Study of soil erosion by using remote sensing and GIS techniques in Sone command area in Bihar, India

Bahadur, Roy Lal; Praveen, K

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2022.04.739

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“…According to the State Disaster Management Plan (2013), Assam lost about 7% of its land to river erosion over the past 50 years. In general, soil degradation is a severe environmental problem that affects many parts of India, and numerous papers are searching for causes and providing mitigation measures, particularly for West Bengal (e.g., Das, Sarkar, 2016;Mahala, 2019), Bihar (e.g., Kamur et al, 2016;Bahadur, Praveen, 2022), Uttar Pradesh (e.g., Saxena et al, 1991;Sanjay, Singh, 2020), Haryana (e.g., Chauhan, Rani, 2019), and Punjab (e.g., Aulakh, Sidhu, 2015). When it comes to Bangladesh, according to the study by Mohsin Ali et al (1997), the soil fertility status declined from 1967 to 1995 due to intensive cultivation, improper nutrient management, and low organic matter content in the soil.…”

Section: Causes and Consequences Of Soil Degradationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Environmental challenges of the Northern Indian plains and their implications

Bjelajac¹,

Bubalo-Živković²,

Lukić³

2022

Zb Depart geogr, turizam i hotel

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The Northern Indian Plains are facing severe environmental challenges that threaten the health and well-being of millions of people in the region. Deforestation, soil degradation, water pollution and scarcity, and poor air quality are some of the major environmental issues that require urgent attention. Deforestation in the region has resulted in the loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and reduced water availability. Soil degradation is another major issue in the region, resulting from unsustainable agricultural practices, overuse of chemical fertilizers, and erosion caused by deforestation. It has also reduced soil fertility, resulting in lower crop yields and reduced agricultural productivity. Using chemical fertilizers and pesticides has also led to water pollution, affecting the health of people and animals who rely on these water sources. Water scarcity and pollution are major challenges in the region, with many people having limited access to clean and safe drinking water. The pollution of water sources due to industrial and agricultural activities has further compounded the problem, leading to waterborne diseases and various health issues. Finally, air pollution is a major environmental challenge in the Northern Indian Plains, with high levels of particulate matter and other pollutants affecting people's health in the region. Burning crops, vehicular emissions, and industrial activities contribute to poor air quality, leading to respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular disease, and other health issues. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the mentioned environmental challenges in the Northern India Plains by utilizing contemporary literature and evidence-based research to establish its findings.

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Section: Causes and Consequences Of Soil Degradationmentioning

confidence: 99%