Kaveri Salunke
Chennai
Summary
Hydrogeology professional with strong experience in CGWA/CGWB NOC processing, groundwater data analysis, GIS mapping, and documentation. Strengthened by research work at CSIR–NGRI and CSIR–NIO, with growing exposure to environmental compliance tasks.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Environmental Officer
Gaurang Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
08.2025 - 11.2025
- CGWA/CGWB NOC filing – Fresh & Renewal (as per CGWA 2020 Guidelines).
- Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) Report Preparation and Form–1/Form–1A documentation.
- Impact Assessment Report (IAR) preparation for infrastructure project.
- Parivesh Portal – EC
- Application and documentation.
- Preparation of EC PPT, ToR PPT, and ADS Reply PPT.
- CTO Compliance documentation & submission.
- Environmental Compliance & regulatory documentation for infrastructure and industrial projects.
Young Professional
Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)
Jaipur
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Evaluated CGWA NOC applications for diverse industrial projects and infrastructure developments.
- Performed VES & TEM surveys to identify groundwater recharge zones.
- Developed data visualization outputs using Grapher, IP2WIN & RES2DINV.
- Participated in CGWA NOC processing camp – Pali District (2022).
- Monitored National Hydrograph Stations across Rajasthan.
- Contributed to research publications in Elsevier and Geological Society of India journals.
- Assessed groundwater extraction impacts based on aquifer conditions and environmental factors.
- Prepared comprehensive Water Management Plans to promote sustainable groundwater conservation.
- Reviewed project submissions for compliance with CGWA guidelines and environmental norms.
- Digitized thematic groundwater maps utilizing GIS and Remote Sensing technologies.
- Monitored and reported data from National Hydrograph Stations to ensure operational efficiency.
Project Associate / Research Intern
CSIR–NGRI
Hyderabad
11.2019 - 10.2020
- ArcGIS-based mapping for Krishna–Godavari Basin under national projects.
- Performed machine learning–based geological prediction using regression trees and ML models.
- Developed workflows for geological data interpretation and subsurface modeling.
Project Assistant
CSIR–National Institute of Oceanography
Goa
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Worked under NGHP–10 (National Gas Hydrate Program).
- Conducted paleomagnetic & environmental magnetic sample preparation.
- Performed sediment magnetic analysis and data plotting using Grapher 10.
Education
Master of Science - Geology
Deogiri College
Aurangabad , India 08.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Geology, Physics
Deogiri College
Aurangabad , India 07.2013 - 08.2016
Skills
Soft Skills
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Effective Communication
Team Collaboration
Project Coordination
Software Skills
QGIS / ArcGIS
Grapher (10/12)
IP2WIN
RES2DINV
MODFLOW (Basic)
Python (Basic Data Analysis)
MS Excel (Advanced)
MS Word & PowerPoint
Parivesh Portal (EC)
CGWA NOC Portal (2020 Guidelines)
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability & Learning Ability
Report Writing & Documentation Skills
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Marathi
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Environmental Officer
Gaurang Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
08.2025 - 11.2025
Young Professional
Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)
10.2020 - 12.2022
Project Associate / Research Intern
CSIR–NGRI
11.2019 - 10.2020
Project Assistant
CSIR–National Institute of Oceanography
02.2019 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Geology
Deogiri College
08.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Geology, Physics
Deogiri College
07.2013 - 08.2016