In this issue Ambient Science have not only included the articles based on our ancient knowledge like “Traditionally used Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Kidney Stone” but have shed light on some modern scientific aspects of science also viz., “Cloud Computing: Goals, Issues, SOA, Integrated Technologies and Future-scope” and “Best, Useful and Objective Precisions for Information Retrieval of Three Search Methods in PubMed and iPubMed”.
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(Originally published and written for Green Health Foundation at their blog)
‘Religare’ , a word from Latin means “To Bind”, which evolved to ‘Religio’ to mean something which is a bond and something which someone Oblige to do. Thus evolved the word Religion. Religion further evolved to Ideas. Ideas of some people which convinced others and people decided to take those set of Ideas, Stories and Facts as a common ground for standing together and celebrating!
Different people, different Ideas, different goals, different religions! All Standing tall in their own beauty!
But its not just Ideas which bind us together. A common fact binds us all since the very begining. Not only humans, but even beings who don't communicate with us. The Friendly ones and also the beasts. That Eternal fact which we celebrate daily knowingly or unknowingly! The Fact that we are on the Planet which supports us for Life, and an environment which allows us to be alive to the fullest of human capabilities. That's something to be thankful of! That's the religion we celebrate even by just waking up to life and by evolving generation by generation, race by race. That's a religion we are passively part of.
The gods of this Religion are forces which we interact with and which make us alive. They support our life. Oxygen to breathe, Land to be sure that it will keep us supported, Water to keep us hydrated, air to make sure that we when we speak, our voice reaches to our loved ones! They have been our Gods for so long that we have been unconscious and unappreciative towards their role in our development and existance.
This unappreciative nature of us humans have really compromised our celebrations towards the nature. The trouble in breathing, the sliding of lands, the poisonous water and the diseases in air are now news of our daily life and not unheard of. On the name of progress and higher goals, we ignore the harm done to the environment and choose to be blind towards the environment.
We do it on our daily basis. From spitting on the streets to throwing a wrapper on the bench, we all contribute very minorly to this harm which multiplied by each individuals of earth makes it a huge mess for the whole Eco system to process. The supporter of our lives is now no more able to support us, making survival more and more difficult for the coming generations. Just by being a mere spectator to this change makes us equal criminals. Our homes are spic and span with no piece of dust on top of our expensive gadgets, but we forget to search for the garbage bin when we come outside of the house, not realizing that the asset of the Clean and Green Earth is Priceless and the consequences are much more expensive for the whole planet.
The Planet can be saved, the religion of environment can be protected. All we need is a Start. A Start from our mentality. The realization that solutions exist to the waste problem and we can solve it by just being creative is a good First step. Small steps like kitchen gardening , waste segregation, conserving water, planting trees and so on take us a long way. Understanding that the waste to someone can be a treasure to another being of the ecosystem can reduce the problem of Solid Waste to a great level.
Above all, the understanding that one is Important and make up the entity of the Eco System is the most important belief needed in the present day scenario. The want to change and save nature will find its way in making a better environment and shall make the day after tomorrow worth living.
We do it on our daily basis. From spitting on the streets to throwing a wrapper on the bench, we all contribute very minorly to this harm which multiplied by each individuals of earth makes it a huge mess for the whole Eco system to process. The supporter of our lives is now no more able to support us, making survival more and more difficult for the coming generations. Just by being a mere spectator to this change makes us equal criminals. Our homes are spic and span with no piece of dust on top of our expensive gadgets, but we forget to search for the garbage bin when we come outside of the house, not realizing that the asset of the Clean and Green Earth is Priceless and the consequences are much more expensive for the whole planet.
The Planet can be saved, the religion of environment can be protected. All we need is a Start. A Start from our mentality. The realization that solutions exist to the waste problem and we can solve it by just being creative is a good First step. Small steps like kitchen gardening , waste segregation, conserving water, planting trees and so on take us a long way. Understanding that the waste to someone can be a treasure to another being of the ecosystem can reduce the problem of Solid Waste to a great level.
Above all, the understanding that one is Important and make up the entity of the Eco System is the most important belief needed in the present day scenario. The want to change and save nature will find its way in making a better environment and shall make the day after tomorrow worth living.
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(Originally Written for Green Health Foundation)
It was a lazy morning. I woke up just at the right time to reach my class. I wished to bunk it today, but something about my professors just made me not to miss my class again. I was not late, but Professor was already in the class. Sir never dresses in casuals. Today he looked like he was in a jovial mood.
When the class settled down, he said, “We will discuss a grave issue today. Imagine, you are back at home after a very tiresome day, you have your dinner and go to bed. Your body wakes up to sweet light coming from your window and sounds of birds from outside. You figure out it is time to wake up and you get up despite of not feeling energetic enough. You walk to your window and look outside to the new day and then you look at your watch. It says 11.30 pm. It is not yet the morning! You wake up a bit more and realise that the day light is actually an artificial light source nearby, which has been upgraded to a fancy flood light. May be a hoarding by a new commercial. What will you do?”
My class is very active and quick.
“Put the curtains and go back to sleep.”, piped an answer from a corner. We all had a laugh.
“Ah! Yes.” The professor smiled and continued.
“Let us change the perspective for a while, shall we. We have watches and curtains. What about the ones who depend totally on light for their activities?”
There was a silence for thought. The professor said, “Come on, tell me who all can be affected!”
“Birds”, said a student.
“Bats. They wake at the night.”,added another.
It just took us some more push of thought to add owls, bugs and spiders to the list.
Professor loved looking at us struggle with thought processes.
“Well. If birds wake up early to hunt, and the worms are not awake yet, they will come back empty.” , thought a student aloud.
“But, if birds woke up early and got lost, isn’t there a possibility of them to get tired and may be collapse due to exhaustion? “ another student added.
“Well. That cannot be right. We do not see such stuff happening. Do we?” I asked with scepticism.
The professor smiled.
“Well, let me tell you what happened and what is in the news. In 2008, the Tucker County High School in West Virginia witnessed hundreds of birds crashing on the brightly lit school, when it was still dark. Within minutes the whole school was a massacre scene for birds.”
“Did they give a holiday to the students?” asked a jovial student. The class laughed.
“Oh! It was worse than that! They had to make sure that the place does not carry some bird related diseases. Actually, these phenomenon are widely studied, and these effects are classified under Light Pollution. Birds are not the only ones getting affected. You see, the darkness has its own life. A study conducted by Daniel Lewanzik from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife research in Berlin showed that light pollution slows down the regrowth of the forests. Nocturnal bats are better pollinators than birds and they get scared due to excessive light, not coming out. Fruit eating bats are very good seed dispensers as their droppings contain both seeds and manure. These problems on ecology are well documented. A scientific report by FWRI scientist Blair E. Witherington and R. Erik Martin of Ecological Associates Inc. shows that new born sea turtles have a tendency to go towards brighter areas immediately after hatching, which in a typical natural lit beach will be towards the sea, where the night sky is lit by stars and moon. But in a not so natural beach, the turtles will tend to walk towards the brighter side, which will not be towards the water, and hence eventually perish. These are very few to mention effects on environment. The overuse of unnatural light disturbs bugs, insects, birds, animals, amphibians and even humans.”
The class was silent. They never had thought that artificial light can be so disastrous for other organisms.
“Why do we humans on day to day basis not feel such extreme effects?” I was curious.
“Good Question”, replied Professor. “It is just that we humans are better at adapting due to our advancements in medicines which give us an advantage over animals. We can of course pull our curtains and go back to sleep, we have a good productive life! Very comfortable, with all the fancy lights. We also have the advantage to be indifferent and overlook how all the less evolved organisms suffer. But we even have a very special gift just by being a human. We have empathy. Empathy to the weak. We can feel the pain of others and choose not to be indifferent. We can adjust our comforts, dim our lights a bit, so that the weak ones can also live in peace.”
The bell rang. There was a pause. No one moved.
The Professor sighed. He added with a smile, “Well, it is a choice we can make, to be indifferent or to have empathy , which leaves us all with a question. With we being celebrators of festival of Light, do we actually use light wisely? Class dismiss.
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Hello friends, we are now working more on using CSR as tool for managing our waste. We have done a innovative decentralized waste management project which also gives incentives.
Please look into the link...I hope this is the only solution to make our surroundings clean and most important in controlled expense
We have done this low cost project in Banswara Syntex limited which was super success and now we are doing the projects in Banswara town as CSR activity. The low cost project processed almost 1000 kg of waste/day without any big machinery. This can be best method if to be done in colony, villages etc.
Looking forward for your comments
Team,
We recently installed Fully automatic organic waste converter ( 24 hrs time to convert waste to manure ).We connected the outlet pipe to the drain network as per supplier recommendation, but burning smell and gas leak from the nearest drains point.
Need technical expertise to managed the exhaust fumes coming out of the waste converter.
whether we need to install exhaust , Type of exhaust required, height .... ?
Please write mail to me for more details
Please share your experience
Regards
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environmentrajesh@gmail.com
The above titled book on EIA contains 9 chapters including 'Practical guidelines for drafting EIA report', and 'SEA'.
Priced at Rs 950, it is expected to be useful to the EIA professionals, reviewers, regulators, and students pursuing environmental courses in science/ engineering.
It was unveiled by Hon. MOS, MOEF & CC.
We are looking for a dynamite with high fire & willingness to word hard following senior executives :
1) Position : CEO
Location : Vadodara (Corporate Office)
Qualification : PhD/MTech/ME/BE-Chem/Mech or MSc-Env/Chem+MBA preferred
Experience : 20+ years in Consulting,Industries with hand-on experience in process/production,HSE management.
Dynamic & energetic person with ambition & fire in him or her will be given preference.
KRA in brief : Will be responsible for strategic & virtual business planning & development,all verticals(EIA,Risk & Safety,ISO & Systems consulting,IHS,Electrical safety,Training,DPR,Sustainability consulting), ,executions,required accreditation, certifications for the organisation,bringing more systems & quality,value addition,portfolio development & manpower planning,recruitment's,infrastructure planning,budgeting,strategic collaborations/alliance,business & technical meetings,corporate strategies,etc and not limited to this.
Reporting to Group President & MD
Remuneration : Best in the sector
2) GM/DGM/Sr.Manager/Manager-Risk Management Services
Location : Vadodara (Corporate Office)
Qualification : PhD/MTech/ME/BE-Chem/Mech or MSc-Env/Chem
Experience : 10+ years in Consulting,Industries with hand-on experience in process/production,HSE management
KRA in brief : Will be responsible for Planning & execution of Risk & Safety assignments as Safety audits,HazOp,QRA,Risk Assessment,HIRA,Emergency Plans,Process Safety Management (PSM),BBS,Legal compliance,report writing,training.
Remuneration : Best in the sector
3) EIA Co-ordinators & FAE's (NABET aapproved)
NABET approved sectorial EIA coordinators & FAE's (all NABET sectors)
Send your detailed CV/profile with recent photo & salary slip to :
Group CFO & Head -Corporate Affairs ,
Green Circle,Inc.,
Green Empire,Gotri Rd.,Vadodara-390021 (Gujarat),India
Visit : www.greencircleinc.com /www.envergy.co.in
We require one Environmental Engineer on Urgent basis.
If you have following skills and meet our criteria, please send your CV and contact details at earliest.
Skill/Knowledge required:
1. Knowledge of EIA notification, CRZ notification and other environmental laws/rules/acts.
2. Perfect knowledge of online application and compliance report etc. For Cc&A, CTE/NOC, EC and CRZ Clearance.
3. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14000 will be an added benefits.
4. Skill in Works related with GPCB, MoEF etc.
5. Good English preferable acade in English medium.
Location and other condition:
1. The location of vacancy is in Gujarat.
2. Deputation at our Large Scale client (Govt. Division)
3. One has to stay at the given accommodation.
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RECRUITMENT FOR JRF DST-SERB PROJECT
Applications are invited from the citizens of India for filling up the following temporary position for the sponsored project from the DST - Science and Engineering research board (SERB) (Project NO. XUB/RP/SERB/01) undertaken in the Xavier School of Sustainability of this University. The position is temporary and offer will be initially for a period of ONE Year and can be extended (based on the performance) only for the duration of the project. The requisite qualification & experience etc. are given below
Project Title | Development of Nanostructured Magnetic Material Based Adsorbent for The Removal of Fluoride from Water |
Reference Number | ECR/2016/000589 DATED 29/09/2016 |
Temporary Position(s) | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
Number of vacancies | 1 (One) |
Consolidated Compensation | Upto Rs.25,000/- per month (depending on qualification and experience) |
Coordinator / PI | Dr. Arup Roy, Xavier School of Sustainability |
Qualifications & Experience | M. Tech. in Environmental Engineering/Chemical Engineering or M. Sc. in Chemistry/Environmental Science with valid GATE/NET score. |
Relevant Experience | Nil |
Job Profile | The candidate is expected to develop experimental setup for nanoparticles synthesis and characterization, experimental investigation fluoride removal, performance study of adsorption mechanism, data analysis and interpretation of results. |
Funding Agency | DST – SERB, Government of India. |
The appointment is for a time bound project and the candidate is required to work mainly for the successful completion of the project. Candidate possessing the requisite qualification and experience should send their updated CV with a cover letter to Dr. Arup Roy at aruproy@xsos.edu.in on or before 18th November, 2016. While sending your CV please write “Application for JRF” in subject line of the email. The shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email about their mode of interview and date. Tentative date of interview is 21st November, 2016.http://www.xub.edu.in/images/pdf/JRF-Advertisement.pdf
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Position: Sr. Programme officer
Location:New Delhi
Toxics Link is an environmental NGO, dedicated to bringing toxics related information into the public domain, both relating to struggles and problems at the grassroots as well as global information to the local levels. We work with other groups around the country as well as internationally in an understanding that this will help bring the experience of the ground to the fore, and lead to a more meaningful articulation of issues. Toxics Link also engages in on-the ground work especially in areas of municipal, hazardous, medical, e-waste, plastic waste and management and food safety among others. Working in networks, utilizing community outreach and education, policy analysis, research, training and program development, we work at the state and central levels to help create solutions, which are driven by the needs of people. We are also involved in a wider range of environmental issues in Delhi and outside as part of a coalition of non-governmental organizations.
JOB PROFILE
Responsibilities:
* To devise specific strategies for program development and implementation.
* To develop specific campaigns on environmental issues, engage with policy analysis and advocacy.
* Ability to plan and implement projects on waste management in various parts of India.
* To undertake independent research on environmental issues, analyse information and data.
* To conceive, plan and organize training and capacity building workshops of national, regional and international levels.
* To engage with stakeholders and partners at multiple levels and build networks
* To represent Toxics Link in various national and international fora.
Qualifications:
* Should be post-graduate in environmental sciences/ science stream from a recognized university.
* Should have minimum four years of working experience in the development sector, previous experience in environmental sector( waste Management) will be an advantage
* Possess excellent communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and be a team player.
* Strong analytical and strategic planning skills
* Ability to work independently.
Send in your CV to:
Snigdha Sinha, Toxics Link, H2 (Ground Floor), Jungpura Extension, New Delhi- 110014. E mail: snigdha@toxicslink.org
About CSE
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a New Delhi based public interest research and advocacy organization, is currently seeking a Programme Officer for the Compliance Enforcement Team under the Environmental Governance department.
Established in 1980, CSE over the course of years has been regarded for its rigorous scientific and policy research and advocacy on environmental issues. CSE has made meaningful contributions to shape regulatory policies and bring in changes to make development practices environmentally responsible and socially equitable. Taking into account the challenges of the day, the institution is constantly innovating on ideas and practices that can help realize the vision of a sustainable future.
About the Compliance Enforcement programme
CSE has been given the task of capacity development of Environmental Regulators in the country and has been working in collaboration with Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for this. The team aims to continue this capacity building of various stakeholders on different environmental issues and also engage in research and advocacy including industrial and environmental pollution. The team has also got recognition to extend its capacity building programmes to the elected representatives from across the country and other government departments dealing with human development. The major work of the team includes writing policy briefs, developing action plans and sensitisation to build the capacity of policy makers, local bodies for better compliance, monitoring and enforcement. We are looking for a Senior Research Associate to work for our Compliance Enforcement Team under the Environmental Governance department.
The team also works with managers from industry whose responsibility is assuring overall environmental management of the plants. The team carries out capacity building programmes for managers to help them adopt efficient compliance assurance plan as well as prepare themselves for future by capacitating them in the area of climate change, renewable energy, environmental impact assessment, social impact assessment, land acquisition, corporate social responsibility and so on.
Work Profile
The candidate will be required to substantially contribute to the team’s capacity development work apart from research and advocacy work. Specific tasks will involve-
Research on policy matters and contribute to teams capacity development work;
Analysis of data/information as required for specific research;
Preparation of reports, communication materials, and other publications as necessary;
Communicating with a wide range of stakeholders for effective advocacy;
Enhancing network of concerned stakeholders;
Travel as required for the team’s work.
Required Skills
Strong research and analytical skills and a good hold on technical report writing;
Very good oral communication and networking ability;
Must be able to work under short deadlines;
Ability to think creatively;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Should be disciplined, responsible and flexible with work as per requirements of the team;
Most importantly, given the dynamic nature of the teams work, the candidate needs to be extremely motivated and perceptive.
Qualifications and Experience
• Candidates with a B.Tech/ M.Tech in Environmental Engineering or Masters in Environmental Science, with excellent writing and communication skills and having a work experience of 4 - 7 years in the relevant field
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is based in New Delhi.
Candidates can send applications online (preferable) or by postal services, as convenient. Please send your application stating the competence and suitability for this position, expected salary and availability in terms of date of joining.
The last date of application is Oct 10, 2016. To apply for the above position, please ‘click here’.
Or post your application to:
Ms. Jagdeep Gupta , Executive Director- Planning & Operations
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
New Delhi – 110062
Tel: +91 (011)-29956394/6339/5124
Fax: +91- (011)-29955879
NP: Only short listed candidates will be informed
Weblink: http://www.cseindia.org/content/programme-officer-environment-governance-unit
CSE’s short-term EIA training programme UNDERSTANDING EIA: FROM SCREENING TO DECISION MAKING
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an important tool for decision makers, regulators and stakeholders to understand the potential impacts (adverse as well as favourable) of the developmental activities on environment and society. EIA is a process to internalize the externalities associated with the project activities and cost for decision—making.
Centre for Science and Environment is conducting a five-day training programme aimed at giving practical inputs to participants on conducting sector— specific EIA for mining, power, cement, and industry sectors specified under EIA Notification 2006.
The training inputs to participants would improve their understanding of:
1. Screening and scoping of the study, including identification of legal requirements and formulation of ToR
2. Understanding relevant baseline data to be collected (primary and secondary) and the methodology of data collection
3. Interpretation of data to assess assimilative capacity of the study area
4. Impact and risk assessment of project activities
5. Mitigation and monitoring plan
6. Environment Management Programmes (EMP)
7. Budgeting and Project Benefits
8. Public Hearing
9. Evaluation of quality of EIA Report
10. Presentation of EIA Report
COURSE FEES:
Rs 15,000 for developers, government officials and consultants,
Rs 10,000 for academicians, NGOs and researchers
Rs 7,500 for students
NOTE: Group discount is available.
The course fee is inclusive of service tax.
NOTE: Accommodation can be arranged nearby the training centre, would incur extra charges
COURSE DURATION:
DATE: November 21 - 25, 2016
TIMING: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
COURSE VENUE: CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi – 62
LAST DATE FOR APPLYING: November 11, 2016
OPEN FOR ALL
Functional Area Experts, Environment Consultants, NGOs, Regulatory Institutions (such as SPCB, State Environment Impact Assessment Authority), Students, Decision Makers and Industry Professionals.
For registration: Kindly email at: digvijay@cseindia.org, vikrant@cseindia.org
For any further details contact:
Digvijay Singh Bisht, Sr. Research Associate,
Industry & Environment Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062
Ph: 91-11-2995 512491-11-2995 5124 / 6110 (Ext. 204); Fax: 91-11-2995 5879
Mobile: +91 9891921959, +91 9999160725, +91 9899676027
Urgent Require Environment Experts with following criteria:
1. Post Graduation in Environmental Engineering with 10 years of experience - 1 no.
2. Post Graduation in Environmental Engineering with 5 years of experience - 1 no.
3. Graduation in Environmental Engineering with 5 years of experience - 1 no.
4. B.E in Environmental Engineering or equivalent - 1 no.
5. B.E in Environmental / Civil Engineering or equivalent - 3 no.
6. B.E in Mechanical Engineer or equivalent - 1 no.
7. B.E in Electrical Engineer or equivalent - 1 no.
8. Graduate/Diploma with experience of 1 years - 5 nos.
9. Auto cad operator - 1 no.
10. Specialized in Marathi typing - 1 no.
Interested candidates can mail their CV's on vaishaliharshal@gmail.com
PROGRAMME OFFICER FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a New Delhi based non-profit institution, is currently seeking Programme Officer for the Waste Management Team.
ABOUT CSE AND THE TEAM BACKGROUND
Established in 1980, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is a New Delhi based independent public interest research organisation that aims to promote an informed public opinion in favour of environmental sustainability and sustainable development and bring about fundamental policy change. CSE has been successfully conducting its own brand of activism based on research and knowledge in the areas of industrial rating, urban air quality and urban transport, water supply, sewage management, toxification and rural environmental management.
CSE forayed into solid waste management in the year 2014 with an objective to understand the status of solid waste in our country. Two years hence, our work in this sector has brought a different picture of solid waste management- that it is just not about sweeping cities off garbage. The team aims to engage in research and advocacy for providing effective and affordable policies in the stream of solid waste management in the country. The major work of the team includes generation of data, documentation of best practices, writing policy briefs, developing action plans and sensitisation to build the capacity of policy makers, local bodies for better solid waste management in India and Global South. The overall nature of work of the team is extremely dynamic and remains abreast with current developments.
WORK PROFILE
The candidate will be required to substantially contribute to the team’s research and advocacy work. Specific tasks will involve-
Writing extensively on waste management related issues, best practices, particularly related to the team’s focus;
Research on policy matters;
Analysis of data/information as required for specific research;
Preparation of reports, communication materials, and other publications as necessary;
Communicating with a wide range of stakeholders for effective advocacy;
Enhancing network of concerned stakeholders;
Travel as required for the team’s work.
SKILLS
Excellent writing skills, should be able to present information in a clear and concise manner;
Ability to comprehend and synthesize diverse information;
Very good oral communication and networking ability;
Must be able to work under short deadlines;
Ability to think creatively;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Should be disciplined, responsible and flexible with work as per requirements of the team;
Most importantly, given the dynamic nature of the teams work, the candidate needs to be extremely motivated and perceptive.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE
Candidates with a B.Tech/M.Tech in Environmental Engineering, with excellent writing and communication skills and having a work experience of over 4-6 years in the relevant field
Candidates with credentials in Environmental Journalism/ Journalists with particular background and experience in environmental and policy issues concerning solid waste management and having a work experience of over 4-6 years in the relevant field.
Final candidates will be required to take a writing test.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is based in New Delhi.
The last date of application is Sep 23, 2016. To apply for the above position, please ‘click here’.
Web link: http://www.cseindia.org/content/programme-officer-waste-management-team-0
Or Post it to:
Ms. Jagdeep Gupta , Executive Director- Planning & Operations
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
New Delhi – 110062
Tel: 29956394/6339/5124 Fax: 29955879
NP: Only short listed candidates will be informed
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Dear All
Is Court the only solution for environmental protection and enforcement of Law with long judicial process?
Few University/ Institutes are removing Environmental Studies (a compulsory course at Graduate level as per Orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India) from syllabus. In a recent matter as explained in letter/ representation address to higher authorities below, what can be other solution(s) for such unjustified act?
Some people like A K Katiyar who is professor of physics at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow (UP), India are working to destroy environmental education. A letter was also written in this connection to higher authorities as under:
SPPED POST/ fax: 0522-2287025/email
Date: 20.08.2016
To
Hon’ble Chairman
U.P. State Council of Higher Education, 6th Floor, INDIRA BHAWAN, ASHOK MARG, LUCKNOW-226001 U.P.
Sub: Request for (1) compliance of Order of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India for re-introduction again compulsory subject (Environmental Studies) as earlier in current session in BTech I year syllabus as earlier,
(2) Action in Green Mission of UP Government and to save employment of many teachers of Environmental Studies,
(3) action against Dr A K Katiyar, Professor of Physics, Department of Applied Sciences, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, IET Campus, Sitapur Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh- 226021.
Respected Sir,
Efforts of the UP government in environmental protection and green UP mission are well known and recognized at International level. Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Writ Petition (civil) 860 of 1991 [M.C.Mehta V. Union of India & Ors.] changed the history of India for Environmental education as it is now mandatory course at all UG level in the country. Few people like Dr A K Katiyar (who is Professor of Physics in a UP Government University and do not know the importance of environmental protection), Professor, Department of Applied Sciences, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, IET Campus, Sitapur Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh- 226021, being convener in Board of Studies at University, intentionally violates Orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India (as he know it is compulsory subject as per Orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court) and dropped some 15 days ago (recently) the compulsory subject of Environmental studies from I year of BTech (UG) Program for the session 2016-17 (changed syllabus is available at University website) without any fear of Law/ Contempt of Supreme Court Order. As a result of this many other colleges affiliated with this University also dropping/ deleting “Environmental Sciences” subject, which is compulsory, from UG program in current session. The mission and effort of Government to make UP and country green and more livable environmentally and efforts of the Government are derailed by Dr A K Katiyar; consequently many contractual teachers of environmental studies may be removed in near future, because contract of many teachers for Environmental studies are renewed on session/ yearly basis. On one side Government is giving employments while on another side people like Dr A K Katiyar is creating a situation to fail the policy of Government to create unemployment.
Please sir, there is an urgent need and request (1) for immediate action in the matter to compliance of Order of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India to introduce again “Environmental Studies” subject in current session itself as earlier in BTech Ist Year and all other UG programs (2) for action against Dr A K Katiyar, Professor of Physics, Department of Applied Sciences, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (UPTU), IET Campus, Sitapur Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh- 226021. Email mail: akkatiyariet@yahoo.com Mob. 9415039015, as he is not obeying Orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and being convener derailing the mission UP green of Government, and for playing with career of many Teachers of Environmental Studies.
There is also need to send an immediate order to Registrar/ Vice Chancellor, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (UPTU), IET Campus, Sitapur Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh- 226021 and other Universities to follow Government/ Hon’ble Supreme Court Orders and not to remove the subject of “Environmental Studies” from Ist year BTech program (UG) like all other technical Universities, NITs and other Universities of the country.
Submitted for kind perusal please at the earliest in the interest of mission green UP.
Thanking You
Sincerely Yours
Sd/
[Dr Surendra Kumar Yadav (Environmentalist)]
VPO-Daulcha, Baghpat (UP).
Present address/ address for correspondence:
37, Old Roshan Pura Extn.,
A-Block, Najafgarh, New Delhi-110043
email: skyemvu@yahoo.com, dryes@rediffmail.com
cell: 08010513998 and 08445329764
Copy to:
(1) Hon’ble Chief Minister, 5, Vikramaditya Marg, Lucknow (UP).
(2) Shri Jitendra Kumar, I.A.S., Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department & Member Secretary , U.P. State Council of Higher Education, INDIRA BHAWAN, ASHOK MARG, LUCKNOW-226001 U.P.
(3) Dr. R.P.S Yadav, Additional Secretary, U.P. State Council of Higher Education,INDIRA BHAWAN, ASHOK MARG, LUCKNOW-226001 U.P.- for kind perusal for action at the earliest in the matter please.
SPPED POST; Date: 20.08.2016
To
The Registrar
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, IET Campus, Sitapur Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh- 226021 (U.P.)
Sub: Request for (1) compliance of Order of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India for re-introduction again compulsory subject (Environmental Studies) as earlier in current session in BTech I year syllabus as earlier,
(2) Action in Green Mission of UP Government and to save employment of many teachers of Environmental Studies,
(3) action against Dr A K Katiyar, Professor of Physics, Department of Applied Sciences, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, IET Campus, Sitapur Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh- 226021.
Respected Sir,
I am a responsible citizen and therefore writing you this letter. Efforts of the government in environmental protection and green mission are well known and recognized at International level. Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Writ Petition (civil) 860 of 1991 [M.C.Mehta V. Union of India & Ors.] changed the history of India for Environmental education as it is now mandatory course at all UG level in the country. Few people like Dr A K Katiyar (who is Professor of Physics in a UP Government University and do not know the importance of environmental protection), Professor, Department of Applied Sciences, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, IET Campus, Sitapur Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh- 226021, being convener in Board of Studies at University, intentionally violates Orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India (as he know it is compulsory subject as per Orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court) and dropped some 15 days ago (recently) the compulsory subject of Environmental studies from I year of BTech (UG) Program for the session 2016-17 (changed syllabus is available at University website) without any fear of Law/ Contempt of Supreme Court Order. As a result of this many other colleges affiliated with this University also dropping/ deleting “Environmental Sciences” subject, which is compulsory, from UG program in current session. The mission and effort of Government for green mission and more livable environmentally and efforts of the Government are derailed by Dr A K Katiyar; consequently many contractual teachers of environmental studies may be removed in near future, because contract of many teachers for Environmental studies are renewed on session/ yearly basis. On one side Government is giving employments while on another side people like Dr A K Katiyar is creating a situation to fail the policy of Government to create unemployment.
Please sir, there is an urgent need and request (1) for immediate action in the matter to compliance of Order of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India to introduce again “Environmental Studies” subject in current session itself as earlier in BTech Ist Year and all other UG programs (2) for action against Dr A K Katiyar, Professor of Physics, Department of Applied Sciences, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (UPTU), IET Campus, Sitapur Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh- 226021, Email mail: akkatiyariet@yahoo.com Mob. 9415039015, as he is not obeying Orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and being convener derailing the mission green of Government, and playing with career of many Teachers of Environmental Studies.
Hon’ble Supreme Court of India is well recognized right to clean air and clean environment in number of cases as Fundamental Right of citizens; and importance and necessity of environmental protection in the country.
Submitted for kind perusal in the matter please at the earliest for action within 03 days otherwise I shall be helpless and compelled to approach Hon’ble Court for Environmental Justice.
Thanking You
Sincerely Yours
[Dr Surendra Kumar Yadav (Environmentalist)]
37, Old Roshan Pura Extn.,
A-Block, Najafgarh, New Delhi-110043.
cell: 08010513998; email: dryes@rediffmail.com
Copy to:
(1) Hon’ble Chairman, University Grant Commission, UGC Building, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002- with a request for action as mentioned in the subject or to derecognized (unrecognized) the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (UPTU), IET Campus, Sitapur Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and its affiliated colleges and their degrees in case of non-compliance of the Order of Hon’ble Supreme Court.
(2) Hon’ble Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AITCE), New Delhi-110067- - with a request for action as mentioned in the subject or to derecognized (unrecognized) the BTech Program of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (UPTU), IET Campus, Sitapur Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and its affiliated colleges and their degrees in case of non-compliance of the Order of Hon’ble Supreme Court and directions of Government, as AITCE and UGC were also parties in above mentioned Order of Hon’be Supreme Court.
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