Environmental and Water Resources Engineering DivisionDepartment of Civil Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology MadrasChennai 600036. lndia.

Dr. S. Mohan, M.E., Ph.D., FNAEProfessor

01.06.2008

Greetings from Indian Insti fute of Technology Madras. I am very happy to write about our

association with Shri. Kirtfr i Prakash Agrawal, Chief General Manager (Geology), Neyveli

Lignite Corporation (NLC) Limited. l lT Madras has been involved in many ground water and

surface water studies for NLC Limited since 1975. We have carried out fol lowing projects in

association with Shri. K. P. Algrawal for which he was the main coordinator from the NLC side.

1. Mohan. S. and Agrarr{rua|. K.P (2003) "Development of Optimal Pumping Plans for Ground

Water Pressure Contfol for Exist ing and further Mines at Neyveli".

2. Mohan. S. and Agravfal. K.P (2004) "Development of Optimal Pumping Plans for Ground

Water Pressure Conlrol for Exist ing and further Mines at Neyveli and a Comprehensive

Regional Ground Wafer Simulation Modelfor Neyveli Basin".

3. Mohan. S. and Agrpwal. K.P (2004) "Development of Ground Water Management

System Model to study the Variations in Water Quality and Water Quantity of the

Different aquifer syslems in Neyveli Basin and for prognostic Scenario Planning".

4. Mohan. S, Agrawal. K.P and Boominathan. A (2006) et al, "Study on enhancement of

recharge potential in the recharge area of the Neyveli deep seated aquifers".

We really appreciate Shri. Agrawal's insight into streamlining the implementation of Mine

planning and the study of i ts impact on ground water, surface water and environment. l t is

really helpful to have someone who had experience with similar modeling experience,

especial ly the Geological anfl Hydrological Modeling, who had executed many previous projects

in a similar research projecls. We were lucky enough to have advice and directions from such

an eminent person who hag been not only excellent in subject knowledge but also as a good

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humane who has been ava

We also appreciate his ad

knowledge not only on geo

his earl ier experiences with

sense of humor.

appreciate all of his efforts

to know that we can count

thank him very much for

above projects.

e always ready with smiling face to work, even after office hours.

and assistance and being part of the team, in completing the

above projects, and the Its of the findings from these projects were the main points that

have addressed the major ronmental issues in further planning of NLC Mines and helpful in

getting the clearance for

Government of India.

the mine projects from Ministry of Environment and Forest,

It is worthwhile to mention

trip events for the above

opportunities that cannot

the field trips are wonderful experience for all of us. Many field

create everlasting memories for us and provide hands-on

e taught anywhere. Without his help, many field trips for the

projects, would not have wonderful learning experience. We particularly appreciate his

but also on other areas l ike agriculture, social well-being, and

trips are very useful for us, and we remember him for his great

Warmest thanks for all of

project team. I know how

is hard work and outstanding contribution as a member of the

much time and energy these projects demanded and I deeply

make all the above projects, a great success. As always, it's great

him to go the extra miles in his new assignment. We once again

is active involvement and guidance throughout the execution of

With Best Wlshes

Sincerely Yours

aL- : \ ,(Dr. s. Mohan) o r f o6 I

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