SATYAGRAHA EPISODE 15 | If we wish to limit rising temperature to 1.5C by 2050, we immediately need an economic model that promotes the principles of conservation instead of exploitation. If we wish our future generation to relish the fruits of life on the “blue dot” like we all did, we should not only cut back on consumption (minimalism) but also conserve what resources we have. Keeping all this in mind, we are organizing today’s dialogue.
We appeal for removal of highrises, buildings, constructions in the FTL & buffer zone boundary, prominent of which are identified and placed in our petition. We appeal for restoration of the lake and its hydrology.
Lake at Mehdipatnam trespassed, not restored. Lake turns puddle in spite of heavy rains. Representations not heeded to evict encroachments & desilt for restoration of storage capacity and area of notified lake.
We have been told by senior officials that both reservoirs have been designed to take 2 times more than their catchment capacity. In which case and even otherwise, with the twin reservoirs not at their full storage levels, there should be no need to open the gates.
Both proposals aim to obtain environmental clearance by misrepresentation, hiding vital facts, will cause damage to the health and environment of Hyderabad.
The average temperature of the Earth has increased by about 1.1◦C since the Industrial Revolution and rising faster than ever. According to the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC), a rise of 1.5◦C is not safe. A rise of 2◦C may lead to runaway global warming.
SATYAGRAHA EPISODE 9 | The objective of this session is to identify the impact of rising temperature on the Indian agriculture system and our food security. We will also try to understand the impact of mismanaged agricultural activities in augmenting carbon emissions and know the agricultural practices essential to subdue the impact of rising temperatures and weather extremes.
Our digital online survey of Lakaram lake, Khammam Mandal, Khammam District, Telangana reveals shocking contraction of the lake and its division into two by road laying and multiple encroachments from all sides.
SATYAGRAHA EPISODE 7 | Bihar has been grappling with floods since time immemorial. But in the past few years the intensity and impact of these floods has increased tremendously, affecting millions of lives. The inapproproate decision of Wardha administration to cut down hundreds of trees for infrastructure development is also under spotlight.
The book ‘The Tradition of Saints Making Sarifices for the Ganga’ by Dr Sandeep Pandey was launched on 15th August 2020. The purpose of this book is to make people aware of the tremendous sacrifices being made by saints associated with Matri Sadan, Haridwar for the sake of the Ganga and to acknowledge their contributions.
