To discuss the study outcome with all the concerned and to get a feedback on implementation of the results proposed, a one day workshop was jointly organised at Kanpur by the Kanpur Development Authority and CPCB on April 06, 1999. The workshop was inaugurated by Sh. Satish Mahana, Hon’ble Minister of State for Urban Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh and concluded in the presence of Smt. Sarla Singh, Hon’ble Mayor, Kanpur.

The workshop was attended by most of the public representative of Kanpur urban area particularly the corporators. The workshop was graced by Sh. Ajay Shankar, IAS, Divisional Commissioner, Kanpur Division; Sh. N. N. Prasad, IAS, Vice Chairman, KDA; Sh. L.B. Tiwari, IAS, Mukhya Nagar Adhikari, Kanpur Nagar Nigam; Sh. R. C. Mishra, Secretary, KDA; Sh. Vinoy Shankar, IAS (Retd), Sr. Consultant, IIT, Delhi, apart from participants representing different local Govt. organisations viz. Kanpur Nagar Nigam, Kanpur Jal Sansthan, Jal Nigam, UPPCCB, RTO etc. besides senior Officers from KDA and CPCB. The workshop was also represented by large industries viz. M/s Duncans Industries, M/s LML and representatives from industrial associations. Among the other participants, the local NGOs viz. Eco-friends, Ganga Sewa Samiti and I Love Kanpur, representatives from local educational institutions viz. IIT, University and HBTI, representatives from the leading press, AIR, Siti Cable, Zee TV and Doordarsan.

A number of prominent personalities and corroborators were requested to deliver their view on the aspects of environmental issues of Kanpur based on inputs provided on "EMP – Kanpur Urban Area". A few of the views are listed below.

• Eco-friends (NGO), Kanpur - requested to make a white paper for the city of Kanpur as has been prepared for Delhi and Agra.

• Prof. (Dr.) Vinod Tare, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur - requested for optimal utilisation of resources with special reference to water including extraction of groundwater, leading to sustainable development.

• I love Kanpur (NGO) explained how an area can be kept clean by people participation. He cited the example of Lakhanpur area in Kanpur.

• Mr. Grahams Jones, Project Manager, Community Development, ICDP, Kanpur stressed for a dynamic committee, who should look after the identified activities mentioned in the workshop.

• Sh. Vinay Shankar, IAS (Retd.) emphasised for more micro (locality/area) based as well as macro (regional/district) based planning. He emphasised to utilise the data generated through satellites for developmental activities.

• Mrs.Bina Arya, Corporator, while describing the water logging problems, poor management of solidwaste management, encroachments of roads by the vendors, requested for speedy implementation of the suggested environmental management plan.

• Sh. Raghunath Singh, Ex-MLA and representatives of Ganga Mahasamiti (NGO) requested for speedy implementation of the environmental management plan. He also stressed the need for the conservation of river Ganges.

• Sh. S. M. Shahid, President, UP Leathers Industries Association requested to include eradication programme of stray animals including pigs.

The recommendations that came up from the workshop include constitution of a Task Force for overall implementation and overseeing execution of the EMP. Also, suggested was constitution of Work Groups on city structure, air quality and solid & liquid waste management. The other suggestions include:

• Constitution of Integrated Development Committee
• "Environment" to be included in school curriculum
• Action plans to be prepared by the experts upto the ward level
• Development of public awareness programme and NGO/ public participation in the developmental programme
• Involvement of KDA and KNN in developmental programmes
• Preparation of White Paper as has been prepared for Delhi and Agra
• Preparation of time targeted action plan for implementation of Environmental Management Plan for provide appropriate legal support