UCOST, DEHRADUN AND DRDO, NEW DELHI Sponsored
National Seminar on
GLOBAL WARMING : IT'S IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMY, SOCIETY AND POLITICS
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
S.M.J.N. (P.G.) COLLEGE, HARDWAR (U.K.)
(Affiliated to H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Garhwal)
December 27-28, 2008
A two day national seminar on "Global Warming : It's Impact on Environment, Economy, Society and Politics" was organised by Science Faculty of S.M.J.N. College, Govindpuri, Haridwar, affiliated to H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand on 27th and 28th December, 2008 at College premises as per Scheduled Programme.
On 27th December 2008, the inaugural session and 1st technical session were held, while the 2nd and 3rd technical session as well as the valedictory session were held on 28th December 2008. The session wise brief proceedings of the seminar are as follows :
THE INAUGURAL SESSION
The inaugural session of the national seminar began at 9:45 a.m. with the introductory address of the Seminar Director Dr. T.S. Tomar, Reader in Commerce Department and Incharge of Science Faculty of the college. He extended a warm welcome to all the distinguished guests, scholarly delegates and media persons. Shri Chandi Prasad Bhatt, International Fame Environmentalist, Mahant Tryambak Bharti, Secretary, Panchayati Akhara Shri Niranjani, Haridwar and Shri H.C. Awasthy, IPS, Joint Director, CBI, New Delhi, graced the inaugural session as Chief Guest, Chairperson and guest of honour respectively. Prof. Ramesh C. Sharma, Head Environmental Sciences of H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar and Prof. D.R. Khanna, Deptt. of Zoology and Environmental Sciences, Gurukul Kangari University, Haridwar were present as key note speakers. Mahant Bilkeshwar Giri, President of the College was present in the inaugural session.
With the permission of Chairperson Dr. T.S. Tomar, Director of the Seminar requested Shri Chandi Prasad Bhatt, Mahant Tryambak Bharti and Shri H.C. Awasthy to inaugurate the seminar. On the request of Dr. T.S. Tomar, the director of the seminar, the seminar was formally inaugurated by the distinquished guests with the release of the souvenir.
Prof. R.C. Sharma in his key note address gave an overview of the impact of climate change and global warming on environment, economy, society and politics the blamed industrial revolution for Global Warming and Climate Change. He spoke on the state of environmental degradation with reference to Gangotri glaciers.
Prof. D.R. Khanna, Gurukul Kangri University in his presentation told about the effects of Global Warming. He said the requirement for modern amenities of the society has caused imbalance in the environment, depletion of ozone layer, loss of biodiversity, unpredictable heavy rains in some part of the earth, change in climate and introduction of some new diseases. He cited the examples of environmental management from ancient Vedas and Puranas.
Honourable guest Shri H.C. Awasthy said that every problem is related to law and order. Global warming and climate change will reduce agricultural yield. High demand and less resources in the market will create problem in maintaining law and order as people will fight among themselves on shortage of food. Besides scarcity of cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables there will shortage of drinking water. Not only states but different countries will fight among themselves on drinking water. He told that the next world war will be on drinking water.
Shri Chandi Prasad Bhatt congratulated the organising secretary, Dr. Madhu Sharma, Dr. Tomar and Dr. A.K. Misra, Principal of the College for organising this great event on the bank of the holy Ganges at Haridwar. Honourable chief guest Shri Chandi Prasad Bhatt (Raman Megasasya award winner) spoke on the deterioating state of Himalayan mountain and impact of retreat of Gangotri glacier on the flow of Ganga River. He urged people and scientist to work for the protection of the environment. He stressed on planting trees to fight global warming. He also told that today there is a need of second chipko movement to save plants.
Mahant Shri Triyambak Bharti cited the examples of environmental management from ancient Vedas and Purans. He called upon the scientists to follow the principles of environment for the well being of human beings. He also told that Global Warming can be minimized by living a simple life.
TECHNICAL SESSION - I
After the lunch break on 27th December 2008, the 1st technical session began under the chairmanship of Dr. N.K. Agarwal, Reader, Deptt. of Zoology, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Badshahithaul, Tehri Garhwal, Prof. V.K. Taneja, Ex-Dean, Gurunanak Dev University, Amritsar was the chief guest of the session, Dr. M.M. Gupta, Reader in Commerce of the college, Co-ordinated the technical session - I. During this session a total of 14 research paper and articles were presented by the delegates visited and participated from all over the country.
The session was mainly devoted on the global warming its impact on environment, economy and its consequences.
The first speaker was Dr. Rajan Kumar Gupta, Reader, Govt. (P.G.) College, Rishikesh. He presented his paper on Ozonehole and effects of UV rays on earth. He shared his vast experience of Antartica expedition.
Dr. Sangeeta Madan, Lecturer, Deptt. of Microbiology, Kanya Gurukul Mahavidayalaya, Haridwar focussed on the global warming and its impact on environment, agriculture and on health. She told that climate change has resulted in melting of ice, rise in sea levels, increase in temperature differences between air over the land and over the sea, causes strong shore wind and more intense currents in coastal areas. Effect of climate warming on agriculture involves reduce in crop yield, increase in the frequency and duration of droughts, decrease in soil moisture in agricultural soils. Human health may also be affected by climate warming indirectly. Mosquitoes and other disease carrier would expand their range into the newly warm areas and spread malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever etc. and more severe heat waves during summer months will cause an increase in the number of deaths.
In her paper presentation Garima Arya, Lecturer, Deptt. of Microbiology from Kanya Gurukul Mahavidayalaya, Haridwar stated that carbon dioxide from the atmosphere can be reduced by culturing some microorganisms in soil like Fungi, Fusarium, Aspergillus and Trichoderma and bacteria cytophagaa, vibrio, cellulomonas, streptomonas and streptomyces, these microorganisms in soil convert carbon dioxide to various useful organic compounds.
Ms. Neeraj Tomar, Lecturer, Deptt. of Zoology from Chinmaya College of Science, BHEL, Haridwar discussed main causes of Global Warming. she said that Global Surface Temperature has increased by 0.20C per decade in the past 30 years.
Ms. Chitra Sharma, Deptt. of Botany from D.A.V. (P.G.) College, Dehradun presented her research paper on effect of global warming on growth and productivity of tea plants. She stated that global warming have resulted in early falling of tea leaves, reduced levels of seedlings and reduction in growth of the plant and hence less production of tea leaves was noted.
Dr. Pooja Arora, Lecturer, Deptt. of Zoology from K.L.D.A.V. (P.G.) College, Roorkee presented her research paper on effect of Abiotic factors on Puropsyll depressa crawford. She emphasized on the temperature effects on insect pest.
Dr. Geetali Padiyar, Reader, Department of Sociology from SRT Campus, Badshahithaul, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Dr. Savita Upadhaya, Salvan Public School, Gurgaon (Haryana), Dr. Aparna Vats, Deptt. of History, R.G.P.G. College, Meerut, Dr. Atula Bhaskar, Lecturer S.N. College, Amritsar and Ms. Anjana Sharma, Research Scholar from Gurunanak Dev University, Amritsar in their presentations emphasized on the sociological and environmental aspects of global warming.
A wide discussion was held among the delegates to discuss the other issues. At last the chairperson Dr. N.K. Agarwal, Reader, Deptt. of Zoology, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Badshahithaul, Tehri Garhwal summarised the views and thoughts of the deligates, who presented their paper in the session.
TECHNICAL SESSIONS - II AND III
The 2nd technical session scheduled on 28th December, 2008 began at 9.00 a.m. under the chairmanship of Dr. S.K. Joshi, M.D., Addl. Medical Supdt. from State Ayurvedic College, Gurukul Kangari, Haridwar. Prof. M.R. Dave, ex-principal from J.P. Pardiwala Arts and Commerce College, Gujarat was the chief guest of the session. Dr. S.K. Batra co-ordinated this session.
During the session II total twenty research papers and articles were presented by the delegates. Both technical sessions were devoted on impact of global warming on environment, economy, society and world politics.
Dr. N.K. Garg, Head of Economics Deptt. of the College emphasized on relevance of planning, market mechanism and global warming.
Dr. S.K. Joshi told that outbreak of Filaria and Malaria in Haridwar is the result of global warming which otherwise is the disease of coastal region. He also told that in future high temperature will favour the growth of disease causing micro organisms such as viruses and bacteria. High temperature increases the strength and reproductive rate of micro organisms.
Climate change and global warming has increased the body temperature of human beings and this has resulted in increased rate of respiration, heart beat, migraine and metabolism. In future new diseases will be seen in human beings.
Prof. M.R. Dave, Ex. Principal from J.P. Pardiwala Arts and Commerce College, Gujarat directed towards solutions to the problem of global warming. He told that more public awareness is required. He stressed on banning the use of polythene. In a very friendly manner he said that global warming can be mitigated by increasing the greenery on Mother Earth. He stressed on planting Trees on birthdays and other ceremonies. Use of flowers should be avoided to sake our environment, he pointed out.
Neha Bharti, student of PGDCA from S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College, Haridwar pointed out that the Green House Gases (GHG's) are the main culprit in Global Warming and Climate change. She hold that Global Warming is responsible for loss of biodiversity and change in Tropical vegetation.
Dr. Mridula Joshi, Lecturer from Kanya Gurukul Mahavidayalaya, Haridwar in her presentation on Paryavaran Sanrakshan ke Vedic Sandarbh cited the examples of environmental management from ancient Vedas and Purans. She said that the 'Earth' should be treated as 'Mother' and people must pledge to save it for future generations.
Dr. S.K. Kulshrestha, Reader from S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College focussed on impact of climate change on agriculture. He told that Developing countries will be severely affected from Global Warming.
Mrs. Anamika Choudhary from S.M.J.N. College, Haridwar presented her views on economic efficiency and ecological sustainability. She told that everything that we do today is inextricably intertwined with our ecosystem. This is all too evident in the increase in global air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice and rising sea levels. She also said that development which is not equitable will not be sustainable in the long run. There can be no better common future without a better common present. Therefore, we will have to develop appropriate technologies and public policies for achieving the desired rates of growth without lessening the long term production potential of soil and water. Dr. Hitesh Joshi, Senior Lecturer from Govt. (P.G.) College, Rishikesh told that Global Warming is a current issue and is more dangerous than terrorism.
In the opinion of Gagan Matta, Research Scholar in Zoology from Guru Kangri University, Haridwar, the global warming is the most important environmental issue the world facing today. In his presentation he tried to show the impacts of global warming on society.
Dr. Shiv Kumar Chauhan, Lecturer in Commerce from S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College, Haridwar told that climate change could result in big catastrophes and casualities. It affects human health, alters agricultural production, decreases food and increases flooding.
Research Scholar Seema Bawa from Gurunanak Dev University, Amritsar presented article on Vishwa Tapan : Paryavaran Surksha ke Vedic Sutra. She told that Sholoks in all four Vedas consider Water, Earth, Wind, Fire, Plants, Space and Sky as a important component of life. At every cost we must save earth.
Ms. Anjana Sharma from Gurunanak Dev University, Amritsar focussed on effects of global warming on the economy. She told that property insurers are predicting that worsening storms caused by global warming could eventually bankrupt the insurance industry. Insurance companies are now trying to form strategic alliances, and pool resources which could cover severe economic loss from climatic changes.
Dr. Atul Upreti, Deptt. of Zoology, S.S. (P.G.) College, Shahjahanpur emphasized on Global Warming in relation to plant and animal diseases. He said Global Warming is the main cause of increase in disease manifestation in plants and animals.
Dr. Verinder Wahla, Lecturer in Zoology Department from Kanya Gurukula Mahavidayalaya, Haridwar said that Global Warming can be mitigated through afforestation.
Dr. Madhu Sharma, Lecturer, Deptt. of Botany from S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College, Haridwar mainly focussed on the control of global warming. She told that it can be controlled by two approaches, one is mitigation and the second is adaptation to climate change.
Dr. Sunil Kumar Batra, HOD Commerce from S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College, Haridwar stressed on the control of global warming through planned development.
Technical session third was started at 11:30 a.m. as per scheduled.
The main speaker of this technical session, Prof. B.D. Joshi, Faculty of Life Sciences, Gurukul Kangari Univesity, Haridwar presented an overview of global dimensions of Global Warming : The Causative of Climate Change. He told in future due to climate changes Beaches will be submerged in water and economy of people of coastal areas will be affected. Birds and other animals are migrating from warmer region to colder region, so biodivesity of warmer region is deteoirating every years. Malaria and Asthma patients are rising in Pithoragarh region of Uttarakhand State. About 30% of school going children in Delhi are Asthma patients. He told that now summers are of longer duration. About 80% of world population suffers from dehydration and heat strokes in summers and mortility rate during summers have been increased by 20%. He emphasized on recycling of waste material to fight global warming.
Dr. Anand Shankar Singh, Reader from Chinmaya College of Sciences, BHEL, Haridwar stressed on banning polythene bags to check pollution. He also told about fuel cell car which run on Hydrogen and oxygen gases for smoke free environment.
Alok Kumar Pandey, Research Scholar from D.B.S. (P.G.) College, Dehradun spoke on the world politics on global warming and climate change. He blamed developed countries like Russia and U.S.A. for deteriorating the environment. He told that developed countries are the main culprits in harming the environment.
Pallavi Pal, Research Scholar from Gurukul Kangari University, Haridwar told global warming is a burning issue and high concentration of green house gases in the atmosphere causes global warming. Human activities increases concentration of gases in the atmosphere and due to global warming species survival have become difficult. She told global warming is a fast approaching reality and collective efforts are needed to control it.
Ch. Fazal Rehman, Research Scholar in zoology from Uttaranchal College of Science and Technology, Dehradun considered earth as a best monument. In his views global warming is a natural phenomenon, but unwanted human activities are enhancing the phenomenon. He told an initiative need to be taken to control it.
Miss. Seema Gupta, Student of M.Sc. Final Zoology Department from Govt. (P.G.) College, Rishikesh spoke on the global warming and its impacts on forests, mountains and on human health.
Miss Shikha Nautiyal, Student of M.A. Final Sociology Deptt. from S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College, Haridwar presented her article on the effect of Ozone depletion on human beings. She told that increase in number of patients of skin cancer is due to ozone depletion.
VALEDICTORY SESSION
The valedcitory session began after lunch break at 2:30 pm. on December 28, 2008 under the chairmanship of Mahant Bilkeshwar Giri, president of the College and honoured by the Member of Executive Council, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Garhwal, Dr. Yogender nath Sharma 'Arun' as the Chief Guest. Valedictory function was graced by Honourable guest Prof. Naresh Misra, HOD Hindi from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak. Prof. S.N. Mishra, Head faculty of Bio-Sciences from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak and Shri Ashutosh Gautam, Deputy General Manager from India Glycol Limited, Bazpur, Kashipur were present as Valedictory Speakers.
The report of the seminar was presented by the Organizing Secretary, Dr. Madhu Sharma, Deptt. of Botany from S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College, Haridwar. She stated that in the seminar about 200 academicians, scholars and guests from nine universities covering six states of the country, participated actively in the discussion. More than fifty participants of the state of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Chandigarh and Punjab presented their views and papers in the seminar.
The Chief Guest of the valedictory session, Dr. Yogender Nath Sharma 'Arun' congratulated the Organizing Secretary, Dr. Madhu Sharma for organising this mega event on current issue of global warming. He stressed on the Management of the waste in Holy River The Ganga. He told that Environmental education is to be organised to improve the knowledge, skills and attitude of the individuals regarding pollution and its management. For providing such knowledge both formal and informal education imparting organizations should come forward and follow an integrated approach.
Young scientist awards and gold medals were given by Action for Sustainable Efficacious Development and Awareness (ASEA), Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar for best paper presentation to Dr. Rajan Kumar Gupta, Reader, Govt. (P.G.) College, Rishikesh, Mr. Gagan Matta, Research Scholar in Zoology from Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar and to Dr. Sangeeta Madan, Lecturer, Deptt. of Microbiology from Kanya Gurukul Mahavidayalaya.
Prof. S.N. Mishra, Head of faculty of Bio-Sciences, Maharashi Dayanand University, Rohtak in his address, pointed out that the global warming is the main concern today. According to him most of the Temperate regions are warming, changes in Monsoon period can be seen and plants which require natural chilling (natural Vernalization) are affecting by global warming. He also discussed problems, which will be faced by coming generations due to global warming. He added that common people will suffer more from it and poor people will spend more on purchasing limited resources in the market. He further stated that management at every sector is needed to retard global warming for certain period of time and he urged people to consume things in a balanced way.
Shri Asutosh Gautam, D.G.M. from India Glycol Limited, Kashipur spoke on the actions required for reducing the chances of global warming. According to him pollution should be abated by recoverings and reductions of material at the source level and recycling and reusing the things. He told that alcohol can be produced from molasses which is a waste material of Sugar Industries. He stressed on Biocompositing by aerobic process and also told that Biogas can be generated from the effluents of Agricultural based industries. He hoped that the recommendations emerging from the deliberations of the seminar will not only generate academic interest but also contribute to develop appropriate policies. Finally the vote of thanks to delegates, participants audience and guests was given by the Director of the seminar, Dr. T.S. Tomar. He congratulated the Organising Secretary, Dr. Madhu Sharma for organising the seminar successfully.
Dr. Madhu Sharma, organising secretary of the seminar added that this seminar provided as appropriate platform to discuss various issues related to climate change, global warming and its impact on environment, economy, society and politics. The findings and suggestions from the discussion of the seminar may be summerised, she continued that pollutants and chemicals which cause health hazards, pollute environment, deplete ozone layer must be banned. People should be encouraged to use environmental friendly technologies and fuels in their cars. A sustainable development strategy should be devised through a range of policies and pogrammes to reduce the pace of climate change. Bureau of energy efficiency should be set up to monitor energy conservation and to improve energy efficiency. More Trees must be planted to save the Mother Earth. Environmental education is to be organised to improve the knowledge, and attitude of the people regarding pollution and its management. For educating masses both formal and informal education imparting organisations should come forward and follow an integrated approach. She further told that in order to jointly develop a strategy and statutory back-up plan for minimizing global warming, individual and institutional, a two-day National Seminar on Global Warming was organisd.
Dr. Madhu Sharma
Lecturer, Deptt. of Botany
Organising Secretary
National Seminar on
GLOBAL WARMING : IT'S IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMY, SOCIETY AND POLITICS
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
S.M.J.N. (P.G.) COLLEGE, HARDWAR (U.K.)
(Affiliated to H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Garhwal)
December 27-28, 2008
A two day national seminar on "Global Warming : It's Impact on Environment, Economy, Society and Politics" was organised by Science Faculty of S.M.J.N. College, Govindpuri, Haridwar, affiliated to H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand on 27th and 28th December, 2008 at College premises as per Scheduled Programme.
On 27th December 2008, the inaugural session and 1st technical session were held, while the 2nd and 3rd technical session as well as the valedictory session were held on 28th December 2008. The session wise brief proceedings of the seminar are as follows :
THE INAUGURAL SESSION
The inaugural session of the national seminar began at 9:45 a.m. with the introductory address of the Seminar Director Dr. T.S. Tomar, Reader in Commerce Department and Incharge of Science Faculty of the college. He extended a warm welcome to all the distinguished guests, scholarly delegates and media persons. Shri Chandi Prasad Bhatt, International Fame Environmentalist, Mahant Tryambak Bharti, Secretary, Panchayati Akhara Shri Niranjani, Haridwar and Shri H.C. Awasthy, IPS, Joint Director, CBI, New Delhi, graced the inaugural session as Chief Guest, Chairperson and guest of honour respectively. Prof. Ramesh C. Sharma, Head Environmental Sciences of H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar and Prof. D.R. Khanna, Deptt. of Zoology and Environmental Sciences, Gurukul Kangari University, Haridwar were present as key note speakers. Mahant Bilkeshwar Giri, President of the College was present in the inaugural session.
With the permission of Chairperson Dr. T.S. Tomar, Director of the Seminar requested Shri Chandi Prasad Bhatt, Mahant Tryambak Bharti and Shri H.C. Awasthy to inaugurate the seminar. On the request of Dr. T.S. Tomar, the director of the seminar, the seminar was formally inaugurated by the distinquished guests with the release of the souvenir.
Prof. R.C. Sharma in his key note address gave an overview of the impact of climate change and global warming on environment, economy, society and politics the blamed industrial revolution for Global Warming and Climate Change. He spoke on the state of environmental degradation with reference to Gangotri glaciers.
Prof. D.R. Khanna, Gurukul Kangri University in his presentation told about the effects of Global Warming. He said the requirement for modern amenities of the society has caused imbalance in the environment, depletion of ozone layer, loss of biodiversity, unpredictable heavy rains in some part of the earth, change in climate and introduction of some new diseases. He cited the examples of environmental management from ancient Vedas and Puranas.
Honourable guest Shri H.C. Awasthy said that every problem is related to law and order. Global warming and climate change will reduce agricultural yield. High demand and less resources in the market will create problem in maintaining law and order as people will fight among themselves on shortage of food. Besides scarcity of cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables there will shortage of drinking water. Not only states but different countries will fight among themselves on drinking water. He told that the next world war will be on drinking water.
Shri Chandi Prasad Bhatt congratulated the organising secretary, Dr. Madhu Sharma, Dr. Tomar and Dr. A.K. Misra, Principal of the College for organising this great event on the bank of the holy Ganges at Haridwar. Honourable chief guest Shri Chandi Prasad Bhatt (Raman Megasasya award winner) spoke on the deterioating state of Himalayan mountain and impact of retreat of Gangotri glacier on the flow of Ganga River. He urged people and scientist to work for the protection of the environment. He stressed on planting trees to fight global warming. He also told that today there is a need of second chipko movement to save plants.
Mahant Shri Triyambak Bharti cited the examples of environmental management from ancient Vedas and Purans. He called upon the scientists to follow the principles of environment for the well being of human beings. He also told that Global Warming can be minimized by living a simple life.
TECHNICAL SESSION - I
After the lunch break on 27th December 2008, the 1st technical session began under the chairmanship of Dr. N.K. Agarwal, Reader, Deptt. of Zoology, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Badshahithaul, Tehri Garhwal, Prof. V.K. Taneja, Ex-Dean, Gurunanak Dev University, Amritsar was the chief guest of the session, Dr. M.M. Gupta, Reader in Commerce of the college, Co-ordinated the technical session - I. During this session a total of 14 research paper and articles were presented by the delegates visited and participated from all over the country.
The session was mainly devoted on the global warming its impact on environment, economy and its consequences.
The first speaker was Dr. Rajan Kumar Gupta, Reader, Govt. (P.G.) College, Rishikesh. He presented his paper on Ozonehole and effects of UV rays on earth. He shared his vast experience of Antartica expedition.
Dr. Sangeeta Madan, Lecturer, Deptt. of Microbiology, Kanya Gurukul Mahavidayalaya, Haridwar focussed on the global warming and its impact on environment, agriculture and on health. She told that climate change has resulted in melting of ice, rise in sea levels, increase in temperature differences between air over the land and over the sea, causes strong shore wind and more intense currents in coastal areas. Effect of climate warming on agriculture involves reduce in crop yield, increase in the frequency and duration of droughts, decrease in soil moisture in agricultural soils. Human health may also be affected by climate warming indirectly. Mosquitoes and other disease carrier would expand their range into the newly warm areas and spread malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever etc. and more severe heat waves during summer months will cause an increase in the number of deaths.
In her paper presentation Garima Arya, Lecturer, Deptt. of Microbiology from Kanya Gurukul Mahavidayalaya, Haridwar stated that carbon dioxide from the atmosphere can be reduced by culturing some microorganisms in soil like Fungi, Fusarium, Aspergillus and Trichoderma and bacteria cytophagaa, vibrio, cellulomonas, streptomonas and streptomyces, these microorganisms in soil convert carbon dioxide to various useful organic compounds.
Ms. Neeraj Tomar, Lecturer, Deptt. of Zoology from Chinmaya College of Science, BHEL, Haridwar discussed main causes of Global Warming. she said that Global Surface Temperature has increased by 0.20C per decade in the past 30 years.
Ms. Chitra Sharma, Deptt. of Botany from D.A.V. (P.G.) College, Dehradun presented her research paper on effect of global warming on growth and productivity of tea plants. She stated that global warming have resulted in early falling of tea leaves, reduced levels of seedlings and reduction in growth of the plant and hence less production of tea leaves was noted.
Dr. Pooja Arora, Lecturer, Deptt. of Zoology from K.L.D.A.V. (P.G.) College, Roorkee presented her research paper on effect of Abiotic factors on Puropsyll depressa crawford. She emphasized on the temperature effects on insect pest.
Dr. Geetali Padiyar, Reader, Department of Sociology from SRT Campus, Badshahithaul, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Dr. Savita Upadhaya, Salvan Public School, Gurgaon (Haryana), Dr. Aparna Vats, Deptt. of History, R.G.P.G. College, Meerut, Dr. Atula Bhaskar, Lecturer S.N. College, Amritsar and Ms. Anjana Sharma, Research Scholar from Gurunanak Dev University, Amritsar in their presentations emphasized on the sociological and environmental aspects of global warming.
A wide discussion was held among the delegates to discuss the other issues. At last the chairperson Dr. N.K. Agarwal, Reader, Deptt. of Zoology, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Badshahithaul, Tehri Garhwal summarised the views and thoughts of the deligates, who presented their paper in the session.
TECHNICAL SESSIONS - II AND III
The 2nd technical session scheduled on 28th December, 2008 began at 9.00 a.m. under the chairmanship of Dr. S.K. Joshi, M.D., Addl. Medical Supdt. from State Ayurvedic College, Gurukul Kangari, Haridwar. Prof. M.R. Dave, ex-principal from J.P. Pardiwala Arts and Commerce College, Gujarat was the chief guest of the session. Dr. S.K. Batra co-ordinated this session.
During the session II total twenty research papers and articles were presented by the delegates. Both technical sessions were devoted on impact of global warming on environment, economy, society and world politics.
Dr. N.K. Garg, Head of Economics Deptt. of the College emphasized on relevance of planning, market mechanism and global warming.
Dr. S.K. Joshi told that outbreak of Filaria and Malaria in Haridwar is the result of global warming which otherwise is the disease of coastal region. He also told that in future high temperature will favour the growth of disease causing micro organisms such as viruses and bacteria. High temperature increases the strength and reproductive rate of micro organisms.
Climate change and global warming has increased the body temperature of human beings and this has resulted in increased rate of respiration, heart beat, migraine and metabolism. In future new diseases will be seen in human beings.
Prof. M.R. Dave, Ex. Principal from J.P. Pardiwala Arts and Commerce College, Gujarat directed towards solutions to the problem of global warming. He told that more public awareness is required. He stressed on banning the use of polythene. In a very friendly manner he said that global warming can be mitigated by increasing the greenery on Mother Earth. He stressed on planting Trees on birthdays and other ceremonies. Use of flowers should be avoided to sake our environment, he pointed out.
Neha Bharti, student of PGDCA from S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College, Haridwar pointed out that the Green House Gases (GHG's) are the main culprit in Global Warming and Climate change. She hold that Global Warming is responsible for loss of biodiversity and change in Tropical vegetation.
Dr. Mridula Joshi, Lecturer from Kanya Gurukul Mahavidayalaya, Haridwar in her presentation on Paryavaran Sanrakshan ke Vedic Sandarbh cited the examples of environmental management from ancient Vedas and Purans. She said that the 'Earth' should be treated as 'Mother' and people must pledge to save it for future generations.
Dr. S.K. Kulshrestha, Reader from S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College focussed on impact of climate change on agriculture. He told that Developing countries will be severely affected from Global Warming.
Mrs. Anamika Choudhary from S.M.J.N. College, Haridwar presented her views on economic efficiency and ecological sustainability. She told that everything that we do today is inextricably intertwined with our ecosystem. This is all too evident in the increase in global air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice and rising sea levels. She also said that development which is not equitable will not be sustainable in the long run. There can be no better common future without a better common present. Therefore, we will have to develop appropriate technologies and public policies for achieving the desired rates of growth without lessening the long term production potential of soil and water. Dr. Hitesh Joshi, Senior Lecturer from Govt. (P.G.) College, Rishikesh told that Global Warming is a current issue and is more dangerous than terrorism.
In the opinion of Gagan Matta, Research Scholar in Zoology from Guru Kangri University, Haridwar, the global warming is the most important environmental issue the world facing today. In his presentation he tried to show the impacts of global warming on society.
Dr. Shiv Kumar Chauhan, Lecturer in Commerce from S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College, Haridwar told that climate change could result in big catastrophes and casualities. It affects human health, alters agricultural production, decreases food and increases flooding.
Research Scholar Seema Bawa from Gurunanak Dev University, Amritsar presented article on Vishwa Tapan : Paryavaran Surksha ke Vedic Sutra. She told that Sholoks in all four Vedas consider Water, Earth, Wind, Fire, Plants, Space and Sky as a important component of life. At every cost we must save earth.
Ms. Anjana Sharma from Gurunanak Dev University, Amritsar focussed on effects of global warming on the economy. She told that property insurers are predicting that worsening storms caused by global warming could eventually bankrupt the insurance industry. Insurance companies are now trying to form strategic alliances, and pool resources which could cover severe economic loss from climatic changes.
Dr. Atul Upreti, Deptt. of Zoology, S.S. (P.G.) College, Shahjahanpur emphasized on Global Warming in relation to plant and animal diseases. He said Global Warming is the main cause of increase in disease manifestation in plants and animals.
Dr. Verinder Wahla, Lecturer in Zoology Department from Kanya Gurukula Mahavidayalaya, Haridwar said that Global Warming can be mitigated through afforestation.
Dr. Madhu Sharma, Lecturer, Deptt. of Botany from S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College, Haridwar mainly focussed on the control of global warming. She told that it can be controlled by two approaches, one is mitigation and the second is adaptation to climate change.
Dr. Sunil Kumar Batra, HOD Commerce from S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College, Haridwar stressed on the control of global warming through planned development.
Technical session third was started at 11:30 a.m. as per scheduled.
The main speaker of this technical session, Prof. B.D. Joshi, Faculty of Life Sciences, Gurukul Kangari Univesity, Haridwar presented an overview of global dimensions of Global Warming : The Causative of Climate Change. He told in future due to climate changes Beaches will be submerged in water and economy of people of coastal areas will be affected. Birds and other animals are migrating from warmer region to colder region, so biodivesity of warmer region is deteoirating every years. Malaria and Asthma patients are rising in Pithoragarh region of Uttarakhand State. About 30% of school going children in Delhi are Asthma patients. He told that now summers are of longer duration. About 80% of world population suffers from dehydration and heat strokes in summers and mortility rate during summers have been increased by 20%. He emphasized on recycling of waste material to fight global warming.
Dr. Anand Shankar Singh, Reader from Chinmaya College of Sciences, BHEL, Haridwar stressed on banning polythene bags to check pollution. He also told about fuel cell car which run on Hydrogen and oxygen gases for smoke free environment.
Alok Kumar Pandey, Research Scholar from D.B.S. (P.G.) College, Dehradun spoke on the world politics on global warming and climate change. He blamed developed countries like Russia and U.S.A. for deteriorating the environment. He told that developed countries are the main culprits in harming the environment.
Pallavi Pal, Research Scholar from Gurukul Kangari University, Haridwar told global warming is a burning issue and high concentration of green house gases in the atmosphere causes global warming. Human activities increases concentration of gases in the atmosphere and due to global warming species survival have become difficult. She told global warming is a fast approaching reality and collective efforts are needed to control it.
Ch. Fazal Rehman, Research Scholar in zoology from Uttaranchal College of Science and Technology, Dehradun considered earth as a best monument. In his views global warming is a natural phenomenon, but unwanted human activities are enhancing the phenomenon. He told an initiative need to be taken to control it.
Miss. Seema Gupta, Student of M.Sc. Final Zoology Department from Govt. (P.G.) College, Rishikesh spoke on the global warming and its impacts on forests, mountains and on human health.
Miss Shikha Nautiyal, Student of M.A. Final Sociology Deptt. from S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College, Haridwar presented her article on the effect of Ozone depletion on human beings. She told that increase in number of patients of skin cancer is due to ozone depletion.
VALEDICTORY SESSION
The valedcitory session began after lunch break at 2:30 pm. on December 28, 2008 under the chairmanship of Mahant Bilkeshwar Giri, president of the College and honoured by the Member of Executive Council, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Garhwal, Dr. Yogender nath Sharma 'Arun' as the Chief Guest. Valedictory function was graced by Honourable guest Prof. Naresh Misra, HOD Hindi from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak. Prof. S.N. Mishra, Head faculty of Bio-Sciences from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak and Shri Ashutosh Gautam, Deputy General Manager from India Glycol Limited, Bazpur, Kashipur were present as Valedictory Speakers.
The report of the seminar was presented by the Organizing Secretary, Dr. Madhu Sharma, Deptt. of Botany from S.M.J.N. (P.G.) College, Haridwar. She stated that in the seminar about 200 academicians, scholars and guests from nine universities covering six states of the country, participated actively in the discussion. More than fifty participants of the state of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Chandigarh and Punjab presented their views and papers in the seminar.
The Chief Guest of the valedictory session, Dr. Yogender Nath Sharma 'Arun' congratulated the Organizing Secretary, Dr. Madhu Sharma for organising this mega event on current issue of global warming. He stressed on the Management of the waste in Holy River The Ganga. He told that Environmental education is to be organised to improve the knowledge, skills and attitude of the individuals regarding pollution and its management. For providing such knowledge both formal and informal education imparting organizations should come forward and follow an integrated approach.
Young scientist awards and gold medals were given by Action for Sustainable Efficacious Development and Awareness (ASEA), Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar for best paper presentation to Dr. Rajan Kumar Gupta, Reader, Govt. (P.G.) College, Rishikesh, Mr. Gagan Matta, Research Scholar in Zoology from Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar and to Dr. Sangeeta Madan, Lecturer, Deptt. of Microbiology from Kanya Gurukul Mahavidayalaya.
Prof. S.N. Mishra, Head of faculty of Bio-Sciences, Maharashi Dayanand University, Rohtak in his address, pointed out that the global warming is the main concern today. According to him most of the Temperate regions are warming, changes in Monsoon period can be seen and plants which require natural chilling (natural Vernalization) are affecting by global warming. He also discussed problems, which will be faced by coming generations due to global warming. He added that common people will suffer more from it and poor people will spend more on purchasing limited resources in the market. He further stated that management at every sector is needed to retard global warming for certain period of time and he urged people to consume things in a balanced way.
Shri Asutosh Gautam, D.G.M. from India Glycol Limited, Kashipur spoke on the actions required for reducing the chances of global warming. According to him pollution should be abated by recoverings and reductions of material at the source level and recycling and reusing the things. He told that alcohol can be produced from molasses which is a waste material of Sugar Industries. He stressed on Biocompositing by aerobic process and also told that Biogas can be generated from the effluents of Agricultural based industries. He hoped that the recommendations emerging from the deliberations of the seminar will not only generate academic interest but also contribute to develop appropriate policies. Finally the vote of thanks to delegates, participants audience and guests was given by the Director of the seminar, Dr. T.S. Tomar. He congratulated the Organising Secretary, Dr. Madhu Sharma for organising the seminar successfully.
Dr. Madhu Sharma, organising secretary of the seminar added that this seminar provided as appropriate platform to discuss various issues related to climate change, global warming and its impact on environment, economy, society and politics. The findings and suggestions from the discussion of the seminar may be summerised, she continued that pollutants and chemicals which cause health hazards, pollute environment, deplete ozone layer must be banned. People should be encouraged to use environmental friendly technologies and fuels in their cars. A sustainable development strategy should be devised through a range of policies and pogrammes to reduce the pace of climate change. Bureau of energy efficiency should be set up to monitor energy conservation and to improve energy efficiency. More Trees must be planted to save the Mother Earth. Environmental education is to be organised to improve the knowledge, and attitude of the people regarding pollution and its management. For educating masses both formal and informal education imparting organisations should come forward and follow an integrated approach. She further told that in order to jointly develop a strategy and statutory back-up plan for minimizing global warming, individual and institutional, a two-day National Seminar on Global Warming was organisd.
Dr. Madhu Sharma
Lecturer, Deptt. of Botany
Organising Secretary
