International Workshop on Dams and Levees
Celebrating 60 years of the Journal of Engineering Geology (JoEG) 12th & 13th December 2026 · Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
1966
The year of the inaugural issue of JOEG
60
Years of JoEG
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IAEG Dams & Levees
The Indian Society of Engineering Geology (ISEG), the Indian National Group of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG), was established on 15th October 1965. ISEG, through its global linkages, actively contributes to international cooperation and professional development in the field of Engineering Geology.
To mark the 60th year of publication of the Journal of Engineering Geology, ISEG in association with IAEG Commission 43 is jointly organising this International Workshop on Dams and Levees. The Dam and Levees Commission-43 (DLC) of the IAEG was set up in October 2025, under the presidentship of Dr. Visty Dalal from the United States of America, with representatives across the globe. Dr. V.K. Sharma, Former Deputy Director General, GSI, is the Indian representative of the Commission.
The Commission aims to advance best practices in dam and levee engineering while fostering global collaboration among engineering geologists. Its mission is to strengthen professional knowledge and public safety by building a cross-institutional and cross-disciplinary network connecting geologists, geotechnical engineers, academics, and practitioners across government, private, and professional societies.
The International Workshop on Dams and Levees will address the feasibility, construction, and post-construction challenges of dam projects across diverse geological terrains.
Event Details
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Event Brochure
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Workshop Themes
Dam construction challenges in different geological environments
Geo-hazard risks and mitigation strategies (focus on dams and levees)
Monitoring and long-term safety management
Emergency Action Plan for dams
Geo-education on engineering geosciences, technical writing and editing of engineering geology reports
Call for Extended Abstracts
We invite Extended Abstracts for presentation and inclusion in the Abstract Volume.
Presentation and Publication
A selection of 10–15 abstracts will be considered for oral presentation, while another 10–15 abstracts will be selected for poster presentation.
The final mode of presentation will be decided by the Organising Committee and the decision shall be final and binding.
All accepted abstracts will be published in the Abstract Volume to be released on the occasion.
We look forward to receiving insightful contributions from researchers, dam design professionals, academicians, civil, hydraulic engineers, disaster managers, policy makers, practitioners, and young geoscientists working in the field of engineering geology and allied disciplines.
Last Date for Submission
30 September 2026
Word Limit
Maximum 500 words
Font
Times New Roman
Submission Email
info@isegindia.org
60 Years of the Journal of Engineering Geology
The ISEG's flagship journal, "Journal of Engineering Geology," was launched in 1966 and has since been published regularly. The bi-annual journal remains India's only publication exclusively dedicated to engineering geology. To date, 58 issues have been released, with the intent to continue publishing more informative articles meeting the requirements of a changing field of investigation.
The JoEG now carries a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) on its articles and is visible across the years of its publication on the ISEG website. The celebration paves the way for JoEG to continue its journey toward its Platinum year in 2042.
1966
First Issue
58
Issues to Date
2042
Platinum Year
1966
First Issue Published
2026
60th Year Celebration
2042
Platinum Year
The commemoration of 60 years of the Journal, as a sequel to 60 years of the Society in 2025, forms an integral part of this event. The celebration will feature a "Commemorative Special Issue" — an assorted collection of articles from stalwarts in the field of Engineering Geology.
The Venue
Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Center
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
The International Workshop on Dams and Levees shall be held at the Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Center, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, a leading convention venue in Central India. The workshop will be conducted in hybrid mode, enabling participation both in-person and online.
View on Google MapsField Excursion
The event will be dovetailed with a Field Excursion on 13th December 2026 to the 1000 MW Indira Sagar Power Station, 520 MW Omkareshwar Power Station, and 600 MW Floating Solar Project in Central India.
1000 MW Indira Sagar Power Station, Khandwa District, Madhya Pradesh
The Indira Sagar Project is a multipurpose river valley project on the Narmada River near Punasa in Khandwa District, Madhya Pradesh. The foundation stone was laid on 23 October 1984 by Indira Gandhi. Owned and operated by NHDC Ltd., the project comprises a 653 m long and 92 m high dam and a powerhouse equipped with eight 125 MW Francis turbines, giving an installed capacity of 1000 MW. Water is conveyed through 8 m diameter penstocks to generate a design energy of 1,423 MU annually. The project also provides irrigation benefits to about 1.23 lakh hectares of agricultural land. The dam features 12 main and 8 alternate spillway blocks fitted with 20 radial gates (20 m × 17 m), while the powerhouse discharges through an 850 m long tailrace channel. Completed at a cost of ₹4,355.57 crore, the project is one of the largest multipurpose developments in the Narmada basin.
520 MW Omkareshwar Power Station & 600 MW Floating Solar Project, Madhya Pradesh
The Omkareshwar Project, located on the Narmada River downstream of the Indira Sagar Project in Madhya Pradesh, comprises a 520 MW (8 × 65 MW) hydropower station and an 88 MW floating solar project. Commissioned in November 2007, the project was completed in 43 months, five months ahead of schedule, and is designed to generate 1,167 million units of electricity annually. The project features a 949 m long, 53 m high concrete gravity dam and a 570 m long ogee spillway with 23 radial gates. The reservoir also forms part of the 600 MW Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park, one of the world's largest floating solar developments. The total project cost was ₹12,224.73 crore.
Organising Bodies
Indian Society of Engineering Geology (ISEG)
The Indian National Group of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG), established 15th October 1965.
IAEG Commission-43 — Dams and Levees Commission (DLC)
Set up in October 2025 under the presidentship of Dr. Visty Dalal (USA). Dr. V.K. Sharma, Former Deputy Director General, GSI, is the Indian representative of the Commission.
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