A Guest lecture on ‘Conceptual Design Operation and Long Term Performance of Hydraulic Structure’ was organized by the Department of Civil Engineering on 11.10.2025. The resource person for the event was Mr. Arun Balu I, Assistant Engineer, Special Design Division, Water Resource Department, Chepauk, Chennai-5. This seminar aimed to create awareness about the conceptual design, operation, and long-term performance of hydraulic structures. The guest highlighted the importance of integrating robust design principles with operational strategies to ensure durability, efficiency, and safety over the structure’s lifecycle