IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review

Urmila Sabharwal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department o f Geography, Pt. N.R.S. Govt. College, Rohtak, Haryana ., IN

Abstract

Water is one of the most important natural resources. Life on earth depends on water. Water is the treasure of the world. It is nectar for human society. It is possible to live without food, but living without drinking water even for a few days is definitely life-threatening (Gleick, 1993). Water has been called medicine in Rigveda (Goyat, 2018). Therefore water is one of the basic needs of life. That’s why we all know very well that water is life. This is the reason that all the civilizations developed in those places where water was available. It is well known that the occurrence of a high proportion of diseases and deaths worldwide is linked to unsafe drinking water. Therefore, the availability of potable or safe drinking water is an important element in improving health and nutritional status. Without proper management and planning, water scarcity has been felt even in those areas where water availability is adequate. A similar problem has been observed in Siwara village of Bawani Khera tehsil of Bhiwani district. Due to a lack of proper management in the study area, people are facing the problem of drinking water. Some of the shortcomings of management have been highlighted in this research paper.

Keywords

drinking water, portable water, tap water

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Urmila Sabharwal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department o f Geography, Pt. Neki Ram Sharma Govt. College, Rohtak, Haryana ., IN

Abstract

This paper aims to examine the impact of pollution on the environment during festivals in India. Festivals are a significant part of Indian culture and play an important role in bringing people together. However, these festivals in recent years have started to significantly impact the environment. The present paper focuses on highlighting the impact on the environment during the celebration of major festivals such as Diwali, Holi, Durga Puja, and Ganesh Chaturthi. The elements of environmental pollution are air pollution, water pollution, and noise pollution. Further, the paper highlights the measures taken at various levels such as by individuals, governments, and non-government organizations to spread awareness among the public regarding the negative consequences. Finally, the paper concludes with a discussion on the importance of sustainable practices and how they can be incorporated into festival celebrations to ensure a better future for both people and the environment.

Keywords

Dussehra, Hindu festival, pollution

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