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ID: 64105
Title: Ambient air quality monitoring and modeling in Coimbatore city
Author: S. Sadheesh and M. Kumar
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 19 page.524-530
Subject: Ambient air quality monitoring and modeling in Coimbatore city
Keywords: Air quality index, Monitoring, Modelling software such as CALINE-4 and ANN
Abstract: The atmosphere, which makes up the largest fraction of the biosphere, is a dynamic system that continuously absorbs a wide range of solids, liquids and gases from both natural and artificial sources. Therefore, the estimation of such gasesous air pollutants in the ambient air in the urban area of Coimbatore becomes important. In this study, it is proposed to perform the distribution of wind speed and direction at a particular location graphically using wind rose diagram. Sampling locations are selected based on vehicle density. The samples were collected and the concentrations of gaseous air pollutants were estimated, the results were compared with National Ambiennt Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).In addition to this, traffic survey was conducted in the selected locations to determine the density of vehicles. From the selected locations ambient air quality being monitored, from this monitoring data, artificial neural network (ANN) and CALINE-4 has to be created. Integrated sensor suite (ISS) was used to observe and record the meteorological parameters such as wind speed, wind direction, rainfall intensity, ambient temperature and relative humidity.ANN model has been used to predict the future air quality by giving the traffic as well as a meteorological parameter as an input. CALINE -4 models have been used to simulate the site specified dispersion of NOx along the roadways.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: TNP C.W.2010.Final action plan report for critically polluted area. Kurichi industrial cluster, Coimbatore. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board. Banerjee, Tirthankar. 2011.Assessment of the ambient air quality at the integrated industrial estate-Pantnagar through the air quality index (AQI) and exceedance factor (EF). Asia –Pac. J. Chem. Eng., 6: 64-70.
Literature cited 2: Meenakshi and Elangovan, 2000.Assessment of ambient air quality monitoring and modeling in Coimbatore city. Gupta, Abhishek and K.W. David Cheong.2006.Physical characterization of particular matter and ambient meteorological parameters at different indoor-outdoor locations in Singapore. Department of Building, School of Design and Environment.

ID: 64104
Title: Behaviour and Attitude farmers pro-environmental: Confirmatory factor analysis
Author: Murniati, Gufran Darma Dirawan, Hamsu Abdul Gani and Nurita Pertiwi
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 19 page.516-523
Subject: Behaviour and Attitude farmers pro-environmental: Confirmatory factor analysis
Keywords: Agroecology, Chemical fertilizers and pesticides, Pests and diseases, Sustainable agriculture
Abstract: The most important goal in this study is to look at the most dominant factors that influence attitudes and behavior in using chemical fertilizers and pesticides by farmers. The study was in Maros Regency, South Sulawesi Province. The population in this study was the farming community; especially soybean farmers, the number of samples used was 200 respondents. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is an analysis used in research with the IBM AMOS programme. From the results of study, it found that the habits of using chemical fertilizers and pesticides were still being carried out by farmers in farming, even though they had cultivated for generations. The action or behavior of this farmer’s culture is based on the desire of farmers to meet the needs, as well as the drive to achieve the maximum target for the quantity of products produced. Therefore, the use of chemical pesticides to eradicate pests will still use. Land processing behavior and affective attitudes of farmers are the most significant factors that influence the behavior and attitudes of farmers in determining their way of farming.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Pimental D. et al.1992.Environmental and economic costs of pesticide use. Biosci. 42 (10):750-760. Usama, M. and M.A. Khalid.2018.Fertilizer consumption in India and need for its balanced use: A review: Indian J.Env.Prot., 38 (7): 564-577.Retrieved from https: //www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2.s2.0-850523188664 & partner ID=40 & md5=a509bdb3e6e446537bd622112d8e0828.
Literature cited 2: Ware, G.W.1983.Pesticides .Theory and application. WH Freeman and Co. Wilson. and C.Tisdell.2011.Why farmers continue to use pesticides despite environmental, health and sustainability costs. Ecological Economics.39 (3): 449-462.

ID: 64103
Title: Effect of Diatomaceous Earth on the Growth and Physiological Criteria of Zea Mays L
Author: Rojali Maharana, Swati Sucharita Panda, Danda Srinivas Rao and Nabin Kumar Dhal
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 19 page.509-515
Subject: Effect of Diatomaceous Earth on the Growth and Physiological Criteria of Zea Mays L
Keywords: Diatomite, Growth performance, Mineral, Fertilizer, Mineralogical aspect, Nutrients
Abstract: Diatomaceous earth or diatomites is a sedimentary rock principally composed of the fossilized residue of single-celled aquatic algae. Diatomite is occurring in nature is porous, high surface area form of hydrous silica that is used in hundreds of goods used as a filter aid and as a mineral filter. However, its usage in agriculture is not universal. This experiment was carried out to characterize important physic-chemical properties of diatomite and its probable use as a growing media for plants. Mineralogical specifics, elemental mapping and semi-quantitative mineral chemistry on various phases were carried out by scanning electron microscope (SEM) attached with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS).For this aim, a total six amendment levels 5, 10, 30, 40, 50 gm/kg of soil were used in triplicate. The outcome of this study have made known that diatomite is an effective amendment to enhance the morphological parameters. The effect of diatomite is time-dependent as it became more efficient while the experiment continued and increased in a sose-related manner. Hence, the study highlighted the fact that diatomites can be used as mineral fertilizer and enhances crop production.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Aksakal, E.L.I., I., Angin and T.Oztas.2013.Effects of diatomic on soil consistency limits and soil compatibility. Ctena., 101:157-163. Rocket, R. 2007.Down the farm? Yields, nutrients and soil quality.Scienceagogo.com
Literature cited 2: Sayadi, M.H. and M.R.Razaei.2014.Impact of landuse on the distribution of toxic metals in surface soils in Brijland city, Iran. Proc. Int. Aca. Eco. and Env. Sci., 4: 18-29. Sayadi, M.H. and M.R.G.Sayyed.2011.Variations in the heavy metal accumulations within the surface soils from the Chitgar industrial area of Tehran (Iran).Proc.Int.Aca.Eco.and Env.Sci. 1:36-46.

ID: 64102
Title: Low cost Adsorbent: Treated and Untreated Bael leaves Powder for the removal of Congo Red Dye
Author: Changdeo Ahilaji Kadam and Mazahar Farooqui
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 19 page.503-508
Subject: Low cost Adsorbent
Keywords: Low cost Adsorbent: Treated and Untreated Bael leaves Powder for the removal of Congo Red Dye
Abstract: The present work deals with the efficient removal of highly toxic congo red (CR) using eco-friendly plant biomass material obtained from easily available Bael tree (Aegle marmelos) part, that is bael leaves (BL)as an adsorbent. The potential of bael leaves powder for the removal of Congo red from aqueous solution was checked. The adsorption experiments were carried out in batch technique. It was found that the extent of CR adsorption by untreated and treated biomass increases with contact time, amount of adsorbent dose, temperature but decreases with increasing initial dye concentration, addition of alt and pH of the system. The bael leaves treated with 10 % formaldehyde showed efficient activity than untreated bael leaves. Our findings also showed that untreated and treated bael leaves showed most efficient adsorption at pH 4.On the basis of kinetic study, pseudo second order kinetics was the best for the adsorption of CR by bael leaves. Thermodynamic properties, like ΔGº, ΔSº and ΔHº was analysed, indicated spontaneous and exothermic nature of adsorption for bael leaves powder adsorbents. Adsorption of CR was also described by the Freundlich and Langmuir isotherm models.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Chaarasia, S. and Shashikant.2001.Removal of basic dye from aqueous solution sing natural adsorbents, equilibrium and diffusion studies. Indian J. Env. Prot., 27 (6):538-544. Srinivasan, S.V. and D.V.S.Murthy.2004.Colour removal of secondary treated tannery effluent using a low adsorbent. Indian J. Env. Prot., 24 (5):332-337.
Literature cited 2: Mas, Rosemal, H. Mas Haris and Kathiresan Sathasivan.2009.The removal of methyl red from aqueous solutions using banana pseudostem fibres. Am. J. Appl. Sci., 6 (9):1690-1700. Lakzian, Amir, et al.208.Adsorption capability of lead, nickel and zinc by exopolysaccharide and dried cell of ensifer meliloti.Asian J.Chem. 20 (8): 6075-6080.

ID: 64101
Title: Seasonal variation and enrichment of heavy metals in sediments of some local streams in Joda Area of Odisha and its impact on the environment
Author: A.Dash, B.Mishra and H.K.Das
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 38 (6) June 19 page.491-502
Subject: Seasonal variation and enrichment of heavy metals in sediments of some local streams in Joda Area of Odisha and its impact on the environment
Keywords: Heavy metal, Seasonal variation, Correlation, Geochemical parameters, Contamination, Pollution load, Natural weathering.
Abstract: In the present study, seasonal variation of heavy metals, such as Zn, Ni, Cu, Mn, Fe, Co, Cd, Cr and Pb in sediment samples of some local streams and Baitarani river in Joda area was assessed in Pre-monsoon, monsoon an post-monsoon periods during the year 2014-2016.Average values of these metals were 0.077, 0.106, 0.125, 2.119, 49.03, 0.07, 0.004, 0.284 and 0.08 mg/g, respectively. My content was high and FE content was very high and values of ISQG and USEPA in all sediment samples. Mostly, seasonal average of these heavy metals was maximum in post-monsoon period and minimum in monsoon period. A positive significant correlation between the metals Zn-Ni, Cu-Ni, Zn-Cu, Fe-Mn, Fe-Cr, Cr-Pb, Co-Cd, and Mn-Cr indicates their similar source input mostly related to point sources. Geochemical parameters, like CF, DC, PLI an Igeo were of highest value in post-monsoon period in most of the samples. The average CF values reveals that the contamination of the sediment samples was in the order Cd>Pb>Mn>Fe>Cr=Co>Cu>Ni>Zn. The mean PLI values were in the range of 1.88-3.068 showing heavy pollution load in sediments. On the basis of Igeo values, the sediments are uncontaminated with Zn and Ni; uncontaminated to moderately contaminated with Cu, Mn, Fe, Co and Cr; moderately contaminated with Pb (mean Igeo of 1.491) and moderate to heavily contaminated with Cu, Mn, Fe, Co and Cr; moderately contaminated with Pb (mean Igeo of 1.491) and moderate to heavily contaminated with respect to Cd (mean Igeo of 3.138).Along with the natural weathering process, mining and industrial effluents, overburden and waste dumps, domestic waste and sewage are the major sources of heavy metals in the water bodies and sediments in the study area. Further, the above-mentioned data indicate adverse effects on human population and fishes which was supported by the village level information and PHC data of the area.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: WHO/FAO/IAEA.1996.Trace elements in human nutrition and health. World Health Organization, Geneva. Milenkovic, N.M. Damjanovic and M. Ristic. 2005.Study of heavy metal pollution in sediments from the Iron Gate (Danube River), Serbia and Motenegro.Polish J. Env.Studies.14 (6): 781-787.
Literature cited 2: Banerjee, U. and S.Gupta.2012.Source and distribution of lead, cadmium, iron and manganese in the river of Damodar near Asansol industrial area, West Bengal.Int.J.Env.Sci., 2 (3):1531-1542. Saha, S.B., et al., 2010.Seasonal variation in physic-chemical parameters and heavy metals in water and sediments of upper estuary, Nagapattinum.J.Env.Biol. 3 (5): 681-685.

ID: 64100
Title: Microbial Degradation of Reactive Textile Azo Dyes through isolated Bacterial strain Stenotrophomonas Acidaminiphila
Author: Ravi Kant Rahi and Varsha Gupta
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 387-392
Subject: Microbial Degradation of Reactive textile Azo Dyes through isolated Bacterial strain Stenotrophomonas acidaminiphila
Keywords: Sanganer, Synthetic dyes, Textile effluent, Biodegradation, Optimum conditions
Abstract: Sanganer textiles industries are one of the largest textile manufacturing zones in Rajasthan. This industrial cluster gains attention because of releasing untreated textile effluents directly into Amani Shah Nala, a local drainage system which pollutes the environment. The textile industries use large amounts of water for dye processing and finishing, which become unhygienic and unacceptable for drinking due to the presence of amines, salts, bleach and acids/alkali. A small amount of some dyes have their own adverse effects which include high water turbidity and less oxygen solubility in water. Microorganisms are found everywhere on this earth, even in extreme conditions. Biodegradation of dyes is the most cost-effective way of treating textile effluent containing synthetic dyes. Effluent sampling has been carried out from seven different sites of Sanganer for isolating indigenous bacterial isolates capable of degrading synthetic dyes. The bacterial strain isolated from Sanganer region, Stenotrophomonas acidaminiphila, showed the degradation of azo dyes is more than 90 % in seven days. For Stenotrophomonas acidaminiphila optimum conditions found to degrade azo dyes were 35ºC temperature, Ph 7 and 100 mg/L initial dye concentration.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Forgacs, E., T. Cserhati and G.Oros.2004.Removal of synthetic dyes from wastewaters: A review. Env. Int., 30(7): 953-971. McMullan, G., etal.2001.a.Microbial decolourisation and degradation of textile dyes.Appl.Microbiology and Biotech., 56 (1-2): 81-87.
Literature cited 2: McMullan, G., et al.2001b.Remediation of dyes in textile effluent: A critical review on current treatment technologies with a proposed alternative .Bioresour, Tech., 77 (3): 247-255. Sriram, N. and D.Reetha.2015.Isolation and characterization of dye degrading bacteria from textile dye effluents. Central European J. Experimental Biology.4 (2): 5-10.

ID: 64099
Title: Assessment of Noise Pollution During Deepawali at Allahabad
Author: Mohd Nafees, Satyendra Nath and R.P.Singh
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 384-386.
Subject: Assessment of Noise Pollution During Deepawali at Allahabad
Keywords: Deepawali, Noise pollution, Firecrackers
Abstract: The present paper described the noise pollution levels at different sites of Allhabad city during Deepawali. Noise monitoring data was acquired for the study during and after Deepawali at selected sites of Baharana (residential cum commercial area), Muthiganj (residential cum commercial area) and Chowk (Commercial area) in the city. The observed noise data of the selected sites are compared with the recommended ambient noise standard of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), India. The observed noise level was higher than the prescribed level. The major cause of higher noise at these locations are due to the use of firecrackers during Deepawali and posts Deepawali. Variations of noise level were influenced by the burning of crackers and traffic movement on a roadside. The present work is helpful to develop strategies for controlling the noise pollution during the festival day.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Jamrah, A., A. Al-omari and R.Sharabi.2006.Evaluation of traffic noise pollution in Amman, Jordan.Env.Monitoring Assess., 120: 499-525. Martin, M.A., et al. 2006.Exposure effect relationships between road traffic noise annoyance and cost evaluations in Valladolid, Spain.J.Appl.Acoustics.67: 945-652.
Literature cited 2: Zannin, P.H., C.A., M. Ferreira and B. Szermetta.2006.Evaluation of noise pollution in urban parks. Env. Monitoring and Assess. 118: 423-433. Evans, G.W., and S. Hygge, 2000.Noise and performance in children and adults.In Handbook of noise and health. Ed D. Prasher.

ID: 64098
Title: Pervious Concrete-Construction methods and quality control
Author: Manoj Nallanathel and Ramesh Bhaskar
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 379-383.
Subject: Pervious Concrete-Construction methods and quality control
Keywords: Pervious concrete, Permeability, Void ratio, Flexure
Abstract: Pervious concrete is becoming one of the solutions for the prevention of stormwater logging and has the potential to produce safer and quieter driving surfaces improving infiltration and groundwater table. In the past, the working of poor pervious concrete and the less experience of the contractor gave rise to labour-intensive construction methods, rising the expense and poorly impacting durability. However, some addressing has to be done in how the mix design process affects fresh and hardened concrete properties during and after placement. The actual mix proportions for pervious concrete should consider the application, the properties of mechanism required and the materials used. This paper explains about the potential of pervious concrete and its properties and focuses on modified methods for the design of the pervious concrete. New admixtures and the advancements of a standard proportioning of the mixture methodology will improve uniformity, strength and effortless arrangement. Normal pervious concrete is with water cement cement ratio between 0.27-0.4 and void percentage of 15-40 % compared to 3-5 % of the conventional concrete. The pervious concrete thus derived will have good permeability to drain off the rainwater and thus build up groundwater table. The future of pervious concrete includes self-consolidating slip-form pervious concrete overlay design.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Barrell, R.A.E., P.R., Hunter and G. Nichols.2003.Microbiological standards for water and their relationship to health risk. Communication and Discussion in Public Health. 1: 8-13. Nallanthal, Manoj and B.Ramesh.2015.Pervious concrete , important and history .IJAER. 10 (33): 247-249.
Literature cited 2: Head, K.H. 1982.Manual of soil laboratory testing (vol2).Pentech Press McCain, Georage N. and Mandar M. Dewoolkar-2010.Pervious concrete-Mechanical and hydraulic properties. Annual Meeting TRB.pp 1-19.

ID: 64097
Title: Innovations in Renewable Jet Fuel in Aviation industries towards cost optimization and pollution prevention.
Author: A.G. Matani
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 375-378.
Subject: Innovations in Renewable Jet Fuel in Aviation industries towards cost optimization and pollution prevention.
Keywords: Lignocellulosic biomass, Renewable jet fuel (RJF), Fischer-Tropsch, Pyrolysis, Hydrothermal liquefaction, Alcohol-to-jet.
Abstract: According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), on average, the aviation sector consumes 10 % of the total energy required in the transportation sector each year. It produces greenhouse emissions which airline executives and regulators have been working on reducing through alternative fuels-especially biofuel drop-in blended with traditional jet fuels. Years ago, United Airlines , KLM, Lufthansa and several other airlines and governing bodies, became one of the very first commercial sectors to commit to limiting carbon emissions over the next 20 years. The future of deploying sustainable fuels to meet these targets along with operational practices to reduce jet fuel consumption and emissions. Some of the effective practices include using more fuel-efficient aeroplanes, optimized flight plans and turning off jet engines while idling on tarmacs. This paper highlights the significance of biofuels in the aviation industries. This paper also highlights various developments in utilizing green fuels by various aviation companies throughout the world.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: European Parliament.2015.Directive (EU) 2015/1513:Amending Directive 98/70/EC relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of Energy from renewable sources. Wang, X. et al. 2011.An experimental investigation on spray, ignition and combustion characteristics of biodiesels, Proceedings of the Combustion Institute. 33 (2): 2071-2077.
Literature cited 2: Wang, X., et al.2011.Effects of ultra-high injection pressure and micro-hole nozzle on flame structure and soot formation of imprinting diesel spray, Appl.Energy.88 (5): 1620-1628. Ochoterena, R., et al. 2010.Optical studies of spray development and combustion of water-in-diesel emulsion and microemulsion fuels.Fuel.89 (1): 122-132.

ID: 64096
Title: Groundwater Analysis With Special Emphasis On Arsenic By Using Multivaiate Statistical Technique: A Case Of Ballia District
Author: Abhishek Kumar, Malabika Biswas Roy, Abaidya Nath Singh and Devendra Mohan
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 369-374.
Subject: Groundwater Analysis With Special Emphasis On Arsenic By Using Multivaiate Statistical Technique: A Case Of Ballia District
Keywords: Arsenic, Contamination, Groundwater, Health, Physicochemical parameters.
Abstract: Arsenic (AS) is a melalloid found in the earth crust. There are three main sources of arsenic in the environment, such as geological, anthropogenic and biogenic .Arsenic contamination in groundwater has become a global concern in the 21st century .An excessive amount of arsenic injection causes keratosis on the soles and palms, skin cancer, cardiovascular diseases, lung and liver carcinoma, etc. Ballia district, U.P., falls in the flood plain of Ganga and Ghaghara river. Arsenic contamination in groundwater of Ballia district. Eastern part of Ballia district is lowland area and the slope is west to east, so the magnitude of arsenic is high in the eastern part in comparison to the western part. The overall objective of this research paper is to find out the magnitude of arsenic in groundwater of Ballia district. In this study, 100 groundwater samples have been collected from different water sources. This situation warrants immediate measures to be taken up for planning and implementation of various management programme for mitigation of arsenic.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Singh, C.M., et al.2010.Arsenic contamination and its management .Int.J. Agri.Env.and Biotech., 3 (2): 175-177. Ahuja, S., 2008.The problem of arsenic contamination of groundwater .In Arsenic contamination of groundwater: Mechanism analysis and remediation. Ed S. Ahuja. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New Jersey and Canada.
Literature cited 2: Naidu, R., et al. 2006.Managing arsenic in the environment. From soil to human health. CSIRO Publishing, Australia. pp 95-115. Singh, I.B. 1996.Geological evolution of the Ganga plain-An overview .J.Palaentol.Soc.India.44: 99-137.

ID: 64095
Title: A study on Water Nutrient Content of Dhanora Reservoir-An Ecological and Pollution Investigation
Author: Abhijit Kandilkar and Arjun Bhosle
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 364-368.
Subject: A study on Water Nutrient Content of Dhanora Reservoir-An Ecological and Pollution Investigation
Keywords: Reservoir, Nutrient study, Ecological, Pollution
Abstract: The present study aimed for assessment of some selected physic-chemical (especially nutrients) parameters of Dhanora reservoir to investigate its status pertaining to water quality. Also, it will be co-related among the parameters for the entire body for generating the baseline data. Our emphasis is to work for water quality maintenance and management. Water quality assessment and its care for drinking , agriculture and other purposes will play a significant role for the healthy aquatic ecosystem as well as its conservation [1].Water sampling was carried out from four different sampling sites of this dam once in a month and brought in the laboratory for systematic analysis. Nearly two years of continuous investigations were carried out, that is June 2016 to May 2018.Water soluble nutrients play a vital role in aquatic reservoirs. Standard APHA procedures were applied for the water sample analysis. In conclusion, the water quality in regard to nutrients is optimum and within the permissible level, except a few values. The reservoir is well surrounded by hills with good quality of fertile soil. Ecologically, it is a healthy water body and not polluted by means of enriching the nutrients and other sources.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Shaikh, P.R., et al. 2013.Study on water quality and tourism development of Sahstrakund waterfall, Maharashtra.J.Appl.Sci.In Env.Sanitation. 3 (4): 147-151. Bhateria, R. and D.Jain.2016.Water quality assessment of lake water: A review .Sustain. Water Resour. Manage. DOI 10.1007/s 40899-015-0014-7.
Literature cited 2: Pushpalatha, J.K.and Easther Cynthia Johnson Mary.2017.Physico-chemical characteristics of Jurala reservoir.Int.J. Life Sci., 5 (1): 111-113. Khan, R.U., et al. 2012.Physico-chemical analysis of Triveni lake water of Amravati district, Mahara-shtra.Biosci.Discovery.3 (1): 64-66.

ID: 64094
Title: Trend of Heavy Metals in Soil and Vegetable from Industrial areas of Bhopal
Author: Veethika Tilwankar, Swapnil Rai and S.P.Bajpai
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 359-363.
Subject: Trend of Heavy Metals in Soil and Vegetable from Industrial areas of Bhopal
Keywords: Heavy metals, Concentration, Permissible, Pollution, Contamination
Abstract: Bhopal is a historical city and the capital of Madhya Pradesh state in India. Bhopal is having two industrial areas in its surrounding, namely Govindpura, which comes under Bhopal district and Mandideep, which comes under Raisen district. Both the industrial areas are having a good number of processing units. Heavy metals are naturally present in the earth and have their distinct role over living organism, humans and plants. Due to industrial pollution, these metals are now creating problems for all living beings. The excess amounts of these metals are harmful to all life forms. The present study was undertaken to analyze the contamination profile of heavy metals in vegetables and soil collected from the vicinity of the above mentioned industrial areas of Bhopal. The samples were analyzed to investigate a load of mercury (Hg), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), arsenic (As), zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni), cadmium (Cd) and manganese (Mn).All the soil samples showed the presence of Pb, Zn, Cu, and Ni. Two vegetables, namely brinjal, spinach and wheat grass were collected and analyzed for heavy metals. All the samples showed the presence of Pb, Zn and Cu.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Sharma, D.K., et al., 2011. Study of the trace elements in Aloe vera L.(Aloe barbandensis Miller) namely liliaceae and biological and environmental importance. J. Chem. and Pharmaceutical Res., 3 (3) : 64-68. Rai, Swapnil, Virencera Dua and A.K. Chopra.2012.Biomonitoring of persistent organochlorines in human milk and blood samples from sub-Himalayan region of India. Bulletin of Env. Contamination and Toxicology.89 (3):592-597.
Literature cited 2: Rattan, R.K., et al.2002.Heavy metals and environmental quality. Indian Scenario. Fertility News. 47:21-40. Gupta, S., et al.2010.Effect of wastewater irrigation on vegetables in relation to bioaccumulation of heavy metals and biochemical changes., Env. Monitoring Assess., 165: 169-177.

ID: 64093
Title: Car Ecoleasing Encouraging Product Service System With Circular Economy to Help Environment
Author: Sunil Anand, Ashutosh Kumar Choudhary and Piyush Singhal
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 352-358.
Subject: Car Ecoleasing Encouraging Product Service System With Circular Economy to Help Environment
Keywords: Car, Circular economy, Eco-leasing, Product service system (PSS), Sustainability
Abstract: The Indian car market is growing at fast speed. The market growth has also pressurized the actors to take inventive steps regarding the reduction of unsustainable burden on the earth. The need for mobility and impact of its use forces the player’s worldwide to improve and innovative the traditional business model for a car. This is also being needed for the Indian car market so as to make use of the advantage while reducing the environmental impacts. The study suggests an alternative business model for the Indian car sector which mainly relies on the concept of leasing rather than selling. The traditional business model is followed and an alternate model is suggested which favours a long term leasing achieved through the principles of product service system (PSS) along with the approach of a circular economy. The model is assessed on the basis of eco-efficiency by calculating the values of eco-leasing low-carbon effect comparison value (ELCV).The results favour the reduction of carbon effects.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Nieuwenhuis, P. an P.Wells.2003.The automotive industry and the environment .Woodhead Publishing Ltd./CRC Press,LLC,FL,USA. Michelini, G., et a l.2017.From linear to circular economy:PSS conducting the transition. The 9th CIRP IPSS Conference: Circular perspectives on product/service.
Literature cited 2: Pieroni, M.P. et al., 2017. PSS design process models: Are they sustainability-oriented? 9th CIRP IPSS Conference: Circular perspectives on product/service-systems. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation.2012.Towards a circular economy-Economy and business rationale for an accelerated transition. Greener Management Institute.

ID: 64092
Title: Air Quality Index of Chennai City-A Case Study
Author: R. Rajamanickam and S.Nagan
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 345-351.
Subject: Air Quality Index of Chennai City-A Case Study
Keywords: CAAQMS, AQI, Chennai city
Abstract: Air quality index (AQI) is a number communicate the quality of ambient air which can be easily understand by a common man.AQI is calculated based on the concentration of pollutants in the ambient air.AQI varies from 0 to 500.If score is O, it is the best air quality and if score is 500, it is the worst air quality. Bed on AQI vale and the corresponding likely health impacts, ambient air quality is classified into six categories, namely good, satisfactory, moderate, poor, very poor and severe. In Chennai City, there are seven continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) in operation at different parts of the city. Ambient air quality data (24 hr average) from 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2017 of these stations was collected and AQI is calculated. Majority of the period AQI of all the stations fall under good and satisfactory category. The responsible pollutant for AQI is PM2.5.The sub-index of other parameters SO2, NO2, CO, NH3 fall under good category for all stations.
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ID: 64091
Title: Characterization of Organophosphate Pesticides in the Agricultural Community –A qualitative Research
Author: Manar Fawzi Bani Mfarrej
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2019
Publisher: Mrs Mohini Kumar
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 39 (4) April 19 page 339-344
Subject: Characterization of Organophosphate Pesticides in the Agricultural Community –A qualitative Research
Keywords: Organophosphates, Acetyl cholinesterase, MRL
Abstract: Organophosphates are widely used as insecticides in agriculture and they are known to be cause of poisoning-Organophosphates work by blocking the pathway for the enzyme acetyl cholinesterase leading to cause respiratory an nervous disruption or damage which in turns result in the insects’ death. These are highly toxic chemicals and they are considered among the Environmental Protection Agency’s main priority group to be reviewed under the Food Quality Protection Act. This research review highlights the use of organophosphate pesticides and their link with different toxic effects on human health. The research focused on the contamination in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The Emirates Ministry of Environment and Water in the UAE analyzed a total number of 8245 commodities samples to test the percentage of organophosphate pesticide they contain. The results showed that samples included organophosphate above the maximum residual level (MRL).Case studies were reviewed and results were discussed. Recommendations from this research review could help to change from chemical activities in agriculture field to more friendly methods in term of sustainable agriculture.
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