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Time of India
29-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Experts deliberate on ways to protect nature
Patna: Experts at a seminar on World Nature Conservation Day on Tuesday highlighted the environmental concerns and deliberated on strategies to protect mother nature. The seminar titled 'Conservation strategies: Bihar's path to ecological balance', was organised by Asian Development Research Institute (ADRI) and hosted by Patna University and Patna Science College's geology department. Mousumi Gupta of ADRI expressed concern over consistent Covid-19 virus loads and unpredictable spread pattern of the virus. She advocated for cleaner cooking fuels, improved ventilation and launch of cancer awareness programmes, citing her collaborative study with Mahavir Cancer Sansthan on female lung cancer. Discussions on global warming also featured at the seminar. Gopal Sharma, interim director of the National Dolphin Research Centre, said there has been a 68% reduction in biodiversity due to 1°Celsius global temperature rise since 1970. He proposed rainwater harvesting and rooftop gardening to combat urban heat islands. Syed Md Saalim of Patna University illustrated Arctic sea ice shrinkage since 1984, linking it to global warming impact on monsoons and agriculture in India. Sunil Kumar Gupta of EIACP at CSEC-ADRI lauded Bihar's govt for providing integrated 'chullahs' and LPG cylinders to curb air pollution. Atul Aditya Pandey of Patna University's geology department highlighted the university's research on the flood-prone Kosi river and water conservation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses In Pagerwojo Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo Dr Alka, principal of Patna Science College, urged a return to traditional Indian practices. Bhavuk Sharma said one out of four cities globally face water crisis. He expressed concern that north Bihar was experiencing rapid groundwater depletion, suggesting that rainwater harvesting was the need of the hour. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Sunil Kumar Gupta.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Green zones suggested to tackle pollution in city
Patna: Owing to the rising temperatures, construction of "green zones" have been proposed in both rural and urban areas of Patna. This suggestion was made on Van Mahotsav on Tuesday by Mousumi Gupta and Sunil Kumar Gupta, senior officials at environmental information, awareness, capacity building and livelihood programme (EIACP) at the Asian Development Research Institute (ADRI). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Patna, "a heat-stressed concrete jungle" as described by Gupta, needs green zones much like the Tarumitra bio-reserve. These zones will also promote initiatives such as rainwater harvesting, construction of green buildings, cultivation of medicinal plants and energy generation from renewables like solar power. These additions would help reduce air and water pollution while simultaneously creating sustainable employment and affordable housing. Green zones have potential to contribute to a healthier lifestyle of all citizens. ADRI also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tarumitra for future collaborations to fight climate change. Apart from this, the Van Mahotsav also included a painting competition, a tour of the bio-reserve, a screening of a documentary on 'Mission Life' and an awareness talk about the reserve's medicinal plants.
The Hindu
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
SEIL Energy's fire brigade saves lives in 157 medical and fire emergencies last year, says official
Nellore-based independent power producer SEIL Energy India Limited's fire brigade saved several lives and valuable properties in 157 medical and fire emergencies (seven fire incident calls, 13 labour pain calls, 17 road accident calls and 120 other serious emergency calls) during the last one year. Sunil Kumar Gupta, Head – O&M (Operations and Maintenance) at SEIL Energy India, revealed said this while lauding the efforts of the company's fire brigade team in supporting the community during emergencies. He highlighted their world-class safety practices on the occasion of 'National Fire Service Fortnight' valedictory ceremony here on Monday. The company has conducted various fire safety awareness programmes and competitions for employees and associates during the last 15 days. He presented the awards and prizes to the winners of various contests. The fire brigade team demonstrated its preparedness with various fire-fighting mock-drills and exhibited its commitment to ensure safety for its employees and the community.
