September 29, 2001 saw the coming together of several eminent social/academic/corporate figures at this forum to discuss "Wealth from Town Waste (Solid & Liquid)". ONE collaborated with the Alumni Association to organize this event. Prof. H.S. Shankar (Prof. of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, IIT Bombay) presented his Soil Biotechnology to a distinguished panel (specialists from the Government, Public, Corporate & Technology sectors) as a sustainable town waste management solution, and several related issues emerged.

The audience comprised a group of persons termed Marg-Darshaks (off-Panel specialists) among alumnus and members of the general public.

Panelists

Prof. H.S.Shankar (Professor, Chemical Engineering, IIT, Bombay)
Mr. Joy Manglani (CEO, ONE-Nature)
Mr. Mahendra Barde (Proprietor, Chartered Consulting Engineer, Anitech Engineers)
Shri. Karun Shrivastav (Municipal Commissioner, Mumbai.)
Mr. C.V. Dikshith (Director, SEA KING Infrastructure Ltd., Chief technical Consultant)
Dr. G. R. More Patil (Dy. Municipal Commissioner)
Mr. M.R. Shah (Social Worker, Former Chief Engg.- MSW, BMC)

Marg-Darshaks

Mr. Surendra Hiranandani (Managing Director, Hiranandani Developers Ltd)
Mr. Sagne (Member Secretary, MJP, GoM)
Capt. Joe Lobo (Trustee, AGNI)
Mr. S.S.Bhagwat (OSD, MSW, BMC)
Shri. Ashok Misra. (Director, IITB).
Shri. Gurubux Motwani (Managing Director, Roofit Industries)
Dr. Anjan Ray (ICI)
Mr. Dilip Bhamavat
Ms. Indrani Malkani. (AGNI-N Ward)

Moderator: Mr. Janak Daftari (Coordinator, IIT Alumni, Proprietor, Netcom Strategix)

Prof. Shankar made a presentation of Soil BioTechnology, outlining the basic science behind the technology and its salient features.

An interesting discussion ensued where the feasibility of the technology was evaluted in the context of the present situation with regard to town waste and the Corporation. Important issues were raised and clarifications made.

Minutes of the proceedings - Download