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Mr. G. Sankar M.Tech.

Scientist G(Rtd.), Senior Consultant, Crustal Processes (CrP)

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Phone(Off) : 0471-2511624

Phone(Res) : 0471-2336403

Fax : 0471-2442280

Ongoing projects:

  • Landslide hazard zonation and mitigation of Kozhikode district, Kerala
  • Investigation of land disturbances in the form of debris flow, debris slides and piping occurring in the Kerala state (work undertaken for the Revenue department, Govt  of Kerala)
  • Disaster management Plan preparation for the State of Kerala – Phase 1 (Revenue Department)
  • Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Assessment for 5 Corporations and  One district of Kerala ( Revenue Department)
  • “Man-induced Land Modifications and its Impact on Fragile Environments: A Study in Thodupuzha taluk – Idukki district, Kerala”
  • Studies of the vulnerable railways cuttings between Kayamkulam and Ernakulam (Trivandrum Division, S.Railway)

Projects Completed:

  • Preparation of landslide hazard zonation map of Western Ghats, Kerala
  • Investigation of landslide/slope stability in the Western Ghats.
  • Environmental impact of multipurpose river valley projects on drainage systems.  A case study on the Periyar-Thodupuzha drainage systems
  • Mapping of coastal wetlands of Kerala using satellite images
  • Mapping of shoreline changes of Kerala using satellite images
  • Preparation of inland wetland maps of Kerala using satellite images
  • Preparation of micro level resource maps.
  • Preparation of Ground water prospects maps (Rajiv Gandhi Drinking Water Mission)
  • Ground water recharge plans for selected Panchayats
  • Geo-environmental inputs for the preparation of Forest management Plans for 14 forest Divisions