Sponge Iron plants are highly air polluting plants. This type of industry is allowed only in Asian countries especially in India.What are its alternative and how it can be converted into less polluting is challenge of today. We should discuss on this issue.
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Emission monitoring of Diesel Generator (DG) sets are governed by Emission Standards notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India vide G.S.R. 489 (E), dated 9th July, 2002 GSR 771(E) Dated 11th December, 2013.
Often during construction phase of projects it is found that Diesel Generator (DG) sets are fitted with stack exhausts having inadequate sampling porthole. An appropriate sampling porthole location is essential for better results. Please go through my blog https://ecomediaindia.blogspot.in/2017/04/requirements-for-emission-monitoring-of_27.html.
Kindly share this to those whom you feel should know. For any further assistance, please feel to email to sanjay.mishra@ecocorporate.com. Also leave your valuable comments, suggestions and feedback.
Sanjaya K. Mishra
Twitter: @sanjayakmishra
On 4th January, 2017, The Chairman of Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) issued a Public Notice that reads as follows:
All the industrial units/ Infrastructure/Mining projects whether existing or new or under expansion, using ground water are directed to submit their applications with due recommendation of State Pollution Control Board along with ground water quality analysis report, rain water harvesting proposal, flow charts of water balance, effluent discharge treatment plan, details of water supply from other sources and in accordance with the CGWA guidelines placed on the website of CGWB. The Industries/Projects also are directed to submit their applications online. For any further details / clarifications the ground water users are advised to contact the nearest office of the CGWB. Non-compliance of directions of Hon'ble NGT will warrant closure of industries, operation or process or stoppage of supply of electricity or water or any other service, in addition to imposition of costs by Hon'ble NGT for violation of directions. The CGWA has issued public notices dated 14.11.2015 and dated 29.04.2016. in this connection but several industries/projects using ground water have not complied with the directions of Hon'ble NGT. The Industries/Projects are hereby given last opportunity to submit their applications for NOC latest by 31.03.2017, failing which the penal provisions under section 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 can be invoked against industries/projects violating the directions.
The last date has been further extended up to 31st May, 2017 - citing the reason that some industrial associations have approached CGWA for such an extension.
Some industrial associations have widely circulated this legal requirement to their members. As a result some industrial units have acted upon to comply with the prevailing rules. On the other hand many industries, even in the surrounding areas of New Delhi, are found to be still unaware about this legal necessity. Those who are aware are in a state of dilemma about the possible consequences, although those are keen for compliance.
Therefore, through my blog https://ecomediaindia.blogspot.in/2017/05/ongoing-unrest-in-ground-water.html I wish to highlight my view point.
Please do not forget to leave Your valuable comment and share in your circle.
S K Mishra
Twitter: @sanjayakmishra
Hydrogels are hydrophilic cross-linked polymer chains.
They are formed through physical, ionic or covalent interactions.
Due to hydrophilicity, they have the ability to absorb water and swell growing in weight and size.
Depending on the hydrogel type they can absorb and hold up to even 1500 of their weight. Similarly, they can release this water.
The speed of water absorption depends on the type of the hydrogel. Some of the synthetic polymers can take up to 6 hours to swell to complete hydration while natural ones may require only 2 h.
The volume transitions – absorbing and releasing water may depend on the external stimuli which can be physical (temperature, electric or magnetic field, light, pressure, and sound) or chemical (pH, solvent composition, ionic strength, and molecular species).
Hydrogels have various applications: in agriculture, drug delivery, coal dewatering, food additives, tissue engineering…
Hydrogels are extremely useful in agriculture since they can save water and prevent land erosion.
They prevent the soil from being washed away and hydrate it, helping it retain moisture and increase the water-holding capacity. This makes plants survive for longer periods in drought or require less frequent irrigation.
Frequent and intense irrigation can damage the soil making it erode, form crust or harden. The hydrogel gives soil stability, increases permeability and enables better plant growth.
Adding hydrogels to the surface of the soil increases the soil water-holding capacity and the rainfall percolates the soil quite easily.
Not only this, but they reduce the need of fertilization, since the nutrient loss is prevented by reducing runoff.
Alternatively, some hydrogels are made as fertilizers and even have controlled water release so that the dose of the fertilizer is adjustable in time. The nutrient is available for the plant over a longer period of time rather than a rapid availability that ammonium nitrate, ammonium phosphate or potassium chloride provide.
The controlled or slow release of fertilizers from hydrogels do not have official differences. They are achieved by coating or encapsulating the conventional soluble fertilizers. The coatings can be water insoluble, semi permeable or impermeable with pores.
The same principles apply to pesticides and herbicides.
The use of hydrogels is extremely beneficial in cases where post plantation irrigation is limited.
Water release is controlled so that the fertilizer is released according to plants’ needs.
Hydrogels can be made of:
- synthetic polymers
- natural polymers
- combination of natural and synthetic polymers.
The synthetic polymers are mechanically stronger and durable and can absorb more water. They can, therefore be more efficient in agriculture as they hold more water and lost longer.
On the other hand, hydrogels made from natural polymers are biodegradable and often do not leave any bi-products so they are more environmentally friendly.
Drying out before the next hydration makes the hydrogels less efficient so good irrigation is a necessity for the maximum effect.
It is noticed that in saline soil the hydrogels have lower efficiency.
Hydrogels can be applied by being mixed with the soil or by spraying.
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We, Green Circle Inc., are leading EIA & HSE Consulting and Training organisation with ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 & NABL/ISO 17025 certification, based in Western India. We have already applied for NABET and our assessment is already through with 9 sectors.
Green Circle Inc., is having expertise in the field of Environmental Impact Assessment Studies, Environmental Due Diligence, Environmental Risk Assessment, Environment Monitoring & Analysis, Feasibility & Treatability Study, Risk Management & Consulting Services such as Safety Audit, HazOp & HazAn studies, QRA, SIL, LOPA & Hazld, HAZID, PSM, Electrical Safety Audit, Industrial Hygiene Services, Hazardous Area Classification, Disaster Management Plan.
As a part of long-standing business strategy & ambitious expansion plans we are eyeing for Partner / Director level experienced & qualified professionals for our strong and well established HSE Consulting firm’s Indian Operations at :
- Kolkata
- Bhubaneswar
- Hyderabad
- Vizag
- Chennai
- Kochi
- Bengaluru
- Delhi
- Chandigarh
- Amritsar
- Jaipur
- Indore
- Bhopal
- Goa
This is a dream-come-true opportunity for aspiring & experienced professionals for leading the office in a capacity of Partner / Director, thereby yielding good returns from the same. This will be an excellent opportunity for interested professional to lead the organization as an entrepreneur.
This is a dream-come-true opportunity for aspiring & experienced professionals for leading the office in a capacity of Partner / Director, thereby yielding good returns from the same. This will be an excellent opportunity for interested professional to lead the organization as an entrepreneur.
Key Responsibilities Areas:
Be a Part of Joint ownership as a Partner / Director level management roles
Leading the respective Office for Business & Operations
Prepare revenue generation plan for EIA, Environmental & Laboratory Services, Safety & Risk Consulting Services for the clients
To plan the EIA,HSE studies, co-ordinate with the client & Operations team, make presentations to SEAC,SEIAA & MoEFCC wherever needed
Attend business & technical meetings with client, SEAC, SEIAA & MoEFCC-EAC
Close the EIA & other HSE proposals
Providing HSE Consulting , Laboratory Services & Sustainability solutions to the clients
Familiar with SEAC,SEIAA & EAC-MoEFCC meetings and NABET requirements
Reviewing & advising on the EIA projects
Identifying opportunities in HSE consulting areas
Working actively as part of a close-knit team and other partners with a wide range of responsibilities.
Co-ordinating with the Principal office with regular submission of business information on regular basis.
Personal Requirements or Pre-requisites:
10-15 years in EIA, Environmental services & NABET accredited EIA co-ordinator/s
NABET accredited FAE & faced NABET audits / surveillance
Sound knowledge of EIA & NABET requirements
Adequate Qualified and ready to explore more areas in line with this concerned business.
Working knowledge of AERMOD or other related software will be an added advantage.
Professional having skills in field of Safety, Risk will be an additional gain
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Screening & Selection Procedure:
We are having a professional core team .All the intended proposals received, will be scrutinized by the core committee of these experts, in phases and accordingly the further course of action will be initiated.
On completion of successful screening the eligible partner will be invited to visit our facility for further discussion. Later on an agreement will be executed between the parties which will define all the roles, responsibilities and duties. Our agenda will be to keep the table balanced and construct win-win scenario for parties to the agreement. The financial propositions will also be categorically mentioned in the agreement.
If this sounds fascinating and interesting then please send the following details:-
1. Comprehensive CV
2. Your accreditations & approvals like NABET, FAE, ISO assessor/auditor , trainer etc
3. If you already have any organization, then it's Profile.
4. Why do you wish to get associated with us?
5. How do you see yourself for next five years in this business
6. Your Vision and Mission
The details are to be mailed to :
Nachiket Joshi
Group CFO
Green Circle, Inc.,
Email: anf@greencircleinc.com
Cell: +91 9377423242
We assure you regarding maintaining the confidentiality of any details, data or the proposal mailed to us. We can sign NDA also for better clarity.
We requires the services of an enthusiastic candidate to fill the position of Environmentalist.
Qualification: M. Sc. Environmental Sciences
Experience: Fresher
Job Location: Udaipur (Rajasthan)
Job nature: Environmental Consultancy
Salary: Salary will be attractive in the industry and depends upon the performance of the candidate.
Interested candidate may send their CV to: info@egcipl.com
Thanks!
Shiv Kumar Lakhara
Ladies and Gentlemen Environmentalists, PIF announces offer of 2 new online certificate courses that are being launched on World Environment Day [05th June 2017]
1. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
2. FAMILIARIZATION WITH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROTOCOLS
Interested participants may visit www.patentforces.org for further details on course modules.
Dear Environmentalist Friends,
Although solid waste is an inevitable part of human life, we have reached to a level of more than 1,43,449 TPD of MSW generation. With growing emphasis of Swachh Bharat and motivational advertisement by the Government of India by using much adored Bollywood actor Shri Amitabh Bachchan - many group housing societies, industries, hotels, hospitals, commercial buildings and institutions have started composting of bio-degradable wastes. It would be noteworthy to cite here that such composting has been a condition of Environmental Clearance accorded by Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). And there is a tremendous scope still remains in the area for composting of bio-degradable wastes.
So, my blog is focused on the responsibilities in the part of waste generators as specified under section 4 of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Please do go through the link given
http://ecomediaindia.blogspot.com/2017/05/implications-of-solid-waste-management.html.
Do not forget to leave Your valuable comment that would give me chance to improve. Sincere apology in case of cross posting.
Thanking you so very much,
Sanjaya K Mishra
Twitter: @sanjayakmishra
AS NOTIFIED BY Patentforces Innovations Foundation Trust
PIFT is a 'not for profit' entity with mission of providing innovative solutions and supporting community development initiatives across India.
As part of our e Adhyayan (e Learning) initiative, we are happy to announce the launch of 3 NEW online certificate courses in the field of Environment on World Environment Day.
These are in addition to the year round courses on Intellectual Property which we run throughout on regular basis.
Please find attached the brochure notification and opt for a course(s) of your interest and liking. The PIFT courses are on offer on a highly subsidized cost since we are a 'not for profit' entity. We offer these courses at less than 40% cost in comparison to the other commercial entities.
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE ON 02ND JUNE 2017.
These certificate courses are likely to be beneficial from the point of view of skill enhancement and adding up few points in your career profile at the time of annual appraisal. The others may look forward to these courses for knowledge enhancement and skill acquisition. PIFT%20Cert%20Courses%20Registration%20FORM.docx PFIFT%20Brochure%202017%20e%20Adhyayan.doc
Besides, by opting for these courses, you also will feel the satisfaction of supporting a 'not for profit' organization that contributes to bringing out the innovative solutions to make a better India through medium of innovations.
Do visit us at www.patentforces.org
Looking forward to your participation.
Best Regards
Trustees
PIFT
I am NABET (QCI) FAE in Ecology and Biodiversity (EB), Risk & Hazard (RH) looking for category B projects. Looking for empanelment. Interested organisation/persons may contact me on +91 9986119332
Thanks
Sunil
Peenya, Bengaluru
1)Designation: Laboratory Manager Experience : 10-15 Years Qualification: PhD, M.Sc., M.Tech , M.E(Environment ) Location Vadodara Gujarat Annual Package : 6,00,000-7,20,000 CTC
2)Designation: Head HSE Experience : 10-15 Years Qualification: PhD, M.Sc., M.Tech , M.E (Chemical) Location Vadodara Gujarat Annual Package :6,00,000-12,00,000 CTC
3) )Designation:Deputy General Manager {Water, Waste Water } Experience : 10-15 Years Qualification: PhD, M.Sc., M.Tech , M.E (Mechanical, Chemical, Environment ) Location Vadodara Gujarat Annual Package :6,00,000-15,00,000 CTC
Email your cv: pr@greencircleinc.com
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The Center for Science and Environment (CSE) is conducting a five-day training programme aimed at giving practical inputs to participants on conducting sector-specific Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for mining and mineral industry from 12–16 June 2017.
The minerals sector is a key driver of the country’s industrial growth. However, it has brought in its wake severe environmental repercussions and social conflicts. One of the greatest challenges, therefore, is how to make mining environmentally and socially acceptable.
Unfortunately, most environment assessment reports either overlook or poorly interpret critical issues related to mining projects. Hence, there is a genuine need to develop the capacity of those involved in the mining industry, including environmental consultants, mining operators, project proponents, compliance authorities, academics and NGOs to understand the issues and identify and implement solutions for the overall interest of communities and the nation.
What the participants will learn:
Legislative framework-environmental clearance (EC), forest clearance (FC), land acquisition (LA), Forest Rights Act (FRA) and bio-diversity clearance process.
Overview of mineral exploration, mine development and mining technologies.
Overview of mining operations, issues, impacts and challenges.
Filling of Form 1 as appended in EIA Notification, 2006.
Developing terms of reference (ToR) for mining projects.
Data collection, collation and interpretation of functional areas—land use, air, water, hydrology, geology, noise and vibrations, waste management, soil conservation, ecological and biodiversity, socio-economic factors, and risk and hazards.
Tools and techniques for impact assessment.
Preparation of an environmental management plan (EMP), including budget estimates.
Mine closure plans and case studies on mine reclamation in India.
Environmentally sustainable practices like district mineral foundation (DMF), corporate social responsibility (CSR), and star-rating of mines.
Review of the quality of EIA reports.
Quality Council of India (QCI) accreditation process for EIA consultants.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY: Lectures, case studies, class exercises and discussions.
COURSE FEES: Rs 15,000 for environmental consultants, mining operators, project proponents, compliance authorities, Rs 10,000 for academics, researchers and NGOs, and Rs 7,500 for students.
Note: Accommodation can be arranged in the vicinity of the training center, and will incur extra charges
COURSE DURATION:
DATE: June 12 to June 16, 2017
TIMING: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
COURSE VENUE: CSE, 38 Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi–62
LAST DATE FOR APPLYING: May 27, 2017
OPEN FOR ALL
Environmental consultants, mining operators, project proponents, compliance authorities, academicians, students, and NGOs.
Click here for accommodation details for participants
For registration: Kindly emailat: ashutosh@cseindia.org
For details contact:
Ashutosh Srivastava, Research Associate
Environmental and Social Assessment
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062
Phone: +91-11-2995 5124/ 6110 (Ext. 251) • Fax: +91-11-2995 5879
Mobile: +91-8305726507 / +91-9899676027
Hi Folks,
there is a requirement to supply wind power in chennai. see original email from Srikanth, who is part of the cleantech and green india forum. Pls respond if you have the business, organizational, supply chain model for this requirement, directly to Srikanth.- Raghu
Srikanth Anandal <anacorindia@gmail.com>
We have a requirement of around 100000 units/month of wind power for an office space building in Chennai which has a HT connection.90% of the consumption is during daytime. Please let me know if there is anyone in this forum with wind mills interested in supplying power.
Guru Arjan Dev Institute of Development Studies ( IDSAsr), Amritsar has planned to organize two days 8th IDSAsr National Seminar on the theme Education for Sustainable Development: Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Challenges on February 9-10,2018 (which was earlier scheduled for November 24-25, 2017). Seminar aimed to reorient education towards sustainability, which in turn had the potential to impact the way people think. The seminar will help to equip people with knowledge of and skills in sustainable development, making them more competent and confident while at the same time increasing their opportunities for leading a healthy and productive lifestyle in harmony with nature and with concern for social values, gender equity and cultural diversity. Contributions of all the players in the field are of utmost importance. Keeping in view your vast expertise in the field, it will be highly appreciated if you please contribute your thought provoking paper for presentation and discussion at the seminar. All interested are requested to submit their papers before December 2017 end. However, early submission will help us to plan its publication schedule in a better manner. E bro is attached herewith for your ready reference. Meanwhile you are requested to favour us with the tentative title of your paper along with authorship and it’s abstract in 300 words. ESD-18%20ebro.pdf
We are looking for NABET accrediated EIA Co-ordinators & FAE's in Socio-Economic(SE) areas : Send your details : Ms. Sunakshi Angre HR Department Cell 09377430557 Email : hr@greencircleinc.com Send your following : -CV -NABET accreditation documents -Sectors specific work
Department of Environmental Management, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli is one among the state universities recognized by University Grants Commission for receiving grants as per section 12B of UGC Act. It is a member of the Association of Indian Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. University is reaccredited with 'A' grade by NAAC recently. The university main campus (Palkalaiperur Campus) is located at 16 Kms away from Tiruchirapalli Junction on Tiruchirappalli - Pudukkottai National highway (www.bdu.ac.in). Bharathidasan University is one among the top 150 Universities in the BRICS ranking 2016. The University Departments/Schools are offering 177 programmes including 40 PG programmes in M.A., M.Sc. and M.Tech.
Department of Environmental Management (DEM), since its inception in 2005 has made rapid strides frontier domains of environmental science, technology and management.
Admissions open for Masters Program in Environment, Health and Safety Management offered by the Department focuses on advanced management strategies of corporate and regional/global environmental problems. The core idea of the program is to instill evolving concepts of environmental sustainability such as Environmental management systems (ISO 14000), Life cycle assessment of products, Environmental health and safety, OSHAS 18000, Eco-efficiency, Sustainable production and Environmental strategies for sustainable business with emphasis on hands on research and training in these aspects.
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates with B.Sc./B.Tech./B.E
For further details visit www.bdu.ac.in
About the Environment Governance Group
The Environment Governance Group at CSE is engaged in capacity building, research and advocacy for environment protection.
The major work of the team includes - developing policies/plan and building capacity at the level of policy makers, industry representatives and urban local bodies for better compliance, monitoring and enforcement. The team is planning to expand its work in the brick sector in the next year. The major focus of the team would be policy research and advocacy for cleaner brick production in the country which includes both clay and flyash bricks. The team would be working with policy makers, regulators and brick kiln entrepreneurs.
Work Profile:
The selected candidates are expected to be experts in the field and contribute towards policy research and advocacy work in the brick kiln sector as well as experience in delivering capacity building programs in the area.
Specific tasks include:
Research on policy matters and contribute to capacity building programs;
Analysis and interpretation of the data/ information as required for specific research work;
Preparation of reports, communication materials, and other publications as necessary;
Communicating and networking with a wide range of stakeholders for effective advocacy;
Travel as required for the work.
Required Skills:
Research and analytical skills and a good hold on report writing;
Good oral communication and networking ability;
Ability to work in a team to meet deadlines;
Creative Thinker and ability to innovate.
Qualification and Experience:
Bachelor's in Environmental or Energy Engineering or Masters in Environmental Sciences or equivalent, with work experience in the field of environment and social work in brick kiln sector.
Minimum experience: 4 years for Senior Research Associate(SRA); 7 years for Programme Manager(PM).
The designation and the salary would be commensurate with qualifications and experience of selected candidates. The position is based in New Delhi.
To apply for the above position, please visit http://jobs.cseindia.org and choose ‘PM-Cleaner Brick Production’ and ‘SRA-Cleaner Brick Production’. Please submit your application latest by 01 May 2017,
Or post it to:
Ms Jagdeep Gupta
Executive Director- Planning & Operations
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
New Delhi – 110062
Tel: 011-29956394/6339/5124
Fax: 29955879
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be informed
Dear All,
I have completed my M.Sc. with Environment Science & Industrial Safety (Post Diploma In Industrial Safety).
Also having 5 Years of Experience in Larsen & Toubro (L&T) as an EHS Officer.
I want to work abroad, What other qualification is required.
Can anyone guide me in this direction.
Thank you,
Dear Authors,
,We have decided to publish an edited book entitled "
Science of Seed Priming in crop species: From Basics to Recent Advances(Springer)
" which will provide a resource rich in data that gives professional soil scientists, agronomists, engineers, ecologists, biologists, naturalists, and their students a handy reference about soil amendments. Being an expert in this area, We formally invite you to contribute a chapter
as per your choice.Kindly send your formal acceptance of the invitation along with the proposed title for contributing the chapter. Your cooperation is highly solicited in completing the task well in time. We look forward to receive your communication and favor.With sincere regards,
Rakshit
Amitava Rakshit PhD (IIT, KGP)
FSES, FTWAS.Nxt (Italy), FBiovision.Nxt (France)
Review College member (British Ecological Society,London)
Member of World Association of Young Scientists; WSSET,Nottingham
Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Science, Banaras Hindu University(www.bhu.ac.in) ,Varanasi-221005, UP, INDIA
Voice:05422-6701604(Office);09450346890(Mob);E mail: amitavar@bhu.ac.in
Web: http://amitavar.hpage.co.in/; http://livedna.net/?dna=91.7860
