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Paryavaranam Suraksha - Dr. Ankit Todi
Paryavaranam Suraksha - Dr. Ankit Todi
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disposal of harmful chemicals, uncontrolled contamination of rivers and water
bodies, improper disposal of sewerage and human wastes, unabated disposal of
non-biodegradable items. Industrial growth in Indian over few decades has been
tremendous. Development of tourism led to establishment of hotels and restaurants
besides creation of disposable products of the convenience of tourists. Except few
planned and organised cities and towns there is haphazard growth and unregulated
activities adding to the problem of degraded environment effecting not only the
human race but other living creatures and plants.
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Forest Act, 1927, were concerned with preservation of environment and
conservation of natural resources.
Although since sixties world over concern has been raised for safe and
clean environment but in India only since last few years it has become a matter of
concern to protect the quality of environment with formulation of stringent laws
for regulating the activities of environmental degradation. Constitution of India
incorporated specific provisions on environmental protection during 1976 in the
form of Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties enunciating
the national commitment to protect and improve environment. This was done
inspite of there being sufficient provisions in the Seventh Schedule Lists under
Article 246, empowering the Union and State Governments to make laws for
protection of environment and conservation of natural resources.
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lacking required activeness in implementation of the laws in proper co-ordination
with various State Departments and other stakeholders.
India with its rich cultural heritage and ethos depicting awareness about
importance of environmental protection and conservation of natural resources is
endangered by large development projects and short-sighted location based
decisions. Environmental Experts cautioned of environmental pollution having
reached such an alarming rate that world is increasingly becoming unsuitable for
human habitation. Environmental hazards in India are posing serious threat to
human life, more particularly to children and elders. As an individual, unless we
develop positive values and have a responsible approach towards environment
protection in our daily life even the well formulated norms and policies of the legal
system will be turned into a storehouse of spectators. As an individual social
responsibility it has become increasingly important for formulation of positive
ecological and environmental values as the basis for our wider practicing role
toward the mother earth.
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