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EditorialIn the previous newsletter, Faunal Resources in Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Mayurbhanj, Orissa, their distribution status and diversity including threats and conservation measures have been discussed. This issue emphasizes on Fresh Water Algal Diversity of Northern Eastern Ghats, Orissa. In addition to this recent amendmen t on No i se Po l lu t ion (Regulation & Control) Rules, ENVIS activities, Forthcoming events and World Wetland Day are provided.

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Editorial 1

The Noise Pollution 2(Regulation & Control)(Amendment) Rules, 2010

Fresh Water Algal Diversity of 3Northern Eastern Ghats

ENVIS activities 7

Forthcoming events 7

World Wetland Day 7

Editorial Team

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Supported by

Dr. Razia Sultana,

Dr. Prabhata Kumar Swain,

Mr. B.L.N. Murty,

Mr. S.S. Murty,

ENVIS Coordinator

Sr. Program Officer

Program Officer

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EPTRI, Hyderabad.

Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Government of India, New Delhi

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exceeding fifteen days in all during a calendar year.", the words "The concerned State Government shell generally specify in advance, the number and particular of days on which such exemption would be operative." Shall be inserted;

(iv) after sub-rule 3, as so amended, the following sub-rules shell be inserted, namely:-

*(4) The noise level at the boundary of the public place, where loudspeaker or public address system or any other noise source is being used shall not exceed 10 dB (A) above the ambient noise for the area or 75 dB (A) whichever is lower;

(5) The peripheral noise level of a privately owned sound system or a sound producing instrument shell not, at the boundary of the private place, exceed by more than 5 dB (A) the ambient noise standards specified for the area in which it is used.".

6. In the said rules, in rule 5, the following clauses shall be inserted, namely :-

"5A. RESTRICTION ON THE USE OF HORNS, S O U N D E M I T T I N G C O N S T R U C T I O N EQUIPMENT AND BURSTING OF FIRE CRACKERS.-

(1) No horns shall be used in silence zones or during night time in residential areas except during a public emergency.

(2) Sound emitting fire crackers shall not be burst in silence zone or during night time.

(3) Sound emitting construction equipments shall not be used or operated during night time in residential areas and silence zones".

7. In the said rules, in rule 6, after the clause (iii), the following clauses shall be inserted, namely-

*(iv) whoever, bursts sound emitting fire crackers; or

(v) whoever, uses a loud speaker or a public address system."

8. In the said rules, in rule 7, in sub rule (1), after the words "in the corresponding columns against any area/zone" the words "or, if there is a violation of any provision of these rules regarding restriction imposed during night time" shall be inserted.

9. In the said rules, in rule 8, in sub rule (1), in clause (a),-

(i) in sub-clause (ii), for the words, " public address systems, appliance or apparatus" the words " public address systems, horns, construction equipments appliance or apparatus" shall be substituted;

(ii) after sub-clause (ii), the following sub-clause shall be inserted, namely:-

"(iii) sound caused by bursting sound emitted fire crackers, or,".

Source : moef.nic.in/downloads/rules-and-regulations/50E.pdf

The Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) (Amendment) Rules, 2010

The Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, notified the Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) (Amendment) Rules, in 11th January 2010 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, through Gazette notification S.O.50 (E) further to amend the Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000.

1. (1)These rules may be called the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control)(Amendment) Rules, 2010.

(2 They shall come in to force on the date of their publication in the official gazette.

2. In the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in the opening portion, after the words " construction activity", the word "fire crackers, sound producing instruments" shall be inserted;

3. In the said rules, in rule 2, after clause (h), the following clauses shall be inserted, Namely:-

"(i) "public place" means any place to which the public have access, whether as of right or not, and includes auditorium, hotels public waiting rooms, convention centers, public offices, shopping malls, cinema halls, educational institutions, libraries, open grounds and the like which are visited by general public: and

(j) "night time" means the period between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m."

4. In the said rules, in rule 3, in sub-rule (3), after the words "noise emanating from vehicular movements", the words "blowing of horns, bursting of sound emitting fire crackers, use of loudspeakers or public address systems and sound producing instruments" shall be inserted.

5. In the said rules, in rule 5,-

(i) in the heading after the words " PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM", the words "AND SOUND PRODUCING INSTRUMENTS" shall be inserted ;

(ii) for sub-rule (2), the following sub-rule shell be substituted, namely :-

"(2) A loud speaker or a public address system or any sound producing instrument or a musical instrument or a sound amplifier shall not be used at night time except in closed premises for communication within, like auditoria, conference rooms, community halls, banquet halls or during a public emergency.";

(iii) In sub rule (3),-

(a) for the words "public address systems during night hours", the words "public address system and the like during the nights hours" shall be substituted;

(b) after the words "a limited duration not

Abstract :

In total 163 fresh water algal taxa belong principally to 85 species of Chlorophyceae, 33 species of Bacillariophyceae, 36 species of Cyanophyceae, 7 species of Euglenophyceae, one species each from Rhodophyceae and Carophyceae were recorded from the Eastern Ghats of Orissa, India during the survey conducted for the period from 2007 to 2009. The algal taxa were recorded from ponds, pools, rivers, reservoirs, hill streams from 14 sites of the region of which 1 is from Mayurbhanj, 3 were from Raygada, 4 were from Kalahandi, 2 are from Koraput, 2 from Gajapati, 1 from Anugul and 1 from Nayagarh district of Orissa. Most of the species are reported for the first time from the Eastern Ghats. Similipal biosphere reserve in Mayurbhanj district is found to be the richest in terms of diversity where a maximum of 116 species were encountered followed by Koraput with 87 species and Kalahandi with 72 species. Out of the 163 species reported here thirty three species are new record for the Eastern Ghats.

Introduction : The Eastern Ghats are isolated hill ranges in Peninsular India (Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka), harbors primarily tropical moist deciduous vegetation, which represents species of high economic, timber,

o omedicinal potential, lies in 11 30' to 21 0' N o o

Latitudes and 77 22' to 85 20' E Longitudes. Eastern Ghats are highly significant in terms of its Bio-diversity. Of the estimated 3,200 flowering plant taxa, there are 528 tree taxa under 271 genera belonging to 80 families (Sandhyarani, et al., 2007) distributed in different regions of Eastern Ghats. In total 454 species under 243 genera and 78 families are endemic to Eastern Ghats. Above information shows that most of the studies carried out so far on Eastern Ghats are on Angiosperms only. Being an important member of food chain in aquatic ecosystem and primary producers, the algal flora of the region was not yet received much attention by the researchers.

Given the continual increase of pollution pressure on forest ecosystems, it is increasingly urgent to study

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intact, natural ecosystems prior to their disturbance. Water bodies in the forest ecosystems are ideal example of natural systems less affected by anthropogenic pollution. Algae are an ecologically important group of organisms in most aquatic ecosystems but are often ignored as indicators of aquatic ecosystem change. Algae respond rapidly and predictably to a wide range of pollutants and, thus, provide potentially useful early warning signals of deteriorating conditions and the possible causes (Blaise and Ferard, 2005). Algal assemblages provide one of the few benchmarks for establishing historical water quality conditions and for characterizing the minimally impacted biological condition of many disturbed ecosystems. Preliminary comparisons suggest that algal indicators are a cost-effective monitoring tool as well (Blaise and Vasseur, 2005). Algae play an important role in the primary productivity of any aquatic ecosystem and form the base of the food chain. Microalgae represent a very large untapped reservoir of novel compounds of biological importance. Algal flora has been studied by many workers in India (Desikachary, 1959; Philipose, 1967; Kamat, 1968, 1973; Anand, 1998). The algal flora of the Eastern Ghats in general and Orissa state in particular was studied by various researchers like Patnaik (1973, 1978), Mohanty and Padhi, 1984; Adhikary and Sahu, 1987) in different districts of the state. Rath and Adhikary (2005) studied the algal flora of the Chilka lake and reported 102 species. Adhikary et. al. (2009), studied the soil and fresh water algal diversity of Orissa but most of them focused coastal rivers of the state. As most of the streams and rivers are originated from the hills and the water of those streams are lifelines for the population residing bellow these hills, it is essential to know the health of the aquatic ecosystem by algal assemblages. Keeping in view of the above facts, a preliminary study was undertaken to document the algal flora of the Northern Eastern Ghats of India.

Study area : The survey was conducted in some of the important mountainous ecosystems which are the origin of many rivers and streams covering seven districts of Orissa namely Kalahandi, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Angul, Nayagarh and Mayurbhanj of Eastern Ghats (Table.1). Nestled at the

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Fresh Water Algal Diversity of Northern Eastern Ghats, India

P.G. Department of Botany, Utkal University, Orissa.

P.K. Dash, P.K.Mohapatra and M.Kar

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northern part of Eastern Ghat hill ranges, the study areas are considered as large repository of minerals and are now considered to be under threat by the upcoming mining industries. The study area includes Panchpatmali, Maliparvat, Kodingamali and Deomali in Koraput district, Niyamgiri hills, Sijimali hills, Khandualmali hills and Krishunmali hills of Karlapat wildlife sanctuary in Kalahandi districts, Baphlamali hills and Kutrumali hills in Raygada districts, Chandragiri and Mahendragiri hills of Gajapati districts, Similipal biosphere reserve in Mayurbhanj district, Satkosia wildlife sanctuary in Angul district and Baisipalli wildlife sanctuary in Nayagarh district. The river Vansadhara and Mahendratanaya are two important rivers of Gajapati district. The river Vansadhara originated from Niyamgiri hills of Kalahandi district and passes through Kashinagar block and flows southwards along the borderline of Gajapati district. Major

streams originated from Niyamgiri hills include Vamsadhara, Nagavali, Sakta nallha, Barha nalla and etc. Vamsadhara river, which is known as 'Life line for the people of Kalahandi and Rayagada district. The river Mahendratanaya has originated from the Mahendragiri range and flows in the westward direction through Rayagada block and then to southward direction through Gosani block. Another river Badanadi flows through western part of Mohona block. Most of the tributaries of Indrabati are originating from Baphlimali hills. The river Machhakunda is originated from Deomali plataue of Koraput district and many more small streams originate from the hill are the tributaries of Kolab. Small streams and nalas from both Baisipalli and Satkosia wildlife sanctuary runs through the forest and reached Mahanadi river during the monsoon season. The algal sampling was conducted from the above hill streams during seasonal basis.

Table-1: Study area selected for sampling of algal flora

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Study area Districts Co-ordinates

1 Khandualmali Kalahandi

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83° 10' 02" E and 19° 29' 01" N

2 Krishnamali 83° 4' 28" E and 19° 41' 12" N

3 Niyamgiri 83° 18' - 83° 28' E and 19° 26' - 19° 43' N

4 Karlapat 82° 56' 18'' - 83° 19' 35'' E and 19° 36' 50'' to 19° 50' 51'' N

5 Maliparbat Koraput 18° 37' 48" N and 82° 54' 11" E

6 Deomali 18°40' 32"N and 82°58' 55"E

7 Kutrumali Raygada 83° 11' 23'' E and 19° 34' 14" N

8 Baphlimali 82° 57' 54 E and 19° 20' 58" N

E and 18° 50' 30" N

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9 Kodingamali 83° 00' 48''

10 Mahendragiri Gajapati 84°22'5" E and 18°58'28"N

11 Chandragiri 84°17'8"E and 19°18'24"N

12 Similipal Biosphere Reserve

Mayurbhanj 86° 00' - 86° 37' E and 21° 15' - 22° 15' N

13 Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary

Angul 84º 43' 03" to 85º 05' 17" E and 20º 31' 37" to 20º 45' 37" N

14 Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary

Nayagarh 84º 43' 03" to 85º 05' 17" E and 20º 31' 37" to 20º 45' 37" N

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Materials and Methods : Algal samples were collected with the help of planktonic mesh net in one liter polythene bottles and preserved in 4% formalin. Chlorophycean algae were stained with iodine and mounted in glycerin. Bacillariophycean taxa were studied after clearing the frustules by concentrated sulphuric acid and potassium dichromate method of Patrick and Reimer (1966). Detailed studies were made under Nikon Labophot microscope E-II with camera attachment.

Results and discussion : In total 163 fresh water algal taxa belonging to 26 families and 83 genera were recorded (Table.2). This include 33 species of Bascillariophyceae under 2 order, 8 families and 20 genera, 85 species of Chlorophyceae under 5 orders, 10 families and 40 genera, 36 species of Cyanophyceae under 3 order, 5 families and 18 genera, 7 species of Euglenophyceae under 1 family and 3 genera, 1 species each of Charophyceae and Rhodophyceae under 1 family and 1 genera each. The algal forms include planktonic (76 species), epiphytic (48 species), epilithic (18 species), benthic (11 species) and others (10 species). In total 51 algal taxa under all the 6 classes were reported as new taxa for Orissa. Similarly 23 species of algal flora under 6 classes were reported probably as new taxa from fresh water bodies of India. Comparison of different algal groups showed that the water bodies were found very rich in desmids and green algae which together contributed about 50% of the total algal diversity. This was followed by Cyanophyceae (24%) and Bacillariophyceae (22%).

In Bacillariophycean group, Navicula is the dominant genus with 4 species followed by Cymbella, Nitzschia and Pinnularia with 3 species each and Fragilaria with 2species. In Chlorophycean group Cosmarium is the dominant genus with 14 species followed by Closterium with 10 species, Scenedesmus with 5 species, Pediastrum with 6 species, Staurastrum with 3 species, Coelastrum, Euastrum and Micrasterias with 3 species each were the other dominant genera. Spirogyra decinima, Cladophora glomerata, Cladophora oligoclona, Oedogonium microgonium were the dominant chlorophycean members while Desmidium pseudosteroptonema was the dominant desmids in the selected water bodies of the state. Anabaena is the dominant genera among the cyanophycean group with 4 species followed by Oscillatoria and Calothrix with 5 species each are the other dominant genera. Nostochopsis lobatus, Anabaena fertilissima etc. were the dominant filamentous cyanophycean members. Euglena was the dominant genus among the Euglenophyceae. Similarly Batrachospermum and Chara were the

other two genera with single species each are encountered from the biosphere reserve during the study period.

Three species such as Diploneis vulgaris, Surirella elegans and Synedra ulna var. contracta were reported for probably the first time from the fresh water bodies of India. Similarly 9 species such as, Cocconeis placentula var. lineata, Cyclotella glomerata, Gomphonema abbreviatum, Melosira granulata, Navicula cryptocephala, Nitzschia longissima, Pinnularia acrosphaeria var. laevis, Pleurosigma angulatum and Surirella linearis were found new to the water bodies of Eastern Ghats.

The Chlorophycean flora included 85 species under 5 orders, 10 families and 40 genera. Fourty five species of desmids were reported from the region forming the dominant group among the Chlorophyceae. Cosmarium is the dominant genus among the Chlorophycean group with 14 species followed by Closterium with 10 species, Scenedesmus with 5 species, Pediastrum with 6 species, Staurastrum, Coelastrum, Euastrum and Micrasterias with 3 species each were the other dominant genera. Ten species such as, Asterococcus limneticus, Chlorococcum humicola. Coelastrum astreiodum, Coenochloris polycocca, Kirchneriella dianae var. dianae, Scenedesmus linearis, Stigeoclonium subsecundum, Cosmarium quadrum, Spirotaenia condensata, Staurodesmus convergens are reported as new taxa from fresh water bodies of India. Similarly 19 species such as Daparnaldiopsis indica, Oedogonium gracilius, Oedogonium microgonium, Pediastrum biradiatum, Pediastrum tetras var. tetradon, Selenastrum bibraianum, Tetraedron bifercatum, Ulothrix subtilissima, Arthrodesmus convergens, Closterium cynthia, Closterium incurvum, Cosmarium amoenum, Cosmarium awadhense, Cosmarium forceps, Cosmarium quadratum, Cylindrocystis brebissonii, Euastrum verrucosum, Microsterias thomasiana and Tetmemorus granulatus were reported as new taxa from Orissa State.

The Cyanophycean flora includes 36 species under 3 orders, 5 families and 18 genera. Anabaena and Calothrix with 5 species each are the dominant genera among the cyanophycean group with 5 species followed by Oscillatoria with 4 species Nostoc and Scytonema with 2 species each are the other dominant genera. Nine species such as Clothrix linearis, Chroococcuss limneticus, Gleotheceae rupestris, Hapalosiphon hiberinicus, Hapalosiphon welwitschi, Microchaete tenera, Nostochopsis lobatus, Nostochopsis radians, Scytonema milleie were

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probably new distributional record for India. Similarly 2 species such as, Chroococcus turgidus, Cylindrospermum muscicola, are new to fresh water bodies of Orissa.

The Euglenophyceaean flora includes 7 species under one order, one family and 3 genera. Euglena is the dominant genera among the Euglenophyceae. Similarly Batrachospermum and Chara are the other two genera with single species each are encountered from the region during the study period. Two species such as Euglena acus var. longissima and Trachelomonas volvocina var. punctata are reported for the first time from the fresh water bodies of India. Similarly 3 species such as Euglena oxyuris oxyuris, Euglena fusca and Trachelomonas volvocina were reported as new taxa from Orissa. Similipal biosphere reserve in Mayurbhanj district is found to be the richest in terms of diversity where a maximum of 116 species were encountered followed by Koraput with 87 species and Kalahandi with 72 speices. Most of the phytoplankton encountered in the study area appear to be normal inhabitants of natural lakes, ponds, streams and artificial impoundments in the tropics and subtropics and typical of flowing rivers dominated by Chlorophyceae and diatoms indicating the healthy nature of the rivers and streams.

References :

Adhikary, S. P and Sahu, J.K., 1987. Limnology of thermal springs of Orissa. J. Bom. Nat. His. Soc. 84:497-502.

Adhikary, S.P., Jena, M. and Rath, J., 2009. Soil and Freshwater Algae from Coastal Region of Orissa State, India. New Bibliotheca Phycologia.

Anand, N., 1998. Indian Fresh water Micro-algae. Bishen Singh and Mahendrapal Singh, Dehra Dun, India.

Blaise, C. and Ferard, J.F., 2005. Effluent assessment with the PEEP (potential ecotoxic effects probe) index. In: Blaise, C. and Ferard, J.F. (Eds.), Small-scale freshwater toxicity investigations, Springer, the Netherlands, pp. 69-87.

Blaise, C. and Vasseur, P., 2005. Algal microplate toxicity test. In: Blaise, C., Férard, J.-F. (Eds.), Small-Scale Freshwater Toxicity Investigations. Springer, the Netherlands, pp. 137-179.

Desikachary, K., 1959. Cyanophyta, ICAR Publication. New Delhi, India.

Kamat, N.D. 1968. Algae of Shimla (Miscellaneous Note). J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 65(1):271-277.

Kamat, N.D. 1973. Algae of Nainital. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 70(3):582-586.

Mohanty, R.C. and Padhi, B., 1984. Blue green algae of Bhubaneswar and adjoining regions-III. Phykos 31: 7-12.

Patrick, R. and C.W. Reimer 1966. The diatoms of the United States, exclusive of Alaska and Hawaii. Monograph of the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, No. 13, Vol. I. 688 p.

Philipose, M.T. 1967. Chlorococcales, I.C.A.R. monograph on algae, New Delhi. 365p.

Sandhyarani, S., Murthy, K.R., and Pullaiah, T., 2007. Tree flora of Eastern Ghats of Southern peninsular India. Research Journal of Botany 2 (4): 176-185.

Fig.1- Diploneis vulgaris Bory, 2- Diatoma vulgare Bory, 3- Synedra ulna var. contracta Strup., 4- Navicula cryptocephala Kutz., 5- Asterococcus limneticus Smith, 6- Chlorococcum humicola (Nag.) Rab., 7- Scenedesmus linearis Komarek, 8- Cocconeis placentula var. lineata (Ehr.) Van Heurck, 9- Cosmarium quadrum Lund., 10- Spirotaenia condensata Breb., 11- Cylindrocystis brebissonii Meneghini, 12- Clothrix linearis Gardner, 13- Chroococcuss limneticus Lemm., 14- Nostochopsis lobatus (Wood) Geitler, 15- Hapalosiphon hiberinicus West & West, 16- Fischerella muscicola (Thuret) Gomount, 17- Trachelomonas volvocina Ehr., 18- Phacus longicauda (Ehr.) Dujardin, 19- Pediastrum ovatum (Ehr) Braun., 20- Cosmarium amoenum Breb.

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Envis Activities1. In the International Conference on "Hydrology

rdand Watershed Management 2010"during 3 to th7 February, 2010 organized by JNT University,

thon 5 February 2010. The ENVIS Coordinator Co-Chaired the session "Water Quality, Pollution and Environment".

2. ENVIS staff participated in a training program on "Cleaner Production / Technology Integrated Environment Management" organized by FICCI,

nd thDelhi from 22 - 27 February 2010, at EPTRI, Hyderabad.

World Wetland Day 2010 Celebration

Every year, February 2nd is celebrated as the World Wetlands Day. On February, 1971, countries around the world came together and signed the Convention on Wetlands (an Intergovernmental Treaty) - the first ecologically focused convention - Ramsar, Iran. Since then, 158 countries have signed the Treaty, including the U.S., and 169 million hectares of wetlands (1828 sites) have been designated as Wetlands of International Importance. In 1997 first World Wetland Day was celebrated. The theme for World Wetlands Day 2010 is "Wetlands, Biodiversity, and Climate Change."

In Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Department of Botany, Dr. V.S. Krishna Government Degree College, in association with the Haritha Krishna Eco Club organized a program, caring for wetlands an answer to climate change to mark the World Wetland Day. Principal J.V.V.S.N. Murthy presided. A retired professor of Andhra University M. Umamaheswara Rao gave a lecture. HOD of Botany P. Bharathi explained wetlands and the need to protect them.

Source : http://www.hindu.com/2010/02/03/stories/ 2010020358290300.htm

Green warriors : Students of National Green Corps and others of Bishop Azaraiah Girls High School at the World Wetlands Day celebrations in Vijayawada on Tuesday.

In Vijayawada, World wetland day was observed at Bishop Azaraiah High School for Girls. "There is a need to educate people to combat the misconception that wetlands are wastelands. Besides playing a crucial role in production of food grain, these are of great help in environment protection," said agronomist Murali Rao. Addressing a seminar jointly organized by the city-based Gora Science Centre and

Forthcoming Events

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th thDate : 28 - 30 May, 2010

Title : Twelth World Congress on Environment Management

Venue : Palampur, Himachal Pradesh

Organizer : World Environment Foundation and the UK based World Council for Corporate Governance

Website : h t t p : / / w w w . w c f c g . n e t / DraftWCEMBrochure2010.pdf

th thDate : 12 - 13 April, 2010

Title : Algae Biofuel Workshop 2010

Venue : Delhi

Organizer : Growdiesel Climate Care Council

Website : http://www.algaebiofuelsummit.com

Participants of Training Programmeon Cleaner Production / Technology Integrated

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the Andhra Pradesh National Green Corps (APNGC) at Bishop Azaraiah High School for Girls to mark the World Wetlands Day, Mr. Rao said this year's theme 'Caring for wetlands - an answer to climate change' was in line with the existing circumstantial need to preserve the world's wetlands. G.S. Badrinath, Joint Environmental Chief Engineer, AP Pollution Control Board, spoke about the decisive role of wetlands in environmental balance.

Source : http://www.hindu.com/2010/02/03/stories/ 2010020350550200.htm

A.P. Pollution Control Board, Regional Office, Eluru conducted a Green Rally on the occasion of “World Wetlands Day”. Condidering the importance of the theme of the WWD 2010 the students were involved in a big way. The Green participated in the Rally. Several education institutions located in and around Eluru, West Godavari participated in the Green rally.

Source: http://www.ramsar.org/pdf/wwd/10/wwd2010_rpts_india_eluru.pdf

In Chennai, Slide shows, distribution of pamphlets and awareness programmes marked the World Wetland Day celebrations in the city. Officials of the Kancheepuram Forest Division distributed pamphlets with the help of student volunteers from various city colleges near the Velachery bridge and at the Pallikaranai junction of the Thoraipakkam - Pallavaram Radial Road. Forest Department authorities said there were more than 150 water bodies in the city and its suburbs, but due to urbanisation their number has come down to 27. On the Pallikaranai marshlands, the officials said recent reports about the appearance of the white-spotted garden skink for the first time in the State and Russell's viper, the largest and the most widespread among Asian vipers, confirmed the invaluable ecological status of the marshland. As part of the programme, the Trust for Environment Monitoring and Action Initiating (EMAI) organised an awareness programme. A slide show on the wetland habitat and their status with the flora and fauna of these wetlands was conducted.

Source : http://www.hindu.com/2010/02/03/stories/ 2010020356590200.htm

In Bhubaneswar, The WWD is observed by Chilika Development Authority in and around Chilika Lake with the active participation of local communities. For optimizing the objectives of the WWD celebration instead of observing it at Bhubaneswar it is invariably observed in and around Chilika by CDA. Essay and debate competitions on the WWD-2010 theme was conducted in all the sectors of Chilika Lake. The competition was held in outer channel, northern, central and southern sector of Chilika to involve more number of students. The local NGOs and CBOs facilitated the programme.

Source: http://www.orissadiary.com/ShowEvents. asp?id=16549

In Bhadrak, Orissa Forestry Sector Development Project organized a day-long workshop on the World Wetland Day 2nd February 2010. Focus of deliberation was on enhancing community participation in Restoration of Mangroves, which are important wetland along Bhadrak and Balasore coast, and participants. With a view to create awakening about the significance of Mangroves, essay competitions were organized for the students.

Note : Views Expressed in the Article are of the Authors.