Velma's Curriculum Vitae

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VELMA I GROVER

Email: velmaigrover@yahoo.com

CITIZENSHIP Canadian

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 2005 – June 2008 Adjunct
DOFASCO School of Engineering and Public Policy
McMaster School of Engineering Practice, Engineering Faculty
McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada

July 2005 – June 2008 Adjunct Professor
York University, Toronto, Canada

Supervise major papers and thesis

Offer directed reading courses on Solid Waste Management

Jan 2006 – April 2006 Invited lectures, McMaster University
Development Theory and Administration (graduate level)

Lecture topics include

Environment, Development and Sustainability.

Development aid: tied or untied and its relation to poverty alleviation and gender equality.

Sep 2005 – Nov 2005 Invited lectures, McMaster University
Engineering and Public Policy course (graduate level)

Lecture topics include

Key Policy Sectors in Canada

Engineering and Public Policy

Policy Analysis and Evaluation

Public Policy and Ethics

June 2003 - present Project Manager, Water Virtual Learning Center
United Nations University, INWEH, Hamilton, ON

Nov 2002 - May 2003 United Nations University, INWEH, Hamilton, ON

April 2002 - Oct 2002 Trip Reduction Coordinator
Green Venture, Hamilton, ON

Worked on commuters challenge 2002 program - encouraging sustainable mode of transportation in organizations as well as for individuals.

Coordination of this program required getting commitment from organizations; liaison with Volunteer Coordinators of organizations; advertising the challenge; planning events; collecting, analyzing data and recognizing participants.

Encouraging transport demand management and permanent trip reduction.

Maintained Hamilton website on National Commuter Challenge website.

Evaluation of 2002 Challenge and Strategic planning for 2003 Challenge.

Prepared fact sheet on "environmentally friendly flooring"

Prepared "environmental purchasing policy" for Green Venture as well as home owners.

April 2002 - May 2002 Research Assistant
UNU/INWEH and Guelph University

Research on municipal infrastructure expenditure (water & wastewater) in Great Lakes region in Canada and US.

Nov 2001 - May 2002 Research Assistant
McMaster University

Planned the experiment and programming for emission trading options.

April 2001 - Nov 2001 Independent Researcher

Conducted research on (and published a few papers)

Climate change - scientific facts, impacts and policy issues.

Negotiations and mediation in environmental disputes.

Solid Waste Management various aspects.

Demand side solid waste management.

Sep 1999 - March 2001 International Centre for Sustainable Cities, Vancouver, B.C

Feb 2001 - March 2001 Greater Vancouver Regional District, (GVRD)
Solid Waste Demand Side Management for Waste Diversion

Research on innovative methods of Solid Waste Management all over the world.

Suggested new ways/improvements for waste diversion in GVRD.

Conducted cost analysis of suggested diversion methods.

Dec 2000 - Jan 2001 Feasibility Study for Composting in West Java

Involved in initial planning to carry out feasibility study for composting projects in West Java, a Global Environment Fund project, which is a part of large West Java Environment Improvement, World Bank Project.

Oct - December 2000 Composting in Sulawesi, Indonesia
Collaborative Environment Projects in Indonesia, CIDA funded

Did data analysis of raw survey data from animal market to design the compost plant.

Modified the windrow compost plant to suit the data size and regional environment.

April 2000 - March 2001 Technical advisor to SEALSWIP
South East Asian Local Solid Waste Improvement Project (SEALSWIP),
Funded by Canadian International Development Agency
Used the theme of solid waste management to introduce the concept of good governance, stakeholder and community participation.

Responsible for giving technical advise (on all aspects of solid waste management) to all the five project sites in Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines.

Developed a guideline on how to make regional master plan for solid waste management for all the project sites.

Developed a computer model for policy makers on how to plan for waste reduction and disposal options.

Designed and developed a website for the project, so that all the project sites could know about what is happening on the other site.

Sep 1999 - March 2000 Project Researcher for SEALSWIP
(sponsored by SDRI, University of British Columbia)

Able to balance pure research, applied/field research and capacity building.

Project Management for Udon Thani, Thailand.

Assisted the municipality in achieving their work plan schedule on public awareness and education on proper solid waste management, waste separation, better collection and disposal.

Facilitated stakeholder committee meetings and meetings of other sub committees and meetings with community - and prepared minutes of the meeting.

Developed an evaluation program for the above-mentioned programs, prepared baseline format to establish benchmark for the project and indicators to measure and monitor the progress of the project.

Assessed the technical and economic feasibility of a pilot project on integrated disposal of solid waste in the municipality of Udon Thanee, North East Thailand.

Assisted in planning of closure of existing landfill site and training for opening of new engineered landfill site.

Developed proposal for household hazardous waste to prevent it from going to landfill site.

Developed public education and awareness program on waste management like waste exchange programs, quiz and painting competitions for school kids etc.

Designed flyers to be distributed to the houses participating in waste separation programs and brochures for managing household hazardous waste and alternatives.

Oct 2000 - Dec 2000 Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology CREST Washington D.C.
Project Coordinator (NetAid Volunteer)

Selected the team of volunteers for managing databases, updating website and translation jobs.

Coordinated all the volunteers and interacted with CREST personnel.

Aug 1999 - Sep 1999 Visiting Scholar, Kalmar University, Sweden

Worked with Professor William Hogland on Solid Waste Management Projects - focussed on baling technique.

Visited various waste management plants in Sweden.

Produced an article on baling.

Nov 1998 - Aug 1999 Volunteer Work, Green Venture, Hamilton, ON, Canada

Wrote and edited "Community Green" newsletter.

Made public presentations on climate change issues with the 20% Club.

Updated and maintained Green Venture web page.

Using Microsoft Access developed a database for the 20% club volunteers contact list and also contact list of venues to arrange meetings.

Used Microsoft Word, Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Publisher, HTML and scanner to scan the pictures for 20% club presentation.

Oct 1995 - 2000 National Council of Development Communication (NCDC)

July 1996 - 2000 Joint Secretary, NCDC, India

Elected as Joint Secretary of NCDC. NCDC is a Non Governmental Organisation working towards the environmental education and in development and communication area in India.

Managed all the office activities and projects in Delhi.

Assisted in writing proposals, project reports, and annual report.

Negotiated with senior government officials, officials and representatives of international organisations and embassies.

Organized an International seminar on Solid Waste Management in New Delhi with over 150 participants from India and different parts of the world. Planned (selecting speakers and topics), managed, and raised and managed funds for the seminar. The seminar was sponsored by organizations like UNESCO, NORAD (Norwegian), Swedish Development Agency (SIDA), Ministry of Non Conventional Energy Sources, Central Pollution Control Board.

Wrote press releases and liaised with media.

Oct 1995 - July 1996 Liaison Officer, NCDC, India

Co-ordinated the activities of the council in Delhi.

Project management, office administration, staff-management and liaise with project partners and donors.

Gained effective communication skills through constant interaction with staff, head office, project partners and donors.

July 1996 - July 1998 Environmental Consultant

Analysed survey data for Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) sponsored project on Forest Products in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Analysed survey data for two projects sponsored by Overseas Development Assistance (UK) on "Wood users survey in four southern states of India" and "Medicinal plants and other non-timber forest products in Himachal Pradesh, India (aspects of their status, usage and trade)".

Administered the evaluation of the learning module on Solid Waste Management - developed and sponsored by UNESCO.

Nov 1995 - May 1996 Fellow, Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies

Took courses on Constitutional Law and Parliamentary Institutions and Procedures.

Attached to Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (two houses of parliament of India) and different committees of the house over eight months period.

Volunteer Work

July 2002 - June 2003 President, "Hamilton-McMaster Rotaract Club"

Oct 2001 - June 2002 On following Taskforces of Action 2020, Hamilton:

Energy Conservation

Waste Management

July 2001 - June 2002 Secretary, "Hamilton-McMaster Rotaract Club"

Volunteered with Rotary Clubs on activities for kids of disadvantaged families and other functions like auctions.

Organized Youth Session for the conference on Managing Shared Waters, June 2002

Organized a conference on "Youth, Leadership and Sustainable Development" May 2002

Sent wheel chairs, communication devices, books, and toys for disabled kids in Thailand.

Organized fundraisers.

Sep 1999 - Sep 2000 Community Work in Thailand

participated in English language camps teaching English to Thai school children

and Environmental volunteer training camps in Thailand.

Nov 1998 - August 1999 Community Activities, Hamilton, ON, Canada

Participated in Hamilton Air Quality Improvement Initiative Meetings.

Participated in VISION 2020 media promotions and annual day meetings.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

July 1996 - August 1999 Doctor of Philosophy in Environment Management
University of London, U.K. (Supervisor Dr Stuart McRae)

1996 Certificate Course, Environmental Law
Wye College, University of London, U.K.
Canadian Equivalency: Graduate level study

Graduated with distinction.

1994 - 1995 Master of Sciences, Environmental Management
Wye College, University of London, U.K.
Canadian Equivalency: Masters of Science degree

Took courses on Environmental Economics and Environmental Valuation.

1992 - 1994 Master of Sciences, Chemistry

Ranked second in my specialization, inorganic chemistry.

1989 - 1992 Honours Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Merit scholarship award winner for performance in B.Sc.

PUBLICATIONS

Books Edited/Written:

“Climate Change and Kyoto: Ten Years and Still Counting” (Inviting Abstracts)
Integrated Water Resource Management (Co-editing)
"Alternate Dispute Resolution: Natural Resources" (writing).
"Water Conflicts" (Editing chapters).
"Water: Global Common and Global Problems", published by Oxford & IBH Limited, India and Science Publishers, Inc., U.S.A., April 2006.
" Climate Change: Perspectives Five Years After Kyoto", Science Publishers Inc., USA, June 2004.
"Recovering Energy From Waste", Editors Grover et.al. published by Oxford & IBH Limited, India and Science Publishers, Inc., U.S.A., October 2002.
"Solid Waste Management", Editors Grover et.al. published by Oxford & IBH Limited, India and A. A. Balkema, The Netherlands, July 2000.
"Compendium Of Environmental Cases", Velma I Grover, D.C. Pandey, Ishwer Singh, published by National Council Of Development Communication, September 1996.

Chapters published in books:

“Acid Rain”, Encyclopedia of Environment And Society, Editor: Paul Robbins, Sage Publication (to be published in 2006)
“Basel Convention” , Encyclopedia of Environment And Society, Editor: Paul Robbins, Sage Publication (to be published in 2006)
“Polluter Pays Concept” , Encyclopedia of Environment And Society, Editor: Paul Robbins, Sage Publication (to be published in 2006)
“Pollution, Water”, Encyclopedia of Environment And Society, Editor: Paul Robbins, Sage Publication (to be published in 2006)
“Recycling” , Encyclopedia of Environment And Society, Editor: Paul Robbins, Sage Publication (to be published in 2006)
“Waste Incineration” , Encyclopedia of Environment And Society, Editor: Paul Robbins, Sage Publication (to be published in 2006)
“Waste, Solid” , Encyclopedia of Environment And Society, Editor: Paul Robbins, Sage Publication (to be published in 2006 )
“Introduction”, Water Policy – Conflicts and Cooperation (to be published in 2006 by Science Publishers, Inc., U.S.A.)
“Great Lakes and International Joint Commission”, Water Policy – Conflicts and Cooperation (to be published in 2006 by Science Publishers, Inc., U.S.A.), Velma I Grover and Haseen Khan
“Preface”, Water: Global Common and Global Problems by Science Publishers, Inc., U.S.A. , April 2006.
“General Overview”, Water: Global Common and Global Problems by Science Publishers, Inc., U.S.A. , April 2006.
“Water Governance and Water Economics”, Water: Global Common and Global Problems by Science Publishers, Inc., U.S.A. , April 2006.
“GAPs in the Dialogue of Governance: Conflicting Ideologies of Development in Turkey”, Andra Pool and Velma I Grover in Water: Global Common and Global Problems by Science Publishers, Inc., U.S.A. , April 2006.
“Introduction to the Human Rights section”, in Water: Global Common and Global Problems by Science Publishers, Inc., U.S.A. , April 2006.
“Preface”, “Climate Change: Five Years after Kyoto”, by Science Publishers, Inc., U.S.A. , June 2004
“Introduction”, “Climate Change: Five Years after Kyoto”, by Science Publishers, Inc., U.S.A., , June 2004
“Introduction”, “Recovering energy from waste”, Editors Grover et.al by Scientific Publishers Inc, USA and Oxford & IBH Limited, India, October 2002.
“Preface”, “Solid Waste Management”, Editors Grover et.al. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, India and A. A. Balkema, The Netherlands, 2000.
“The Enforcement Issues for Environmental Legislation in Developing Countries: A Case Study of India” co-authored with Dr. Pande “Solid Waste Management”, Editors Grover et.al. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, India and A. A. Balkema, The Netherlands, 2000.
“Introduction to Waste Management in Asia”, “Solid Waste Management”, Editors Grover et.al. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, India and A. A. Balkema, The Netherlands, 2000.
“The Introduction to waste management in Europe”, “Solid Waste Management”, Editors Grover et.al. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, India and A. A. Balkema, The Netherlands, 2000.
“Conclusion”, “Solid Waste Management”, Editors Grover et.al. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, India and A. A. Balkema, The Netherlands, 2000.

Published Articles:

1. “Integrated water resources management – and the water virtual learning center”, proceedings of Seventh Gulf Water Conference, November 2005 Kuwait. Velma I Grover, Colin Mayfield and Ralph Daley.
“Assessment of Global Water-Sector Capacity Needs”, proceedings of Water and Ecosystems: Water Resources Management in Diverse Ecosystems and Providing for Human Needs, Paul Plotz, Velma I Grover and Colin Mayfield
“Integrated water resources management – its development and water virtual learning center”, proceedings of MTERM International Conference, June 2005 AIT, Thailand. Velma I Grover, Colin Mayfield, Ralph Daley, M.S. Babel, Kifle Khasai, and Patrick Ofori-Danson
“Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation for All – A G20-Led Initiative”, Background Discussion Paper For The G20 Water Policy Workshop Alexandria, Egypt, December, 2004 by Ralph J. Daley, Zafar Adeel, Colin I. Mayfield, Caroline King and Velma I. Grover
“The United Nations water virtual learning centre: a flexible distance learning programme for integrated water resource management”, Colin I. Mayfield, Velma I Grover and Ralph J. Daley, Global Environmental Change Part A 13(4) (2003) 313-318
“The United Nations Water Virtual Learning Centre: A Flexible Distance Learning Programme For Integrated Water Resource Management”, proceedings of Sixth Water Information Summit, Delft, Sep 8-12 2003, C Mayfield, V Grover, R Daley and M Dengo
“Dispute Resolution: A case study of World Trade Organization”, Journal of Social Sciences, April 2003 (Vol. 7 No 2)
“Solid Waste Management: A case study of Harare, Zimbabwe” Warmer Bulletin, (Journal for Sustainable waste management) U.K. July 2003 D S Tevera, Mhosisi Masocha and Velma I Grover
“Solid Waste Management & Recycling in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe”, Warmer Bulletin, (Journal for Sustainable waste management) U.K. May 2003 Velma I Grover and Mhosisi Masocha
“Public participation in solid waste management - a Thai Experience”, in proceedings of “Solid Waste Collection that benefits the Urban Poor” - an international workshop held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania , 9-14 March 2003
“Solid Waste Management and Health” in proceedings of “Solid Waste Collection that benefits the Urban Poor” - an international workshop held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania , 9-14 March 2003
“China's Environmental Impact, Opportunities for International Cooperation”, Wastes Management (Chartered Institute of Waste Management Journal), October 2002.
“International Influences In Formation of Domestic Emissions Trading Policy: The Case of Ontario” Velma Grover And Andrew Muller Dissolving Boundaries? Canada in a Globalizing World Colloquium Boundaries: Geographies, Congress of The Social Sciences And Humanities University of Toronto, May 28, 2002.
“Waste management in China” Warmer Bulletin, (Journal for Sustainable waste management) U.K. (Number 83), March 2002.
“Globalization and Environmental Indicators” Warmer Bulletin, (Journal for Sustainable waste management) U.K. (Number 82), January 2002.
“The current status and future outlook for Waste management in Thailand”, Warmer Bulletin, (Journal for Sustainable waste management) U.K. (Number 81), November 2001 Velma I Grover and Dr. Somptip Dantheravanich.
“Environmental Indicators: An overview”, ISWA Times, Denmark, Issue 3, 2001.
“Sustainable And Clean Technologies For Transportation For Cities In Transition Economies” in proceedings of NATO ARW "From Transitional Economy to Sustainable Development” October 2001 Velma I Grover and Vaneeta Kaur Grover.
“Solid Waste Management for Cities in Transition Economies” in proceedings of NATO ARW "From Transitional Economy to Sustainable Development” October 2001 Velma I Grover and Vaneeta Kaur Grover.
“Public participation in Solid Waste Management: A Thai experience”, Warmer Bulletin, (Journal for Sustainable waste management) U.K. September 2001 (Number 80) Velma I Grover, Vaneeta Kaur Grover and Pannomad Sitakun.
“Baling Storage Methods: Past, Present and Swedish Experiences”, 6th Polish-Danish Workshop on BIOMASS FOR ENERGY, Starbienino, Poland, December 2-5, 1999. Proceedings, pp 55-60. Grover V, Hogland, W., and Marques, M.
“India: Energy Facts”, Sustainable Energy, UK, 1997.
“India's response to Earth Summit”, ECODECISION, Canada, Spring 1997.
“The recycling and management of household waste in India”, IWM Proceedings, UK, March 1997.
“The Waste Management Practices in India”, ISWA Times, Issue 3, Denmark, 1996, Dr B.K. Guha (IIT Delhi) and Velma I Grover.

Reports for Postgraduate Level Courses:

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: A Case Study of General Agreement of Tariffs and Trade and World Trade Organization. (Masters thesis).

Impact of Pulp and Paper Industry - A Broad Perspective.

Health Communication: Behaviour of Rural Women.

The Environmental Movement - Constitutional Provisions and Legislative March: Case study Hazardous Waste.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights.

Public Interest Litigation.

Critical Analysis of Labour Welfare and Effective Arbitration Procedure in Industrial Dispute.

RECENT CONFERENCE LECTURES AND INVITED TALKS

Invited as a panelist in the panel, “Water and Transboundary Issues”, presented “Transboundary Water: An Overview”, at “International Aspects of Water Law” A Dialogue”, March 31st, Ottawa.

“Water System Operation - Management and Policy Issues”, at Clean and Safe Drinking Water Workshop:Water System Operation and Maintenance: Management to Operation,March 21st, 22nd & 23rd, 2006Gander, Newfoundland.

“Capacity Building in Water Sector: Water Virtual Learning Center” at “Linking Watersheds”, Fredericton, New Brunswick, February 26th to March 1st.

"Good Governance and Public Participation: Solid Waste Management in Udon Thanee, Thailand" at Samosa Series, York University, November 1st 2005.

Invited by the Royal Society of Canada and McMaster University to participate in a workshop on “Transboundary Issues in Water Governance”, Nov 2005.

Invited to attend "Water Governance Workshop" by "Universities Partnership for Transboundary Waters" held at Asian Institute of Technology Bangkok, June 2005.

"Integrated water resources management – its development and water virtual learning center", proceedings of MTERM International Conference, June 2005 AIT, Thailand. Velma I Grover, Colin Mayfield, Ralph Daley, M.S. Babel, Kifle Khasai, and Patrick Ofori-Danson.

Invited as Key note speaker for Earth Day celebrations, “Water: A Drop of Life”, April 2005, Hamilton, ON.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Northern Territories University, Australia - Masters in Comparative Law

National Institute of Human Resources and Development - Human Resources Development (three years diploma in business management)

Indian Institute of Rural Development - Rural Development and Management, two years diploma on rural planning and management

Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment - two years diploma on environmental issues, science and international laws.
Graduated with Distinction, was awarded "International Environmental Encyclopaedia".

Indian Parliament - Appreciation course in Parliamentary Processes and Procedures (one week)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Participated in State of The World Forum, San Francisco, United States of America, one week, October, 1998.

Participated in Borders, Boundaries and Frontiers, organized by SPIRIT and Aalborg University, Denmark, one week, August, 1997.

Participated in International Leadership Program, organized by UN University, Leadership Academy in Amman, Jordan, one month, June, 1997.

Participated in Training in Sustainable Development, organized by Banaras Hindu University and NCDC in Banaras, India, two weeks, April, 1995.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member Chartered Institution of Water, Environmental Management, UK

Member Chartered Institution of Waste Management, UK

Member Institute of Public Administration, Canada

Member International Institute for Strategic Studies, UK

Member Canadian Water Resources Association, Canada

Member National Council of Development Communication, India

VOLUNTEER

Member Board of Governors of Green Venture, Environmental NGO, Canada

Organized youth session for “Managing Shared Water” conference in Hamilton, ON, April 2002

President, Hamilton McMaster Rotaract Club, July 2002 – June 2003

Organized a conference on “Youth, Environment and Sustainability”, May 2002, for Rotaract in Hamilton, ON (recognized as “Ambassador” of the city for organizing this conference)

Organized a fund raiser for buying wheelchairs, communication devices and books for disabled kids, Nov 2001.

Volunteered to proof read for project documents received for Mosaic, an initiative of the United Nations Association in Canada's (UNA-Canada) Youth Agenda 2002 team.

Participated in Hamilton Air Quality Improvement Initiative Meetings.

Participated in Hamilton VISION 2020 media promotions and annual day meetings.

Was invited to join a group of experts on how to “manage hazardous waste” to advice Central Pollution Control Board of India, 1997.

	Supervise major papers and thesis
	Offer directed reading courses on Solid Waste Management

	Worked on commuters challenge 2002 program - encouraging sustainable mode of transportation in organizations as well as for individuals.
	Coordination of this program required getting commitment from organizations; liaison with Volunteer Coordinators of organizations; advertising the challenge; planning events; collecting, analyzing data and recognizing participants.
	Encouraging transport demand management and permanent trip reduction.
	Maintained Hamilton website on National Commuter Challenge website.
	Evaluation of 2002 Challenge and Strategic planning for 2003 Challenge.
	Prepared fact sheet on "environmentally friendly flooring"
	Prepared "environmental purchasing policy" for Green Venture as well as home owners.

Sep 1999 - March 2001	International Centre for Sustainable Cities, Vancouver, B.C
Feb 2001 - March 2001	Greater Vancouver Regional District, (GVRD) Solid Waste Demand Side Management for Waste Diversion

	Research on innovative methods of Solid Waste Management all over the world.
	Suggested new ways/improvements for waste diversion in GVRD.
	Conducted cost analysis of suggested diversion methods.

	Did data analysis of raw survey data from animal market to design the compost plant.
	Modified the windrow compost plant to suit the data size and regional environment.

	Responsible for giving technical advise (on all aspects of solid waste management) to all the five project sites in Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines.
	Developed a guideline on how to make regional master plan for solid waste management for all the project sites.
	Developed a computer model for policy makers on how to plan for waste reduction and disposal options.
	Designed and developed a website for the project, so that all the project sites could know about what is happening on the other site.

	Able to balance pure research, applied/field research and capacity building.
	Project Management for Udon Thani, Thailand.
	Assisted the municipality in achieving their work plan schedule on public awareness and education on proper solid waste management, waste separation, better collection and disposal.
	Facilitated stakeholder committee meetings and meetings of other sub committees and meetings with community - and prepared minutes of the meeting.
	Developed an evaluation program for the above-mentioned programs, prepared baseline format to establish benchmark for the project and indicators to measure and monitor the progress of the project.
	Assessed the technical and economic feasibility of a pilot project on integrated disposal of solid waste in the municipality of Udon Thanee, North East Thailand.
	Assisted in planning of closure of existing landfill site and training for opening of new engineered landfill site.
	Developed proposal for household hazardous waste to prevent it from going to landfill site.
	Developed public education and awareness program on waste management like waste exchange programs, quiz and painting competitions for school kids etc.
	Designed flyers to be distributed to the houses participating in waste separation programs and brochures for managing household hazardous waste and alternatives.

	Selected the team of volunteers for managing databases, updating website and translation jobs.
	Coordinated all the volunteers and interacted with CREST personnel.

	Worked with Professor William Hogland on Solid Waste Management Projects - focussed on baling technique.
	Visited various waste management plants in Sweden.
	Produced an article on baling.

	Wrote and edited "Community Green" newsletter.
	Made public presentations on climate change issues with the 20% Club.
	Updated and maintained Green Venture web page.
	Using Microsoft Access developed a database for the 20% club volunteers contact list and also contact list of venues to arrange meetings.
	Used Microsoft Word, Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Publisher, HTML and scanner to scan the pictures for 20% club presentation.

	Elected as Joint Secretary of NCDC. NCDC is a Non Governmental Organisation working towards the environmental education and in development and communication area in India.
	Managed all the office activities and projects in Delhi.
	Assisted in writing proposals, project reports, and annual report.
	Negotiated with senior government officials, officials and representatives of international organisations and embassies.
	Organized an International seminar on Solid Waste Management in New Delhi with over 150 participants from India and different parts of the world. Planned (selecting speakers and topics), managed, and raised and managed funds for the seminar. The seminar was sponsored by organizations like UNESCO, NORAD (Norwegian), Swedish Development Agency (SIDA), Ministry of Non Conventional Energy Sources, Central Pollution Control Board.
	Wrote press releases and liaised with media.

	Co-ordinated the activities of the council in Delhi.
	Project management, office administration, staff-management and liaise with project partners and donors.
	Gained effective communication skills through constant interaction with staff, head office, project partners and donors.

	Analysed survey data for Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) sponsored project on Forest Products in Madhya Pradesh, India.
	Analysed survey data for two projects sponsored by Overseas Development Assistance (UK) on "Wood users survey in four southern states of India" and "Medicinal plants and other non-timber forest products in Himachal Pradesh, India (aspects of their status, usage and trade)".
	Administered the evaluation of the learning module on Solid Waste Management - developed and sponsored by UNESCO.

	Took courses on Constitutional Law and Parliamentary Institutions and Procedures.
	Attached to Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (two houses of parliament of India) and different committees of the house over eight months period.

	Volunteered with Rotary Clubs on activities for kids of disadvantaged families and other functions like auctions.
	Organized Youth Session for the conference on Managing Shared Waters, June 2002
	Organized a conference on "Youth, Leadership and Sustainable Development" May 2002
	Sent wheel chairs, communication devices, books, and toys for disabled kids in Thailand.
	Organized fundraisers.

	participated in English language camps teaching English to Thai school children
	and Environmental volunteer training camps in Thailand.

	Participated in Hamilton Air Quality Improvement Initiative Meetings.
	Participated in VISION 2020 media promotions and annual day meetings.

	Invited as a panelist in the panel, “Water and Transboundary Issues”, presented “Transboundary Water: An Overview”, at “International Aspects of Water Law” A Dialogue”, March 31st, Ottawa.
	“Water System Operation - Management and Policy Issues”, at Clean and Safe Drinking Water Workshop:Water System Operation and Maintenance: Management to Operation,March 21st, 22nd & 23rd, 2006Gander, Newfoundland.
	“Capacity Building in Water Sector: Water Virtual Learning Center” at “Linking Watersheds”, Fredericton, New Brunswick, February 26th to March 1st.
	"Good Governance and Public Participation: Solid Waste Management in Udon Thanee, Thailand" at Samosa Series, York University, November 1st 2005.
	Invited by the Royal Society of Canada and McMaster University to participate in a workshop on “Transboundary Issues in Water Governance”, Nov 2005.
	Invited to attend "Water Governance Workshop" by "Universities Partnership for Transboundary Waters" held at Asian Institute of Technology Bangkok, June 2005.
	"Integrated water resources management – its development and water virtual learning center", proceedings of MTERM International Conference, June 2005 AIT, Thailand. Velma I Grover, Colin Mayfield, Ralph Daley, M.S. Babel, Kifle Khasai, and Patrick Ofori-Danson.
	Invited as Key note speaker for Earth Day celebrations, “Water: A Drop of Life”, April 2005, Hamilton, ON.

	Northern Territories University, Australia - Masters in Comparative Law
	National Institute of Human Resources and Development - Human Resources Development (three years diploma in business management)
	Indian Institute of Rural Development - Rural Development and Management, two years diploma on rural planning and management
	Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment - two years diploma on environmental issues, science and international laws. Graduated with Distinction, was awarded "International Environmental Encyclopaedia".
	Indian Parliament - Appreciation course in Parliamentary Processes and Procedures (one week)

	Participated in State of The World Forum, San Francisco, United States of America, one week, October, 1998.
	Participated in Borders, Boundaries and Frontiers, organized by SPIRIT and Aalborg University, Denmark, one week, August, 1997.
	Participated in International Leadership Program, organized by UN University, Leadership Academy in Amman, Jordan, one month, June, 1997.
	Participated in Training in Sustainable Development, organized by Banaras Hindu University and NCDC in Banaras, India, two weeks, April, 1995.

	Member Chartered Institution of Water, Environmental Management, UK
	Member Chartered Institution of Waste Management, UK
	Member Institute of Public Administration, Canada
	Member International Institute for Strategic Studies, UK
	Member Canadian Water Resources Association, Canada
	Member National Council of Development Communication, India

	Member Board of Governors of Green Venture, Environmental NGO, Canada
	Organized youth session for “Managing Shared Water” conference in Hamilton, ON, April 2002
	President, Hamilton McMaster Rotaract Club, July 2002 – June 2003
	Organized a conference on “Youth, Environment and Sustainability”, May 2002, for Rotaract in Hamilton, ON (recognized as “Ambassador” of the city for organizing this conference)
	Organized a fund raiser for buying wheelchairs, communication devices and books for disabled kids, Nov 2001.
	Volunteered to proof read for project documents received for Mosaic, an initiative of the United Nations Association in Canada's (UNA-Canada) Youth Agenda 2002 team.
	Participated in Hamilton Air Quality Improvement Initiative Meetings.
	Participated in Hamilton VISION 2020 media promotions and annual day meetings.
	Was invited to join a group of experts on how to “manage hazardous waste” to advice Central Pollution Control Board of India, 1997.