Groundwater depletion is a significant factor exacerbating the water crisis in Delhi and Bangalore. Both cities rely heavily on groundwater to meet their growing water demands due to population growth, urbanization, and inadequate surface water resources. Over-extraction has led to rapidly decliningRead more
Groundwater depletion is a significant factor exacerbating the water crisis in Delhi and Bangalore. Both cities rely heavily on groundwater to meet their growing water demands due to population growth, urbanization, and inadequate surface water resources. Over-extraction has led to rapidly declining water tables, making groundwater harder to access and diminishing its availability. In Delhi, groundwater levels have dropped by 1-2 meters annually in some areas, while Bangalore has seen borewells reaching depths of over 1,000 feet.
This depletion has several consequences: reduced water availability for residents, increased costs for water extraction, land subsidence, and a greater vulnerability to droughts. It also threatens the quality of groundwater, as deeper aquifers may contain higher concentrations of contaminants.
To manage groundwater resources more sustainably, several measures can be implemented:
- Rainwater Harvesting: Mandating rainwater harvesting in urban areas to replenish aquifers.
- Regulation: Enforcing stricter regulations on groundwater extraction, especially for commercial and industrial use.
- Public Awareness: Educating citizens about water conservation and the importance of sustainable water use.
- Wastewater Recycling: Promoting the use of treated wastewater for non-potable purposes, reducing dependence on groundwater.
- Integrated Water Management: Implementing integrated water resource management strategies that balance the use of surface and groundwater.
The Scam of Students: NEET 2024 The NEET Scam of 2024 raises the most neglected factors which are present in our country. From NEET exam,we generally expect that aspirants will have a fair and equal chance to get admissions in top notch institutes of India but NEET 2024 raises several ethical concerRead more
The Scam of Students: NEET 2024
The NEET Scam of 2024 raises the most neglected factors which are present in our country. From NEET exam,we generally expect that aspirants will have a fair and equal chance to get admissions in top notch institutes of India but NEET 2024 raises several ethical concerns or as I can say issues.
The issues are:
1. Equality: Those who can afford to cheat exam or buy examiners,centres or equipments are scoring high score which were not able to score in last 5-6 years. There was a time in 2016 where an aspirant (General category) with a score of 650 was securing a seat in Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Medical College (MAMC) but nowadays an aspirant needs around 690-700 for admission in MAMC through general category. So,you can see the difference in 8 years.
2. Corruption and Bribery: This is one thing that can not be completely eradicated in any means. It will stay forever. There will be someone present in the sector where who will take bribery for exam,answer sheet,etc.
3. Impact on Mental Health: The genuine students who prepare for the exam are exploited. It takes toll on the mental state of the students. Sometimes, they take a step which completely destroys them and their family.
But what are the steps or ideas which can be taken to stop this all nonsense?
From my side,there are some measures which can be taken for consideration to stop this nonsense:
1. Upgrade Surveillance System
2. Stricter punishment of malpractice
3. Awareness campaigns for students about punishments for cheating
4. Proper admission criteria
5. Complete transparency in cutoffs and admission process
6. Counselling and psychological support for the students
Now what should we do so that genuine students do not suffer?
We can do this:
1. Providing complete resources for underprivileged students
2. Increase the financial aid and scholarships for the students
3. Complete investigation of the complaints
4. Timely answer them and give them the preference for allocation of seats
I don’t know if there will be any change in the coming time regarding this in our country about this issue but I certainly hope so there will be a time when the entire system will be changed and our future aspirants will get a proper and fair chance for their future because if they succeed in their life then our nation will succeed in the world.
Thank you for reading this. I hope you have a great day.