Journal of Environment and Sociobiology

P. G. S. Sethy ¹, G. Bulliyya ², T. R. Routray ³, S. K. Kar ²

Affiliations
1 Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, IN
2 Regional Medical Research Centre, ICMR, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN
3 Siksha-O-Anusadhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN

Abstract

The present study deals with the status of serum lead (Pb) level among preschool children in Bhubaneswar Block, Odisha by proton induced X-ray emission (PIXE) analytical methodology. Among the study population, 20.1% children were detected with lead in their serum with mean lead level 0.29 ± 0.66 ppm.The study shows that this area is not contaminated with lead above normal level but lead contamination has started affecting. So precaution should be taken to make the area lead free for future generation.

Keywords

Lead, Serum, Preschool Children, PIXE.

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Anil Mohapatra ¹, P. G. S. Sethy ²

Affiliations
1 Zoological Survey of India, Marine Aquarium & Research Centre, Digha, West Bengal 721 428, IN
2 Zoological Survey of India, FPS Building, 27, J. L. Nehru Road, Kolkata 700 016, IN

Abstract

Chilika lagoon is the largest coastal lagoon in the Indian subcontinent and the much focused Ramsar site of international importance. The lake being an assemblage of shallow to very shallow marine, brackish and freshwater ecosystem and having rich fishery resources witnessed rapid eco-degradation during the last few decades, with increasing sediment loads, decreasing salinity and several other natural changes coupled with incessant anthropogenic pressure, which have altered the natural attributes of the lagoon. The present paper communicates the detailed account from degradation to restoration of the lagoon.

Keywords

Lagoon, Eco-Degradation, Eco-Restoration, Hydrological Intervention, Catchment Treatment.

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