Research Projects

The effects of global climate change and human activities on changes in water quality and quantity through time and space have recently gotten increased attention. The quality of both surface and groundwater is determined by the soil type in which it is found. It is self-evident that soil qualities differ from one area to the next. Many parts of the world, as well as India, have had their water quality tested. However, it has been discovered in the literature that no such work has been done. People in the north east, on the other hand, are more likely to contract cancer and other water-borne disorders. Another issue that can be noticed in several highland areas of the north-east is fluorosis. As a whole it can be concluded that it is very much essential to go for an insight knowledge about the water availability along with its quality. The residents of the North-East will benefit from a comprehensive research that includes both hydrology and water quality. The Barak River basin, which is close to NIT Silchar, is used as a case study. The Barak River basin drains almost 42,000 square kilometres and is divided into four districts: Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Assam. The majority of this area is covered with forest, and the people that live here follow their ancient ways. There is a large variety of flora and animals in this basin, as well as numerous ethnic groupings. The proposed research is primarily divided into two phases. The quantity and quality of drinking water will be analyzed and mapped in the first phase, and household filtration techniques will be provided on an as-is where basis in the second phase. In order to adapt to updated technology, modern technology like remote sensing, GIS, and satellite data will be used alongside traditional indigenous technology for water treatment.