{"id":27911,"date":"2024-03-26T14:50:52","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T14:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ngeotechs.org\/?p=27911"},"modified":"2025-12-22T07:43:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T07:43:38","slug":"indo-nepal-webinar-series-for-geotechnical-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ngeotechs.org\/?p=27911","title":{"rendered":"Indo-Nepal Webinar Series for Geotechnical Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) and Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS) are delighted to announce the kickoff of the &#8220;Indo-Nepal Webinar Series for Geotechnical Excellence,&#8221; an initiative following the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by both societies. This series marks the beginning of a collaborative journey aimed at strengthening ties and sharing knowledge between the geotechnical communities of India and Nepal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme of the Webinar:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hydro Tunnelling in the Himalayas<\/p>\n<p><strong>Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase awareness and understanding of geotechnical engineering issues at an international level.<\/li>\n<li>Enhance networking opportunities for geotechnical professionals and researchers.<\/li>\n<li>Identify potential areas for collaboration and future joint endeavours.<\/li>\n<li>Dissemination of valuable knowledge and expertise to support the advancement of geotechnical engineering practices.<\/li>\n<li>Work as per the concept of the MOU signed between IGS and NGS in IGC 2023, Roorkee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Speakers and Topics:<\/strong><br \/>\nMr. Arvind Kumar Mishra (India)<br \/>\nTopic: Analysis of highly fragile deep slopes and dam abutments in the Himalayas<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Gyanendra Lal Shrestha (Nepal)<br \/>\nTopic: Tunnelling in the Nepal Himalayas and associated challenges<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 6 April 2024<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 6:30 PM (India Time); 6:45 PM (Nepal Time)<br \/>\n<strong>Mode:<\/strong> Online\/Zoom<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration Link:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_RYXQv0eaTfqAkD6u9NArCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/&#8230;\/reg&#8230;\/WN_RYXQv0eaTfqAkD6u9NArCg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Zoom ID and credentials will be sent to email after the registration.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to your active participation in this enriching experience, as we take this first step towards a long and fruitful partnership between the IGS and NGS, aimed at achieving geotechnical excellence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) and Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS) are delighted to announce the kickoff of the &#8220;Indo-Nepal Webinar Series for Geotechnical Excellence,&#8221; an initiative following the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by both societies. 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