Prospectus

The Centre for Environmental Health and Safety (CEHS) which has been set up under the aegis of Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India is registered as a non-profit society recognised by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, accredited Vocational Institution of Ministry of HRD, Government of India. IGMPI is dedicated to promote working in a healthy and safe environment. The rapid expansion of infrastructure development and industrial establishments has heightened the focus on ensuring safety measures essential for public health. IGMPI is moving hand in hand with technology advances and has gained recognition as stronger and better training & online learning platform provider in the areas of Pharma GMP, Regulatory Affairs, Food Science, Health, Safety & Environment and many more. Today, India has had legislations on occupational safety and health for 50 years. But the number of regulatory personnel is limited to 1,400 safety officers, 1,154 factory inspectors, and 27 medical inspectors. These numbers are grossly inadequate even for the inspection of formal units that only employ about 10% of India's total workforce (around 26 million). This proves that there is a huge demand of industrial safety experts.

India is a fast-growing economy. It influences the global market as well. The CEHS team at IGMPI has come with programmes specially designed for industry professionals, graduates, and safety engineers to enhance their knowledge and get trained to have a great career in this upcoming and thriving field. Additionally, the Centre for Environmental Health and Safety, IGMPI endeavours to enhance the skills of the available work force.

Centre for Environmental Health and Safety (CEHS) Programmes

With increase is global competence and a more demanding market, industries explore the aspects to be at par with their competitors. Our country is witnessing a steep surge of rapid urbanization with more infrastructure developments and growing numbers of industrial establishments.

However, rapid urbanization goals can be marred by untoward incidents that cause a lot of legal harassment ending up in compensations and tarnished image. Thus environment health and safety is the responsibility of all the stakeholders. The safety of the employees is a major thrust area as they are the asset to any organisation to which they belong.

Production and development should not be compromised on the cost of poor health environment safety.

Thus it is important to increase awareness about the Labor rights and safety measures that would prevent the unintended accidents. IGMPI CEHS team has come with programmes specially designed for industry professionals, graduates, safety engineers to enhance their knowledge and get trained to have a great career in this upcoming and thriving field.

The Post Graduate and Executive Diploma programmes of IGMPI in Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property Rights, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Public Health, Nanotechnology, Hospital Management, Product Management, Sales and Marketing Management, Clinical Research, Medical Writing, Drug Discovery and Development, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Coding have been duly assessed and approved by Quality Council of India, Government of India based on fulfillment of QCI's following criteria:

    1. Course Content
    2. Course Design
    3. Course Material
    4. Instructors
    5. Class size & Attendance
    6. Facilities
    7. Evaluation of Students
    8. Written Examination
    9. Certificate

IGMPI is also approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (FSSAI ID: TPINS18). IGMPI® is licensed by Department of Food Safety & Drug Administration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and registered under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.

IGMPI is also approved by Sector Skills Council under National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) setup by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt of India (TC ID:TC342267).

IGMPI has been conferred with the prestigious "BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS) AWARD OF HONOUR 2023". QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA (QCI) has also conferred IGMPI with D.L. SHAH NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD, Certificate of Merit & ASSOCHAM has conferred IGMPI with the Services Excellence Award based on excellence of its services to the students and training participants.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and through the Indian National Committee (INC) which is a member of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). BIS is also a member of regional standards bodies like Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO). India started taking part in IEC from 1911 and subsequently the then Indian Standards Institution (now BIS) took over the responsibility of Indian National Committee of IEC(INC-IEC) in 1949. Since then the INC-IEC is actively participating in the activities of the IEC both at the policy level and technical work and carrying out the responsibilities as member body of IEC Council. India is a member in Standards Management Board (SMB) of IEC since 2015.BIS has also signed Bilateral Cooperation Agreements (BCA)/Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) with the National Standards Bodies of several countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, European Union , Germany, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordon, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia , Slovakia, Slovenia, Suriname, USA, UAE, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Bhutan, Brazil, Israel, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India is a member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) as well as signatory to its MLAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems and Product Certification. NABCB is also a Full Member of International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) & Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) as well as signatory to its MRAs for Inspection.

The growing demand for clean and sustainable energy has significantly increased the importance of hydropower as a reliable source of renewable electricity generation. Hydropower projects play a critical role in ensuring energy security, irrigation support, flood control, and regional socio-economic development. With increasing investments in hydroelectric infrastructure, pumped storage projects, river basin management, and renewable energy integration, there is a growing need for technically skilled professionals capable of planning, designing, operating, maintaining, and managing hydro power systems.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Hydro Power Plant Engineering is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical expertise in hydropower engineering, covering hydraulic systems, turbine technology, electrical systems, automation, dam safety, environmental management, and renewable energy integration. The programme integrates engineering fundamentals with modern technologies and industrial practices to prepare professionals for the evolving power and energy sector.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Fundamentals of Hydropower Engineering

· Introduction to hydropower and renewable energy systems
· Types and classification of hydroelectric power plants
· Components and working principles of hydropower plants
· Hydropower potential assessment and energy conversion
· Indian and global hydropower scenario

Module 2: Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering

· Hydrological cycle and watershed management
· Rainfall-runoff analysis and streamflow measurement
· Reservoir hydrology and sedimentation studies
· Flood estimation and river basin management
· GIS and remote sensing applications in hydrology

Module 3: Hydraulic Machines and Turbine Engineering

· Fundamentals of hydraulic machines and fluid mechanics
· Pelton, Francis, and Kaplan turbines
· Turbine selection and efficiency analysis
· Cavitation and hydraulic transients
· Governing and control mechanisms

Module 4: Structures for Hydropower Plants

· Types of Dam and hydraulic structures
· Spillways, intake structures, and penstocks
· Canals, Tunnel and powerhouse
· Geotechnical investigations and rock mechanics

Module 5: Electrical Systems in Hydro Power Plants

· Electrical power generation and transmission systems
· Generators, transformers, and switchgear
· Protection systems and relay coordination
· Grid synchronization, pumped storage and peak load management
· Electrical safety and earthing systems

Module 6: Hydro Power Plant Design and Layout

· Site selection and feasibility studies
· Hydraulic and structural design principles
· Reservoir and powerhouse planning
· Penstock and water conveyance system design
· Economic analysis and project cost estimation

Module 7: Instrumentation, Automation and SCADA Systems

· Sensors and instrumentation systems
· PLC and SCADA architecture
· Digital monitoring and control systems
· Data acquisition and condition monitoring
· Smart hydropower technologies

Module 8: Operation and Maintenance of Hydro Power Plants

· Plant operation procedures and scheduling
· Preventive and predictive maintenance
· Turbine and generator maintenance
· Reliability and asset management systems

Module 9: Dam Safety, Risk Assessment and Disaster Management

· Dam safety regulations and inspection systems
· Structural health monitoring techniques
· Flood risk and emergency preparedness
· Seismic risk assessment and disaster management
· Safety auditing and emergency action plans

Module 10: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

· Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) principles
· Ecological and aquatic ecosystem impacts
· Rehabilitation and resettlement planning
· Environmental regulations and sustainability practices
· Public consultation and stakeholder engagement

Module 11: Renewable Energy Integration and Smart Grid Applications

· Renewable energy systems and hybrid integration
· Pumped storage hydropower systems
· Smart grids and energy management systems
· Grid stability and load forecasting
· Future trends in smart hydropower technologies

Module 12: Industrial Training, Dissertation and Major Project

Module 13: Capstone Project

· Capstone Project
· Case studies on hydroelectric projects
· Research methodology and technical reporting
· Seminar presentation 

Eligibility

Graduates in Engineering, Technology, Science, or allied disciplines are eligible for the Post Graduate Diploma programme. Professionals working in the power, renewable energy, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors may also apply.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the PG diploma programme is 12 months and maximum is 24 months. The minimum duration to complete the executive diploma programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Examination and Certification

Participants are required to complete assignments, practical exercises, project work, and examinations for all modules. After successful completion, participants will be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Hydro Power Plant Engineering.

Future Career Prospects

Graduates of this programme may work in hydroelectric power companies, renewable energy organizations, EPC companies, dam safety authorities, and engineering consultancies.