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Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Science Communication

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Employment (10)

Centre for Hydrological Sciences and Communication: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN

2022-02-01 to present | Director
Employment
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Pradeep Naik

Centre for History of Science and Communication: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN

2022-02-01 to present | Director
Employment
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Pradeep Naik

Ministry of Jal Shakti Department of Water Resources River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation: Raipur, Chhattisgarh, IN

2021-07-02 to 2022-01-31 | Regional Director (Central Ground Water Board, North Central Chhattisgarh Region)
Employment
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Pradeep Naik

Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India: Raipur, Chhattisgarh, IN

2016-07-07 to 2021-07-02 | Superintending Scientist (Hydrogeologist) and Faculty Member (Rajiv Gandhi National Ground Water Training & Research Institute, Central Ground Water Board)
Employment
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Pradeep Naik

Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Govt. of India: Chandigarh, Chandigarh, IN

2013-10-01 to 2016-07-06 | Superintending Scientist (Hydrogeologist) (Central Ground Water Board, North Western Region)
Employment
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Pradeep Naik

Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, Kingdom of Bahrain: Budaiya, Kingdom of Bahrain, BH

2007-11-03 to 2013-09-30 | Advisor (Water Resources) (Agricultural Engineering and Water Resources)
Employment
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Pradeep Naik

Ministry of Water Resources, Govt. of India: Nagpur, Maharashtra, IN

1998-01-01 to 2007-11-02 | Scientist D (Senior Hydrogeologist) (Central Ground Water Board, Central Region)
Employment
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Pradeep Naik

Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology (now under Oregon Health and Science University): Beaverton, Portland, OR, US

1998-09-15 to 2001-09-21 | Research Associate (Hydrodynamic Processes and Ecosystem Laboratory, Environmental Science and Engineering)
Employment
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Pradeep Naik

Ministry of Water Resources, Govt. of India: Nagpur, Maharashtra, IN

1993-01-01 to 1997-12-31 | Scientist C (Senior Hydrogeologist) (Central Ground Water Board, Central Region, Nagpur)
Employment
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Pradeep Naik

Ministry of Water Resources, Govt. of India: Nagpur, Maharashtra, IN

1987-03-23 to 1992-12-31 | Scientist B (Junior Hydrogeologist) (Central Ground Water Board, Central Region, Nagpur)
Employment
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Pradeep Naik

Education and qualifications (7)

University of South Africa: Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA

B.Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Education
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Pradeep Naik

University of California, San Diego: San Diego, US

Certificate (Science Communication)
Education
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Pradeep Naik

Sambalpur University: Sambalpur, Orissa, IN

B.Sc. (Hons.) (Distn.) (Government College, Sungargarh)
Education
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Pradeep Naik

Sambalpur University: Sambalpur, Orissa, IN

I.Sc. (Government College, Sundargarh)
Education
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Pradeep Naik

Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology (now under Oregon Health and Science University): Beaverton, Portland, Oregon, US

M.S. (Environmental Science and Engineering)
Education
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Pradeep Naik

Indian Institute of Technology: Roorkee, Uttarakhand, IN

M.Sc. (Applied Geology) (Earth Sciences)
Education
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Pradeep Naik

Indian Institute of Technology: Roorkee, Uttar Pradesh, IN

1995 | Ph.D. (Hydrogeology / Ground Water) (Earth Sciences)
Education
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Pradeep Naik

Professional activities (21)

National Groundwater Association: Westerville, Ohio, US

2020 to present
Membership
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Pradeep Naik

International Association for Promoting Geoethics : Rome, Rome, IT

2017 to present | Member
Membership
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Pradeep Naik

The Water Network: Zurich , CH

2012 to present
Membership
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Pradeep Naik

Indian Association of Soil and Water Conservationists : Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN

2009 to present | Member
Service
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Pradeep Naik

Water Science and Technology Association : Manama, Bahrain, BH

2008 to present | Member
Service
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Pradeep Naik

Odisha Bigyan (Science) Academy : Bhubaneswar, Orissa, IN

2006 to present | Member
Service
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Pradeep Naik

Maharashtra Academy of Science: Nagpur, Maharashtra, IN

2001 to present | Fellow
Service
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Pradeep Naik

Institution of Engineers (India): Kolkata, West Bengal, IN

2001 to present | Fellow
Service
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Pradeep Naik

International Association of Hydrological Sciences : Des Moines, IA, US

2000 to present | Member
Service
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Pradeep Naik

International Association of Hydrogeologists: Reading, Reading, GB

2000 to present | Member
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Pradeep Naik

Geological Society of America: CO, CO, US

2000 to present | Member
Service
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Pradeep Naik

American Geophysical Union: Washington, DC, US

2000 to present | Member
Membership
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Pradeep Naik

Gondwana Geological Society : NAGPUR, Maharashtra, IN

1995 to present | Fellow
Service
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Pradeep Naik

Indian Science Congress Association: Kolkata, West Bengal, IN

1990 to present | Member
Service
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Pradeep Naik

Association of Hydrologists of India : Visakhapatnam, IN

1990 to present | Member
Service
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Pradeep Naik

Indian Water Resources Society : Roorkee, Uttakhand, IN

1987 to present | Fellow
Service
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Pradeep Naik

Indian Association of Hydrologists : Roorkee, Uttarakhand, IN

1987 to present | Fellow
Service
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Pradeep Naik

Water Environment Federation: Alexandria, VA, US

2009 to 2014 | Member
Membership
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Pradeep Naik

Saudi Arabian Water Environment Association: Riyad, SA

2009 to 2014 | Member
Service
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Pradeep Naik

Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, Kingdom of Bahrain: Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, BH

2007-11-03 to 2013-09-30 | Advisor (Water Resources) (Agricultural Engineering and Water Resources)
Invited position
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Pradeep Naik

Geological Society of India: Bangalore, Karnataka, IN

2001 to 2005 | Fellow
Service
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Pradeep Naik

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Geochemical characterization of groundwater and source apportionment of potential pollutants in a tribal stretch infected with chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology

Chemosphere
2025-05 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2025.144272
Contributors: Herojeet Rajkumar; Pradeep K. Naik; Rakesh K. Dewangan; Janak R. Verma; Prabir K. Naik
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Hydrogeochemical forecasting in a tribal stretch infected with chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology

Science of The Total Environment
2025-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178906
Contributors: Herojeet Rajkumar; Pradeep K. Naik; Rakesh K. Dewangan; Janak R. Verma; Prabir K. Naik
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Feasibility of Rooftop Rain Water Harvesting at Grey Iron Foundry, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering
2024-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s40996-024-01596-2
Contributors: Pradeep K. Naik; Prabir K. Naik
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A design plan for rooftop rainwater harvesting in a large defence establishment in central India

Desalination and Water Treatment
2024-04 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.dwt.2024.100252
Part of ISSN: 1944-3986
Contributors: Pradeep K. Naik; Pabir K. Naik; Gulab Prasad; Kamalesh C. Mondal
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Pradeep Naik

Subsurface Geophysics and Hydrogeology at the Gun Carriage Factory, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

Journal of the Geological Society of India
2023-11-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s12594-023-2511-x
Part of ISSN: 0974-6889
Contributors: Pradeep K. Naik; Kamalesh C. Mondal; Prabir K. Naik; Gulab Prasad; Prachi Gupta
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Pradeep Naik

Probabilistic modelling is superior to deterministic approaches in the human health risk assessment: an example from a tribal stretch in central India

Scientific Reports
2023-11-07 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45622-1
Contributors: Rajkumar Herojeet; Rakesh K. Dewangan; Pradeep K. Naik; Janak R. Verma
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Well Hydraulics in Parts of Western Vidarbha Region in Deccan Traps, India

Journal of the Geological Society of India
2023-01-21 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s12594-023-2272-6
Part of ISSN: 0974-6889
Contributors: Chetan Mishra; Sunil Toppo; Pradeep K. Naik; H. P. Singh; Amit Raj
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Pradeep Naik

Feasibility of Rooftop Rain Water Harvesting at Grey Iron Foundry, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

2023-01-09 | Preprint
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1999033/v1
Contributors: Pradeep K Naik; Pabir K. Naik
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Hydrogeochemical characterization, multi-exposure deterministic and probabilistic health hazard evaluation in groundwater in parts of Northern India

Toxin Reviews
2023-01-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/15569543.2022.2080222
Contributors: Herojeet Rajkumar; Pradeep K. Naik; Gagandeep Singh; Madhuri Rishi
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A comprehensive water quality index based on analytical hierarchy process

Ecological Indicators
2022-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2022.109582
Part of ISSN: 1470-160X
Contributors: Herojeet Rajkumar; Pradeep Naik; Pradeep K. Naik; Madhuri S. Rishi
Source: Self-asserted source
Pradeep Naik

Depthwise variation of selenium in groundwater in parts of Punjab, India

Journal of Geological Society of India
2022-11-15 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0974-6889
Contributors: Angurala, M.L.; Pradeep Naik; Behera, S.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Pradeep Naik

Science Journalism in India: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats

Science Communication
2022-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/10755470221134253
Contributors: Pradeep Naik
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Assessing heavy metal index referencing health risk in Ganga River System

International Journal of River Basin Management
2022-07-22 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/15715124.2022.2098756
Part of ISSN: 1571-5124
Part of ISSN: 1814-2060
Source: Self-asserted source
Pradeep Naik

Evaluation of Heavy Metals Contamination with Calculating the Pollution Index for Ganga River System

Taiwan Water Conservancy
2020-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.6937/TWC.202009/PP_68(3).0005
Part of ISSN: 0492-1550
Source: Self-asserted source
Pradeep Naik

A new indexing approach for evaluating heavy metal contamination in groundwater

Chemosphere
2020-04 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.125598
Contributors: Herojeet Rajkumar; Pradeep K. Naik; Madhuri S. Rishi
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HPI appraisal of concentrations of heavy metals in dynamic and static flow of Ganga River System

Environment, Development and Sustainability
2020-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s10668-018-0182-3
Part of ISSN: 1387-585X
Part of ISSN: 1573-2975
Source: Self-asserted source
Pradeep Naik

Evaluation of heavy metal contamination in soil using geochemical indexing approaches and chemometric techniques

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
2019-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s13762-018-2081-4
Part of ISSN: 1735-1472
Part of ISSN: 1735-2630
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Pradeep Naik

Comparative study on seasonal variation in hydro-chemical parameters of Ganga River water using comprehensive pollution index (CPI) at Rishikesh, (Uttarakhand) India

DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
2018 | Journal article
DOI: 10.5004/dwt.2018.22487
Source: Self-asserted source
Pradeep Naik

Assessment of Heavy Metals Toxicity and Ecological Impact on Surface Water Quality Using HPI in Ganga River

INAE Letters
2018-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s41403-018-0041-4
Part of ISSN: 2366-326X
Part of ISSN: 2366-3278
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Pradeep Naik

Assessment of vulnerability zones for ground water pollution using GIS-DRASTIC-EC model: A field-based approach

Journal of Earth System Science
2018-06 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s12040-018-0944-1
Part of ISSN: 0253-4126
Part of ISSN: 0973-774X
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Pradeep Naik

Ecological Analysis of Nutrient Dynamics and Phytoplankton Assemblage in the Ganga River System, Uttarakhand

Taiwan Water Conservancy
2018-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0492-1505
Source: Self-asserted source
Pradeep Naik

Storm water injection in Bahrain: pilot studies

Arabian Journal of Geosciences
2017-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s12517-017-3232-5
Part of ISSN: 1866-7511
Part of ISSN: 1866-7538
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Pradeep Naik

Temporal assessment using WQI of River Henwal, a tributary of river Ganga in Himalayan region

International Journal for Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation
2017-09-24 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0975-6272
Source: Self-asserted source
Pradeep Naik

Water crisis in Africa: myth or reality?

International Journal of Water Resources Development
2017-03-04 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2016.1188266
Part of ISSN: 0790-0627
Part of ISSN: 1360-0648
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Pradeep Naik

Aquifer mapping and formulation of aquifer management plan for the National Capital Region, Haryana – a synopsis

Bhujal Manthan 2 on ‘Aquifer Mapping and Ground Water Management’
2016-11-29 | Conference paper
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Pradeep Naik

Elucidating hydrochemical properties of groundwater for drinking and agriculture in parts of Punjab, India

Environmental Earth Sciences
2016-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s12665-016-5306-1
Part of ISSN: 1866-6280
Part of ISSN: 1866-6299
Source: Self-asserted source
Pradeep Naik

Aquifer mapping and formulation of aquifer management plan for the National Capital Region, Haryana – a synopsis

Workshop on ‘Ground Water Management in Alluvial Terrains of North Western India’
2015-10-28 | Conference paper
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Pradeep Naik

Remediation of arsenic in ground water

Workshop on ‘Arsenic Contamination in Groundwater’
2015-03-26 | Conference paper
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Pradeep Naik

Estimation of baseflow in a river with modified and/or regulated streamflow

2014-03-28 | Conference paper
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Pradeep Naik

A new classification for basaltic springs in the Western Ghats, India and a note on their protection and ownership

Fifth International Groundwater Conference on ‘The Assessment and Management of Groundwater Resources in Hard Rock Systems with special reference to Basaltic Terrain’
2012-12-18 | Conference paper
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Pradeep Naik

Distinguishing human and climate influences on the Columbia River: changes in the disturbances processes

International Association of Hydrological Sciences
2011 | Edited book
ISBN: 978-1-907161-21-6
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Pradeep Naik

Separation of climate and anthropogenic influences on Columbia River mean flow and sediment transport

International Association of Hydrological Sciences (PIAHS)
2011 | Edited book
ISBN: 978-1-907161-19-3
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Human and climate impacts on Columbia River hydrology and salmonids

River Research and Applications
2011-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/rra.1422
Part of ISSN: 1535-1459
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Pradeep Naik

Distinguishing human and climate influences on hydrological disturbance processes in the Columbia River, USA

Hydrological Sciences Journal
2011-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/02626667.2011.604324
Part of ISSN: 0262-6667
Part of ISSN: 2150-3435
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Pradeep Naik

Distinguishing human and climate influences on the Columbia River: Changes in mean flow and sediment transport

Journal of Hydrology
2011-07 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2011.04.035
Part of ISSN: 0022-1694
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Pradeep Naik

Distinguishing human and climate-induced contributions to the Columbia River hydrology

World Water Week 2010, Theme: Responding to Global Changes: The Water Quality Challenge – Prevention, Wise Use and Abatement
2010-09-05 | Conference poster
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Pradeep Naik

Ground water resources development in the Western Ghats, India

I.K. International Publication
2009 | Edited book
ISBN: 978-81-90675-72-7
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Pradeep Naik

Impact of National Watershed Development Programme for Rainfed Agriculture – a case study

Indian Journal of Soil Conservation
2009 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0970-3349
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Pradeep Naik

Hydrogeochemistry of the Koyna River basin, India

Environmental Earth Sciences
2009-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s12665-009-0059-8
Part of ISSN: 1866-6280
Part of ISSN: 1866-6299
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Pradeep Naik

Estimation of baseflow in a river with modified and/or regulated streamflow

Joint International Convention: 8th IAHS Scientific Assembly and 37th IAH Congress on ‘Water: A Vital Resource under Stress – How Science can Help’, Hyderabad, India, September 6-12, 2009 (poster)
2009-09-06 | Conference poster
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Pradeep Naik

Impact of urbanization on the groundwater regime in a fast growing city in central India

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
2008-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s10661-007-0084-6
Part of ISSN: 0167-6369
Part of ISSN: 1573-2959
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Pradeep Naik

Estimation of shallow aquifer parameters from large-diameter wells in basalts

Journal of Geological Society of India
2007 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0974-6889
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Pradeep Naik

Ground water utilization in Raver Taluka, District Jalgaon, Maharashtra

Gondwana Geological Magazine
2007 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0970-161X
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Pradeep Naik

Groundwater Pollution Around an Industrial Area in the Coastal Stretch of Maharashtra State, India

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
2007-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s10661-006-9529-6
Part of ISSN: 0167-6369
Part of ISSN: 1573-2959
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Pradeep Naik

Thickness estimation of Deccan Flood Basalt of the Koyna area, Maharashtra (India) and implications for recurring seismic activity

Current Science
2007-04-10 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0011–3891
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Pradeep Naik

Water resources planning and management in the face of global warming

22nd National Convention of Environmental Engineers and National Seminar on ‘Rainwater Harvesting and Water Management’
2006-11 | Conference paper
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Pradeep Naik

Paradigm shift in water resources development and management

Current Science
2006-11-25 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0011–3891
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Pradeep Naik

High elevation springs – who owns them?

Current Science
2006-11-10 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0011–3891
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Pradeep Naik

Water resources development and management: Changing philosophy

National Seminar on ‘Interlinking of Rivers in India’
2006-09 | Conference paper
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Pradeep Naik

Ground water resources development in the Western Ghats, India

International Workshop on ‘Impacts of Reforestation of Degraded Land on Landscape Hydrology in the Asian Region’
2006-03 | Conference paper
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Pradeep Naik
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Peer review (19 reviews for 10 publications/grants)

Review activity for Acta Geophysica. (2)
Review activity for Applied water science. (4)
Review activity for Arabian journal of geosciences. (1)
Review activity for Chemosphere. (1)
Review activity for Environmental monitoring and assessment. (1)
Review activity for Groundwater for sustainable development. (3)
Review activity for Heliyon. (2)
Review activity for International journal of environmental research. (1)
Review activity for International journal of environmental science and technology. (3)
Review activity for Marine pollution bulletin. (1)
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