KD Sameer

The minimum temperature of last three days of Ahmedabad, India was about 15, 14, 10 degree Celsius, respectively. Considering, past temperature trend and meteorological data of the Ahmedabad, drastic variations can be seen. The question arises in my mind, "Why, this sudden change in meteorological conditions??" Also, recent rains in the several parts of north India, which intensify the coldness of the region, amplify my curiosity, to think, "Why, rain is happening in the December??" In my knowledge, answer to the above questions lies in the "Monsoon". Yes, the Monsoon of the India have the answer of this Cold Wave. Let us consider the shown below figure of Monsoon Pattern, taken from Wikipedia . It can be seen in the above shown Monsoon Pattern, "Himalayan Mountain Range" and "Ocean Winds" are the major cause of the Monsoon. Now, considering all the above stated reasons, I am predicting that, the Indian Ocean...

Yes, "Odour" can also affect Law Enforcement!! Smell perception is not only odour sensation, it is also triggering of experiences and emotions associated with that smell. Research shows that many of our olfactory likes and dislikes are based purely on emotional associations. As, olfactory receptors are directly connected to the limbic system, which is thought to be the seat of emotion. Considering, smell as one of the strongest of the senses which influence brain activity, a bad or foul smell can also trigger bad influence or experience. Two years before, when I came to Ahmedabad, Gujarat, what I saw, in India, is considered as normal practice and negligible stuff. At Maninagar Railway Station, "Police Chowki" (Police Station) and "Peshab Ghar" (Open Urinal) are sharing common wall. It is obvious, one can sense pungent ammoniacal smell of the urine near to the open urinal. Considering, near by, well facilitated new toilet building, it doesn't...

There is a need of effective Air Pollution Control Measures (APCM) adaptation by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This year, Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB), Gandhinagar had conducted Seminar on Odor Control, emphasizing on the consideration of human sensation, i.e. visual and odor, for planing good and effective APCM. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) had also proposed to Install online Continuous Stack Emission Monitoring Systems (CSEMS) in identified highly polluting industries. However, in the evening, between 18:00 to 19:00 Hours, while crossing Dr. Ambedkar Bridge, one can observe Black Smoke Emission from stacks of the SMEs located at Danilimda, Ahmedabad. Also, one can sense foul odor near Danilimda BRTS Stop, which may be due to Pirana Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), which is one of the biggest STP in Asia. The idea, behind writing this article, is to strictly implement Air Pollution C...

Alang, a town near to Bhavnagar City of Gujarat, India have become one of the major worldwide center for ship breaking. Even, one of the longest ship ever built i.e. "Knock Nevis" was sailed to Alang for demolition. Also, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), on August 7, 2013, proposed to set up six nuclear reactors with a total capacity of 6,600 MW in Mithi Virdi, Gujarat, near to Alang. Now, question arises "Why Alang is Alag". This happened yesterday evening, as I was waiting on bike for more than half an hour to pickup my friend near Iscon Temple, Ahmedabad, couple of Police Officers came to me, and inquired about my motive, which is very good patrolling practice. After my document verification and giving them reason of being there, they asked me "what I do". I told them I am environmental consultant, and I work for environment protection and pollution abatement. Listening to it, they asked me to join them, to ...

Consent to Establish (CTE), also known as No Objection Certificate (NOC), is a mandatory legislative requirement for every industry / local body discharging any domestic sewage or tra de effluent into water body or on land and / or caus ing emission of any air pollutant in Air Pollution Control Area (APCA). A ll polluting facilities are legally required to obtain a CTE from respective State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) . The CTE will be granted after an evaluation of the potential environmental impact and design of P ollution C ontrol Measure (PCM) . The conditions for PCM is part of CTE, which should be complied.