IGNOU AHE-01 P Project – Environmental Awareness among People of Islampur City

In the modern times, the development of mankind by shaping and keeping the environment pollution free as well as according to the need of the individuals, has introduced a number of problems. The development has laid extraordinary emphasis on the environment and accelerated its impact. It is global and covers every spectrum of environment. In the above backdrop, degradation in environment can be noticed as a complicated outcome of the forces connected with several interrelating factors.

Objectives

• To examine the impact of an unexpected number of outsiders i.e. migrants, on existing resources like disposal of waste, water supply, electricity and sanitary conditions.
• To examine the extent of environmental problems which are created by industrialization and urbanization.
• To evaluate the extent of awareness about environmental degradation among people.
• To investigate the role of various organizations such as hospitals, cottage industries, dairies, etc. towards environmental degradation.
• To know the cultural factors like style of living festivals, ceremonies etc., affecting the environment adversely.

Topic Covered

• Introduction
• Environmental Degradation in India
• Indian Policies on Environmental Protection
• Environmental Awareness among People of Islampur City
• Conclusion and Suggestions
• References