Journal Volume 15, Oct.-Nov. 2016 INDEX Sr. Page Name of the Research Paper Author No. No. Emerging Geo-Environmental Issues And 1 Dr. H.M.Pednekar Challenges Of 21st Century Analysis Of Air Pollution In Selected Cities Of 2 Dr. Moushumi Datta Maharashtra Dr. Arjun Nanaware 3 Pattern of Migration Inkolhapur District Shri. Navnath Bansode General Land-Use Pattern In Devbag, Govardhan S.Ubale, 4 Sindhudurg A Geographical Analysis. Dr. R. B. Patil Geomorphometric Analysis Of The Baitarani 5 Siva Prasad Panda Basin In Odisha Spatial Analysis Of Agricultural Efficiency Ms. Shobha N. 6 Regions In Haveri District: A Geographical Nandihalli Analysis Net Irrigated Area And Its Relationship With 7 Subhasis Mondal Irrigation Intensity: A Case Study Of A Village Spatio-Temporal Analysis Of Land Use In 8 Hassan District (Karnataka State): Using Dr.Basavaraj R.Bagade Geo-Informatics Utility Of Gis And Remote Sensing For Dr. Arjun H. Nanawre 9 Natural Disaster Management Special Anand Londhe Reference To Flood Management A Study Of Inter-Taluk Gender Disparities In N K Manjunatha , 10 Literacy Of Haveri District Deepika Devaramani Ecotourism: A Case Study of Mangalajodi, 11 Arunima Bhattacharya Odisha Sustainable Management of Urban Municipal Dr Chandani 12 Solid Waste: Indian Megacity Perspective Bhattacharjee 13 Radioactivity: Use and waste management Sajal Biswas Status Of Women-A Case Of Nadia District, 14 Jayasree Mandal West Bengal A Geographical Perspective Of Foreign Aid Rajeev Ranjan 15 And Growth Of Agricultural Sector In Somalia Dr. B. B. Sonule The Prospect Of Indian Agriculture In The 16 Dr. Sayantani Nath Changing Climatic Senario Of The World Spatio-Temporal Analysis Of Crop 17 Combinations In Haveri District: A Dr. D. K. Kamble Geographical Analysis 1 | P a g e THE KOKNKAN GEOGRAPHER, Vol. 15 Economic Transformation Of The People – A 18 Case Study Of Burhi Micro-Watershed, Sajal Barh Kendujhar, Odisha, India Urban Health Care Planning Using Geographical Information System: A Case Dr. Krishna Chandra 19 Study Of Emergency Health Care Facilities In Rath Bhubaneswar City In Eastern India Traffic Congestion-A Case Study Of 20 Nitish Sikdar Krishnagar Municipality Water Bodies And Their Environmental 21 Impact On Urban Living In Bhubaneswar Kumbhakarna Mallik Smart City Kalyan Saha, Santanu 22 Sea Level Change: A Threat To Mankind Bera Perception Study Of Migrant Population In Ms. Agrawal Amrita 23 Mumbai Metropolitan Region: Case Study Of Anilkumar Mamta Navi Mumbai. Dr. S.N.Patil Dr. Growth Of Population Change In Kolhapur 24 R.B.Patil District, Maharashtra (India) Prof. Tejas Jaykar Prof. Dnyaneshwar D. Study Of Geo-Tourism Potentials And Bombe 25 Related Problems Of Potholes (Ranjan Dr. H. M. Pednekar, Khalge) At Nighoj And Takli Haji Prof. Smt. Bharati Unni Species Community Measure And 26 Management Based On Quadrat Method In Subhashis Biswas Rajabhatkhawa, West Bengal Impact Of Socio-Economic And Household 27 Environment On Infant Mortality In City Dr. Bhaskar Samanta Outgrowth Of Tribal City Jagdalpur, (C.G) Ms. Sanjana Shivalkar 28 A Study on Cyclones In India Ms.Nikita Gandhi MkW-jktkjke vk;Z 29 e/;izns’k ds ouksa dh n’kk 2 | P a g e THE KOKNKAN GEOGRAPHER, Vol. 15 3 | P a g e THE KOKNKAN GEOGRAPHER, Vol. 15 THE KONKAN GEOGRAPHER Vol. No. 15, Oct.-Nov. 2016 ISSN 2277 – 4858 EMERGING ST GEO -ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF 21 CENTURY Dr. H. M. Pednekar Principal, Sonopant Dandekar College, Palghar (Mumbai) -: Key Note Address :- Our Earth is the only planet in the solar system having water and different forms of life including man. Why we find favourable environment only on the Earth? Earth is at a critical distance of about 150 million kms. from the sun – our major source of heat. The planets mercury and venus are very close to the sun and other planets are away from it. Temperature on the earth is just suitable for the survival of different forms of life. Sun 150 million kmsEarth Fig. 1 – Earth & Sun Earth was formed about 4600 million years ago. Almost all forms of life other than man appeared on the Earth much before the emergence of man i.e. plants, inserts, aquatic animals, birds, animals etc. Hence they are like elder brothers and sisters of man. Man appeared on the Earth’s surface just two million years ago. Man is more intelligent and hence he has learned how to utilise all environmental elements for his benefit through the development of science and technology. He has exploited environment carelessly. Already crossed the limit of control. Hence many species of animals, birds have become extinct. The root cause of all Geo-Environmental issues of 21st century is Man and his dirty selfish thoughts. Some of the major Geo-Environmental issues are as follows. 1) Ozone depletion 2) Global warming 3) Deforestation 4) Desertification 5) Environmental degradation 6) Loss of biodiversity 7) Soil degradation 8) Pollution 9) Increasing population 10) Poverty 11) Unemployment 12) Social unrest and stress 13) Consumerism 14) Changing life style & Selfish attitude Yeh Dil Mange More OZONE DEPLETION : Ozone layer is found at the height of about 30kms. from the earth’s surface. It controls ultra-violet radiation (U.V. radiation) coming from the sun to the earth. Ozone (O3) layer is becoming thinner due to destruction of ozone. Man-made gases like CFC are responsible for this destruction. Increasing amount of U.V. radiation may increase cases of skin cancer and will contribute to the Global warming. Global Warming : Sun is the major source of heat. Earth gets only a fractional part of total energy emitted by the Sun. Out of the total energy received by the earth only 47% reaches directly on the surface. 1 | P a g e THE KOKNKAN GEOGRAPHER, Vol. 15 Nature had maintained perfect balance between the incoming and outgoing radiation for thousands of years. Man disturbed this balance due to his economic activities- deforestation, increasing use of fossil fuels, increasing population etc. Hence the average temperature of the earth started increasing which is termed as Global warming. As mentioned earlier the root cause of all these environmental issues is the selfish attitude of man. Hence let us understand it in detail. Changes in our education system. In the past it was Gurukul system – in which even the prince was treated as soon of the ordinary students. He has to complete all type of household work along with his study as any other student. Taking education was hard work and there was no comfort for the student. There was respect for the teacher. The education was value based. The purpose of education was to transform student into good citizen/administrator. With the development in science and technology education has become easy and comfortable. Most of the students take education to earn more money. Hence the project on ‘Environment’ becomes ornamental eye wash and becomes harmful to the environment due to excessive use of papers. Students get very good marks in the exam, but they do not get knowledge and hence they do not get jobs. This situation can be described as operation successful patient died. Let us understand ourself : We know that the earth is the only planet in the solar system having water and favourable environment on it. Sometimes we feel that we are not fortunate. We are poor etc. Who created us? We do not know? Whether we believe in God or not? But he has created millions of life forms on the Earth e.g. insects, bacteria, whale, grass, plants etc. Man is supreme among them – Are we not fortunate? Wild flowers, ants look alike – Who created them? God? It means he could have created all males like Shah Rukh Khan or all girls like Kajol. But he has created each one of us differently. Our appearance is different, our weaknesses are different and our potentials are also different. We should identify this unique gift given to us by the God – our potentials and if we supplement these potentials with the formal education. We become successful. Gods Gift + Formal Education = Success in life. Wild flower plant : Parents try to fulfill their ambitions by forcing or pressurising their children. They compare their children with other successful children and demoralise them. In order to escape from this pressure one girl started growing wild flower plant in a earthen pot. Every day she gave water to the plant and at the same time she worshiped plant and uttered something. Her mother was surprised. She asked her why you are worshipping this plant? The girl said – I am requesting plant to give me rose flowers, lotus etc. along with the wild flowers. Mother started laughing. Are you foolish? This is a wild flower plant and will have only wild flowers. Then the girl said – Like this plant I also have some unique potentials. Let me develop those. Please do not compare me with other children. FOOD & EDUCATION SR. PROCESS OF TAKING FOOD PROCESS OF TAKING EDUCATION NO. Essential for higher standard of living in this 1 Essential for our survival in this world. competitive world Fresh thoughts, innovative ideas obtained 2 Fresh food is good for health from Guru are good for mind- mental health. 2 | P a g e THE KOKNKAN GEOGRAPHER, Vol. 15 Interest in the food & concentration on Interest in the study and concentration helps 3 eating process helps in better digestion. in better understanding of the subject. Chewing food for about 32 times (32 Small is beautiful and useful. Small concepts teeth) converts food into fine particals – are easy to understand and remember. This 4 this process helps in digestion and technique helps in better understanding and maximum utilisation of food.