Journal of Environment and Sociobiology

Abhinandan Sengupta ¹, Mrinal Mukherjee ², Bhaskar Majumder ¹, Naveen Kumar ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Environment and Development, Jadavpur University and Paschim Banga Vigyan Mancha, South 24 Parganas District unit , West Bengal, IN
2 Department of Education, University of Kolkata and Paschim Banga Vigyan Mancha, South 24, Parganas District unit, West Bengal, IN
3 Department of Fishery Science, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Chakgaria, Kolkata-700 094, IN

Abstract

The study aims to find out the causes of environmental degradation and it's correlation with socio-economic problems of Chatta Kalikapur Mouza of Thakurpukur- Maheshtala Block, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal where Jeans- fading industries have been mushrooming since 1992. A survey was done to understand the locus of the Dying and Bleaching industry from economic, environmental and social view point. Water samples were collected and analyzed both for physico-chemical parameter and for plankton diversity. Data of soil characteristics taken from State Agriculture Department were also analyzed. The study of land use and change of crop pattern along with water and soil study clearly revealed a rapid degradation of environment. The overall economic development was found to shatter for uncontrolled growth of dying and bleaching industries, making the social fabric more fragile. The study also tried to throw light on the mitigation strategy.

Keywords

Dying and Bleaching Industry, Water Parameters, Plankton Diversity, Mitigation Strategy.

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Mrinal Mukherjee ¹

Affiliations
1 Dept. of Education, Calcutta University, Kolkata, IN

Abstract

Ecology as a science has become suddenly enjoying highest importance in recent years because of the fast deteriorating quality of environment and frequent episodes of ecological backlash and boomerangs. Technology and ecology almost parted away. The success of all strategies and efforts to protect the environment exclusively depends upon how we can inculcate the Environment protective behaviour among the students who are the future architects of our nation. It is therefore very important to assess the level of Environmental Awareness and Environmental Action of the school students. It is very important to note here that the nation cannot afford to miss the inclusion of more than 21.91 million differentially able persons of our country in the mission of Environment protection war. Here an effort has been made to compare the level of Environmental Awareness and Environmental Action of Hearing Impaired students with the students of Normal Hearing Capacity.

Keywords

Environmental Awareness, Environmental Action, Normal Hearing Capacity (NHC), Hearing Impaired (HI).

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