananda Sagar under the aegis of Mahatma Gandhi Vidyapeeta Trust. Dayananda Sagar 2. a)Age:………………………….b)Gender: ……………………………………….
Institutions have extended its branches with campuses namely Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology
and Management (DSATM) and Dayananda Sagar University (DSU). Today DSCE is offering 15 Under 3. Qualifications:……………………………............................................
Graduate Programs, 13 Post Graduate Programs and 20 Research Centers in different branches of
Engineering. It is an Autonomous Institute affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU),
approved by AICTE & is an ISO 9001:2015 Institute. The institution is accredited by National Assessment 4. Designation:………………………………..………………………………………….
& Accreditation Council (NAAC) with “A” grade and approved by UGC. The department of Civil Engineering
is accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and has been recognized as R&D Centre by VTU,
undertaking Research work leading to MSc Engineering and Ph.D. The department is having funded 5. Organization:.…………………………..…………………………………………..
projects from AICTE, ISRO, VTU, MoES, MoS etc and Consultancy Projects in Rural Development,
Environmental and Structural Engineering. 6. Address for Communication:
EXPERT SPEAKERS
The seminar will focus its attention on various themes in the form of technical sessions such as Overview ...................................................................................................
of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Applying Public Administration in Emergency Management, Use of
risk information for emergency planning , preparedness, hazard assessment and vulnerability, ...................................................................................................
Emergency management, Epidemics after natural disasters: prevention and control, Disaster Risk
Communication, Role of women in Disaster management, Role of Media in disaster management, 7. Mobile:……………..........................Landline:….……........................
Providing Basic and immediate facilities to the affected community. We hope the present seminar would
serve as a link between technology, policy, practice and decision making in the quest for synergic
solutions for sustainable development. Thus a panel of experts from government, public sector and 8. e-mail:………………………………………………………………………………………
private sector will be invited to deliver the lecture on above Themes.

TARGET AUDIENCE
9. Area of Specialization………………………..........................................
The participants for the seminar would include Students, Academicians, Research Scholars, Field
The information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge. I
Engineers/ Technologists, Civil servants, Scientists, NGO professionals, and other professionals working
in the area of water sector, Environmental Engineering, climate change, Media, Disaster Risk Reduction agree to abide by the rules and regulations governing the programme.
etc
If selected, I shall attend the programme for the entire duration. I
REGISTRATION also undertake the responsibility to inform the coordinator
All the participants must pay a registration fee of Rs 500/- that includes the Registration kit, Seminar sufficiently in advance, in case unable to attend the programme.
proceeding. Certificates shall be issued after the Seminar. All Payments are to be made through
DD/cheque in favor of Principal, DSCE, on or before 10th February 2021. The Participants have to make
their own lodging and boarding arrangements Place:
Date: Signature of the Applicant