Varanasi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will develop and suggest advanced technologies to safeguard the rivers of Purvanchal. An international conference on “River Health: Assessment for Restoration” will begin at IIT-BHU on October 30, focusing on the conservation of more than 30 small rivers in eastern Uttar Pradesh. This will be the fourth edition of the conference.

For three days, scientists, researchers and policymakers will discuss ways to preserve the region’s rivers using advanced technologies such as 3D modeling and UAV-based systems. The discussions will cover wastewater treatment, data collection and monitoring through advanced tools, groundwater management for river rejuvenation, decision support systems, and challenges in monitoring

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