sustainable hazaribag
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Sustainable
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Population Increase to 10M by 2100Po
pula
tion
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2.0M
4.0M
6.0M
8.0M
10.0M
2001 2011 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 2090 2100
9.2M
7.6M
6.3M
5.2M
4.4M
3.6M3.0M
2.5M2.1M
1.7M1.4M
Forecast
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Impact of Climate Change
As noted in an interview conducted with a Hazaribagh resident the following has been observed
Rapid increase in Population
Lack of forest cover
Increase periods of summer peak temperatures
Water constraints
Change of behaviour
Increase in petrol and diesel vehicles
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Negative factors worsening the existing situation
As noted in a further interviews with Hazaribagh residents the following has been observed
Clearance of mining activities compromising further forest cover
Waste disposal in the Hazaribagh Lake
People taking bath with soap
Religious waste
No MRV (Monitoring, Reporting and Verification)
Unauthorised LMVs/HMVs with poor pollution control
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Steps needed to control
Create a public forum for towns well-wishers to come together and address change
Waste Management
Recycling
Organic Waste
Create MRV (Monitoring, Reporting and Verification)
Create online social forum
Organise public debates
Ban and remove unauthorised LMVs/HMVs with poor pollution control
Create a green development plan
Monitor mining permits
Monitor and restrict deforestation
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Hazaribag Lake - Cleanup (Organised by towns well wishers)
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Abhishek Kumar
Thank You
Lets think about our childrens life.
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Appendix - World Bank Assignment
Date: 3rd May 2015
Interviewee: Dr. Kiran Rana (Retd.) Location: Hazaribag, Jharkhand, India
Experience: 40+ years of teaching experience in Economics department in Vinoba Bhave University, and Womens College, Hazaribag.
Hazaribag is a hill station located next to a national forest providing rich tree cover around the region. Over the last few decades there has been a gradual
reduction in the forest cover to cater to growing population needs. This can be visually observed on the journeys on the National Highways where now one
can observe barren lands in the distance, which was once covered by dense forest.
In addition to the visual difference, one can also experience the change in the weather conditions. About two decades back peak summer comprised of
relatively mild peak temperatures as compared to the neighbouring towns (Gaya and Ranchi). But, in recent times the peak temperatures are about the
same. In the earlier decades, power cuts during summer did not matter much to human residents but now it is difZicult because of with sustained peak
temperatures.
The increased temperature is also impacting the crown jewel of the town the Hazaribag Lake! The lake has always been the mainstay of the town for
morning exercise, school athletics and general hangout. It has been this way because of the central location and the abundant water reserves. It also serves
as the main water supply for the town. In the last decade, residents have complained of water shortage in the lake and that can be visually observed on a
visit to the lake. This has affected the Zishery business of the town.
The reduction in forest cover has been exacerbated with the construction of wider national highways and no plan to replantation of the uprooted trees.
There has been a substantial increase in population of the town with resultant increases in housing and petrol/diesel motor vehicles. With the amount of
Greenhouse gases increasing and reduction in forest cover the greenhouse impact looks only worsening.
To stop the worsening of the climate change as Zirst step widespread corrective actions need to be taken to recover the lost forest. On a wider level climate
change syllabus needs to be introduced in the education system for the next generation to imbibe the necessary practices and also enable them to
question/correct the earlier generation. Widespread energy and transport policy reforms need to be introduced for controlling greenhouse gases emissions.