These thought avenues have brewed the concept of GeoNEst (Geotechnics for Natural and Engineered Sustainable Technologies) as the theme of the Indian Geotechnical Conference – IGC 2017. Since almost a hefty share of such disasters involves the geomaterials such as soils, rocks and the present day advanced composite materials, it is immensely important to visit the domain of geotechnical engineering with a critical emphasis given to the sustainable approaches to natural and engineered geotechnical technologies. In this regard, it is also important to focus on the culminating natural and anthropogenic disasters, and discover the channels to tackle them. However, the need of the hour is not only to quickly provide the short-term supplies and solutions, but also to present long-term sustainable solutions to enhance the performance life of the adopted developmental solutions. As a consequence, natural and engineered technologies are continually evolving in research and practice leading to opening up of several new vistas of implementation, application and development. The need of the development has long crossed the metropolitan city limits and has transgressed in the difficult terrains of the country. In order to cater the needs of millions, engineering sector has been flourishing beyond its limits. FOREWORD In the recent decades, India has experienced tremendous boom towards urbanization resulting in rapid change in the socio-economic structure of the country.
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