Scientific & Sustainable Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering Solutions
Mathematical modelling experts in integrated water resource management and coastal sector, delivering innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
Govt. Certified
ISO Compliant
Global Projects
25+
Years Experience
100+
Projects Completed
10+
Government Clients
9
Core Services
Our Expertise
Comprehensive hydraulic and environmental consulting services backed by decades of research and field experience.
Water Resources
Integrated water resource management and dam safety studies for sustainable development.
Flood Management
Advanced flood forecasting systems and disaster management solutions.
Coastal Engineering
Coastal protection, shoreline management, and erosion control strategies.
25+ Years
Of Excellence
About Us
Leading Hydraulic & Environmental Consultancy
Global Hydraulic and Environmental Solutions (GHES) is dedicated to providing expert consulting services in water resource management and coastal development projects. Founded by Dr. Narasing Rao Ramesh, our firm consists of highly experienced professionals specializing in hydraulic modelling of surface water, groundwater, and coastal waters.
With decades of scientific research and field experience, GHES applies innovative technologies and sustainable practices to address complex challenges in the water and environmental sectors worldwide.
Backed by decades of research, field expertise and academic excellence across hydrology, coastal engineering, and environmental science.
Dr. Narasing Rao Ramesh
Founder & Principal Consultant
Hydraulics, Water Resources & Coastal Processes
Dr. Venkatesh
Senior Consultant
Hydrology & Water Resources
Dr. Smita Tong
Senior Consultant
Geotechnology
Dr. Anand Teertha
Senior Consultant
Computational Fluid Technology (CFT)
Dr. R. Manivanan
Senior Consultant
Environmental Science & Coastal Processes
Mr. Kalayan Kumar Narayankar
Senior Consultant
SCADA Automation
Our Purpose
Our Mission
Sustainable Water Management
Committed to sustainable water resource management and ecological balance through scientifically sound engineering solutions.
Collaborative Partnerships
We support and collaborate with government agencies, industries, and communities to develop safe, resilient, and reliable infrastructure systems.
Technical Excellence
Deliver high-quality hydraulic and environmental projects with technical excellence, precision, and strong professional integrity.
Committed to Environmental Stewardship
Our commitment lies in providing comprehensive consulting services that not only meet our clients' immediate needs but also contribute to long-term sustainability and environmental stewardship.
What We Do
Our Services
Comprehensive hydraulic and environmental consulting services backed by decades of research and field experience.
Integrated Water Resources Management
Comprehensive dam related studies and integrated water resource planning for sustainable management.
SCADA Automation
Advanced SCADA systems for dam and canal automation, monitoring, and control infrastructure.
Flood Forecasting
Advanced hydrological modeling and flood forecasting systems for effective disaster management.
River Morphology
Expert studies in river morphology, sediment transport, and river engineering solutions.
Coastal Processes
Coastal engineering, shoreline management, and protection strategies against erosion.
Water Quality & Groundwater
Comprehensive water quality assessment and groundwater modeling for resource protection.
Feasibility Studies
Detailed feasibility studies and technical assessments for infrastructure projects.
Restoration Studies
Water body restoration and hydrogeological studies for environmental remediation.
Preparation of EIA Report and various Tender Documents
Expert preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports and comprehensive tender documents for infrastructure and development projects.
Why GHES
Why Choose GHES?
We combine technical expertise with practical field experience to deliver solutions that stand the test of time.
Highly Experienced & Skilled Team
Decades of combined expertise in hydraulic and environmental engineering with specialized domain knowledge.
Assured Quality & Reliability
Rigorous quality assurance protocols and industry-standard methodologies ensure dependable results.
On-Time Project Delivery
Committed to meeting deadlines without compromising on quality or safety standards.
Commitment to Excellence
Research-backed engineering solutions with proven track record across diverse projects.
IT Act 2000 Compliant
DPDP Act 2023 Compliant
Pune, Maharashtra, India
1. Overview
Global Hydraulic and Environmental Solutions (GHES), headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of every individual who visits our website, contacts us, or engages with our consulting and engineering services.
By using ghes.in or contacting us through any channel, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Policy.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Directly
Contact information: Name, email, phone, organisation, address — from enquiry forms or consultation requests.
Project details: Nature, scope, location, and technical requirements shared for service proposals.
Employee portal credentials: Username and password for internal staff access.
Correspondence: Emails, meeting notes, and messages you initiate with GHES personnel.
Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, navigation path, links clicked.
Cookies & local storage: See Section 5 for full details.
C. From Third Parties
Google Sign-In: Name, email, profile photo from Google when using Google authentication.
Note: We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data (health records, financial accounts, biometrics, government IDs) unless explicitly required and separately consented to.
3. How We Use Your Information
Service delivery: To respond to enquiries, prepare proposals, and manage project engagements in water resource management, hydraulic engineering, and environmental consulting.
Communication: To correspond about your project, send updates, and respond to support requests.
Employee portal access: To authenticate staff members and maintain secure access to internal systems.
Website improvement: To analyse usage patterns, identify technical errors, and enhance ghes.in performance.
Legal compliance: To meet obligations under the IT Act 2000, DPDP Act 2023, and other applicable regulations.
Security & fraud prevention: To monitor for suspicious activity and protect our systems and data.
Marketing: With your explicit prior consent only — newsletters and service updates. You may opt out at any time.
4. Information Sharing & Disclosure
GHES does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only in these limited circumstances:
Service providers: Trusted vendors (web hosting, email delivery, cloud storage) under strict data processing agreements — they cannot use your data for their own purposes.
Project sub-consultants: Only where specialised expertise is required; you will be informed in the project agreement.
Legal obligations: If required by court order, statutory authority, or applicable law.
Business transfer: In case of merger or acquisition — affected individuals will be notified.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enable functionality and analyse usage. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device.
Type
Purpose
Duration
Essential
Login sessions, form security. Cannot be disabled.
Session / 30 days
Analytics
Aggregated, anonymised usage data to improve the site.
Up to 2 years
Preference
Remembers your settings such as language preferences.
1 year
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may impair portal functionality.
6. Data Security
We implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards including:
HTTPS (TLS/SSL) encryption for all data transmission
HSTS (Strict Transport Security) enforced for all connections
Content Security Policy (CSP) headers against XSS attacks
Role-based access controls for staff systems
DOMPurify-based input sanitisation to prevent injection attacks
Important: No electronic transmission is 100% secure. Notify us immediately at security@ghes.in if you suspect unauthorised access.
7. Data Retention
Project / client records: Minimum 7 years after project completion (statutory requirement)
Contact form submissions: 2 years from submission date
Employee portal data: Duration of employment + up to 5 years (labour law)
Marketing consents: Until you withdraw consent or opt out
8. Your Rights (DPDP Act 2023)
As a data principal under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the right to:
Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure — Request deletion where data is no longer necessary (subject to legal obligations)
Withdraw Consent — At any time, without affecting prior lawful processing
Grievance Redressal — Lodge a complaint with our Data Protection Officer
Nominate — Designate someone to exercise rights on your behalf
Submit a written request to contact@ghes.in. We respond within 30 days of a valid request.
If unsatisfied with our response, you may escalate to the Data Protection Board of India once constituted under the DPDP Act, 2023.
9. Children's Privacy
The GHES website and services are directed exclusively at adults and professional organisations. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we discover such data was collected inadvertently, we will delete it immediately. Contact contact@ghes.in if you believe this has occurred.
10. Third-Party Links & Services
Our website may link to external sites governed by their own privacy policies. Third-party services we use include:
Google Identity Services: For employee login authentication — subject to Google's Privacy Policy
Google Fonts & Cloudflare CDN: Stylesheet and script delivery — may collect IP address
11. Governing Law
This Policy is governed by Indian law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the IT (SPDI) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Any disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
12. Changes to This Policy
GHES reserves the right to update this Policy at any time. The "Last Updated" date will always reflect the latest revision. For material changes significantly affecting how we process your data, we will provide 15 days' advance notice on our homepage or via email (if applicable).
13. Contact Our Data Protection Officer
Organisation
Global Hydraulic and Environmental Solutions (GHES)
GSTIN: 27AEWPR9790L1Z2
Governed by Indian Law
Pune, Maharashtra, India
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Client" or "User") and Global Hydraulic and Environmental Solutions ("GHES"), a scientific consulting and engineering firm registered in Pune, Maharashtra, India (GSTIN: 27AEWPR9790L1Z2), founded and led by Dr. Narasing Rao Ramesh.
By accessing ghes.in, submitting an enquiry, or engaging GHES for any service, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website and services immediately.
These Terms apply to all visitors, clients, prospective clients, sub-consultants, and any party that interacts with GHES through our website, email, phone, or in-person engagement.
2. Scope of Services
GHES provides expert scientific consulting and engineering services in the following domains:
Integrated Water Resources Management and Dam Related Studies
SCADA for Dam and Canal Automation
Flood Forecasting and Management
River Morphology and Sediment Studies
Coastal Processes, Management and Protection
Water Quality and Groundwater Modelling
Feasibility Studies for Infrastructure and Preparation of EIA Reports
Restoration of Water Bodies and Hydrogeological Studies
The precise scope, deliverables, timelines, and fees for any specific engagement shall be defined in a separate written Service Agreement or Work Order signed by both parties. These Terms apply in addition to, and do not replace, any such project-specific agreement.
3. Client Engagement & Responsibilities
A. Client Obligations
Provide accurate, complete, and timely information, data, and access necessary for GHES to perform the services.
Promptly review and provide feedback on deliverables within agreed timelines.
Ensure that all data provided to GHES is lawfully obtained and does not infringe any third-party rights.
Not engage GHES's personnel directly without prior written consent during the project and for 12 months thereafter.
B. GHES Obligations
Deliver services with professional skill, care, and technical excellence in line with industry standards.
Maintain confidentiality of all client data and project information (see Section 5).
Communicate project status and any material delays or issues in a timely manner.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards in performing the services.
4. Website Use & Acceptable Use Policy
By using ghes.in, you agree that you will not:
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, server, or database.
Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful content.
Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to extract content from the website.
Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form or portal.
Impersonate GHES, Dr. Narasing Rao Ramesh, or any GHES employee or representative.
Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of Indian law.
GHES reserves the right to block access to any user who violates these acceptable use conditions without prior notice.
5. Intellectual Property & Confidentiality
A. Intellectual Property
All content on ghes.in — including text, graphics, logos, methodologies, mathematical models, reports, software, and technical documents — is the exclusive intellectual property of GHES or its licensors, protected under Indian copyright law (Copyright Act, 1957) and applicable international treaties. Reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without prior written authorisation from GHES is strictly prohibited.
B. Project Deliverables
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all project deliverables (reports, models, data analyses, engineering drawings) produced by GHES remain the intellectual property of GHES until full payment is received. Upon receipt of full payment, the client is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the deliverables for the purpose stated in the project agreement.
C. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality over all proprietary information, technical data, business information, and project details exchanged during the engagement. This obligation survives the termination of the engagement for a period of 5 years.
Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that is already in the public domain, independently developed, or required to be disclosed by law or court order.
6. Payment Terms & GST
Fees for services are as agreed in the project-specific Service Agreement or Work Order.
All invoices are subject to applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST) as per Indian tax law. GHES GSTIN: 27AEWPR9790L1Z2.
Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date unless otherwise stated in the project agreement.
GHES reserves the right to suspend services in case of overdue payments exceeding 15 days past the due date, after written notice.
Interest at 1.5% per month may be charged on amounts overdue beyond 30 days from the invoice date.
Out-of-pocket expenses (travel, site visits, third-party data procurement) will be invoiced separately unless included in the agreed fee.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
GHES provides its website and consulting services on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive for accuracy, completeness, and professional excellence, GHES makes no warranties — express or implied — including but not limited to:
Uninterrupted or error-free access to ghes.in
That all website content is current, complete, or free from technical inaccuracies
That consulting outputs will guarantee specific commercial or regulatory outcomes
General information on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute formal engineering advice. Formal advice is provided only through executed project agreements.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Indian law:
GHES shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of this website or the services provided.
GHES's total cumulative liability for any claim arising from a service engagement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the client for that specific project.
GHES is not liable for delays or failures caused by Force Majeure events including natural disasters, government actions, pandemics, or any circumstances beyond reasonable control.
Nothing in these Terms shall limit liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable Indian law.
9. Termination
Either party may terminate a service engagement by providing 30 days' written notice, unless a different notice period is specified in the project agreement.
GHES may terminate immediately and without notice if the client breaches these Terms, fails to make payment, or engages in unlawful conduct.
Upon termination, the client shall pay all fees for services rendered up to the termination date, including work in progress.
Confidentiality, IP, and payment obligations survive termination of the agreement.
10. Changes to These Terms
GHES reserves the right to update or amend these Terms at any time. The "Effective Date" at the top of this document will reflect the date of the latest revision. For existing service engagements, any material changes to Terms will be communicated in writing and will not take effect until mutually agreed. Continued use of ghes.in after revised Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance.
11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, including the Indian Contract Act, 1872, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable GST legislation.
Dispute Resolution Process:
Step 1 — Negotiation: Parties shall first attempt to resolve any dispute through good-faith negotiation within 30 days of written notice of the dispute.
Step 2 — Arbitration: If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the seat of arbitration in Pune, Maharashtra.
Step 3 — Courts: For matters not subject to arbitration, the exclusive jurisdiction shall vest in the courts of Pune, Maharashtra, India.
12. Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or notices under these Terms, please contact:
Organisation
Global Hydraulic and Environmental Solutions (GHES)
