Groundwater fluctuation and agricultural insecurity: A geospatial analysis of West Bengal in India

Guchhait, Santu; Dolui, Gour; Das, Subhrangsu; Das, Nirmalya Sankar

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-99963-2.00002-x

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“…Similar studies can be found for all the countries located in the Ganges Plains and even Assam. Most of them are related to water quality in Haryana (e.g., Kumari et al, 2007;Singh et al, 2007;Rout, Sharma, 2011;Ali et al, 2018;Duggal et al, 2017;Duggal et al, 2021), Uttar Pradesh (e.g., Goyal et al, 2022;Shukla et al, 2020;Idrees et al, 2020), Bihar (e.g., Kumar et al, 2016;Thakur et al, 2021;Xu et al, 2021) and West Bengal (e.g., Patra et al, 2023;Biswas et al, 2023), or to groundwater fluctuations and agricultural consequences (e.g., Sharma et al, 2022;Guchhait et al, 2023). Besides water quality challenges and contaminations (Chetia et al, 2010;Bora, Goswami, 2017), Assam faces the additional challenge of sedimentation in its rivers and reservoirs, which reduces water storage capacity and negatively impacts hydropower generation (Saikia, Mahanta, 2021).…”

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Environmental challenges of the Northern Indian plains and their implications

Bjelajac¹,

Bubalo-Živković²,

Lukić³

2022

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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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