2019
Devi, Konsam Nirmala; Goswami, Tisha
Scope and Valuation of Urban Ecotourism for Generating Sustainable Livelihood Opportunities in Delhi Proceedings
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi National Seminar on Spatial Dimensions of Environmental Problems, 2019.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Delhi, ecotourism, livelihood, urban, urban ecotourism
@proceedings{Devi2019,
title = {Scope and Valuation of Urban Ecotourism for Generating Sustainable Livelihood Opportunities in Delhi},
author = {Konsam Nirmala Devi and Tisha Goswami},
url = {http://urbanecology.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/devi-goswami-2019.pdf},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-09-03},
publisher = {National Seminar on Spatial Dimensions of Environmental Problems},
organization = {Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi},
abstract = {Ecotourism is an extension of tourism and is directed towards visiting natural environments, both for recreation as well as conservation. Urban Ecotourism is the application of ecotourism in those cities which have maintained a certain degree of naturalness despite the increasing pressure from urbanisation. The 1,483 sq km. National Capital Territory of Delhi is one such urban area which has been able to maintain some of its parks, forested areas, wetlands andother green spaces some of which are centuries old. Many of these parks and water bodies are now facing a threat due to encroachment and subsequent destruction. This makes Delhi an excellent urban ecotourism destination so that this can also be used as a tool aiding the conservation of the parks, gardens and wetlands. Delhi, like many other rapidly expanding cities of developing countries, also witnesses large-scale migration. The migrant population is unaware of the parks, gardens, urban forests and wetlands of Delhi, and therefore remain unaware of the ecosystem services that support them. It has already be shown through an earlier publication that urban ecotourism can also help in making citizens into stakeholder for protection of natural resources. This paper explores the scope and economic valuation of developing urban ecotourism as a sustainable livelihood option in Delhi. The ecotourism potential of Delhi is illustrated through spatial-ecotourism circuits. Tourists in the city are surveyed for assessing the willingness to pay and accept (WTP/WTA) for embarking on an urban ecotourism expedition of Delhi city. The paper concludes with recommendation and a blueprint for successful implementation of Urban Ecotourism for boosting employment, generating awareness and conservation of ecosystem services and natural resources of the NCT of Delhi.},
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Ecotourism is an extension of tourism and is directed towards visiting natural environments, both for recreation as well as conservation. Urban Ecotourism is the application of ecotourism in those cities which have maintained a certain degree of naturalness despite the increasing pressure from urbanisation. The 1,483 sq km. National Capital Territory of Delhi is one such urban area which has been able to maintain some of its parks, forested areas, wetlands andother green spaces some of which are centuries old. Many of these parks and water bodies are now facing a threat due to encroachment and subsequent destruction. This makes Delhi an excellent urban ecotourism destination so that this can also be used as a tool aiding the conservation of the parks, gardens and wetlands. Delhi, like many other rapidly expanding cities of developing countries, also witnesses large-scale migration. The migrant population is unaware of the parks, gardens, urban forests and wetlands of Delhi, and therefore remain unaware of the ecosystem services that support them. It has already be shown through an earlier publication that urban ecotourism can also help in making citizens into stakeholder for protection of natural resources. This paper explores the scope and economic valuation of developing urban ecotourism as a sustainable livelihood option in Delhi. The ecotourism potential of Delhi is illustrated through spatial-ecotourism circuits. Tourists in the city are surveyed for assessing the willingness to pay and accept (WTP/WTA) for embarking on an urban ecotourism expedition of Delhi city. The paper concludes with recommendation and a blueprint for successful implementation of Urban Ecotourism for boosting employment, generating awareness and conservation of ecosystem services and natural resources of the NCT of Delhi.
Seth, Shubhra; Singh, Govind
Climate Refugees and Human Rights: Caught in the Tide of Time Journal Article
In: Mainstream Weekly, vol. LVII, no. 12, 2019, ISSN: 0542-1462.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: climate change, climate refugees
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title = {Climate Refugees and Human Rights: Caught in the Tide of Time},
author = {Shubhra Seth and Govind Singh},
url = {http://www.mainstreamweekly.net/article8562.html},
issn = {0542-1462},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-03-09},
journal = {Mainstream Weekly},
volume = {LVII},
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2018
Singh, Govind; Devi, Konsam Nirmala
Role and Relevance of Zoological Gardens in Contemporary Times: Case Study from Delhi and Imphal Zoo Conference
6th National Conference on Biodiversity and Climate Change. Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi, 2018.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: animal rights, education, environmental ethics, zoological gardens
@conference{Singh2018b,
title = {Role and Relevance of Zoological Gardens in Contemporary Times: Case Study from Delhi and Imphal Zoo},
author = {Govind Singh and Konsam Nirmala Devi},
url = {http://urbanecology.in/files/papers/singh-and-devi-2018.pdf},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-02-08},
publisher = {Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi},
organization = {6th National Conference on Biodiversity and Climate Change.},
keywords = {animal rights, education, environmental ethics, zoological gardens},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
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Singh, Govind
An Enquiry into the Occurrences of Racial Discrimination in the Delhi Conurbation Conference
International Conference on Diversity, Gender and Inclusion. Control Arms Foundation of India (CAFI)., India International Centre, New Delhi, India, 2018.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: Delhi, racism
@conference{Singh2018,
title = {An Enquiry into the Occurrences of Racial Discrimination in the Delhi Conurbation},
author = {Govind Singh},
url = {http://urbanecology.in/files/papers/Singh-2018.pdf},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-19},
publisher = {Control Arms Foundation of India (CAFI).},
address = {India International Centre, New Delhi, India},
organization = {International Conference on Diversity, Gender and Inclusion.},
keywords = {Delhi, racism},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}
Singh, Govind
Traditional Waster Systems and Cultural Practices in India Journal Article
In: Intangible Cultural Heritage Courier of Asia and the Pacific, vol. 37, pp. 12-15, 2018, ISSN: 2092-7959.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: cultural heritage, India, traditional knowledge, water
@article{Singh2018c,
title = {Traditional Waster Systems and Cultural Practices in India},
author = {Govind Singh},
editor = {Kwon Huh},
url = {https://ichcourier.ichcap.org/article/traditional-water-systems-and-cultural-practices-in-india/},
issn = {2092-7959},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Intangible Cultural Heritage Courier of Asia and the Pacific},
volume = {37},
pages = {12-15},
keywords = {cultural heritage, India, traditional knowledge, water},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2017
Saha, Anindita Roy; Singh, Govind
Why is the Waste Sector Wasting Too Many Business Opportunities? A Case Study of Delhi, India Proceedings
International Society of Waste Management, Air and Water (ISWMAW), Hyderabad, Telangana, India, 2017.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Delhi, segregation, waste management
@proceedings{Saha2017,
title = {Why is the Waste Sector Wasting Too Many Business Opportunities? A Case Study of Delhi, India},
author = {Anindita Roy Saha and Govind Singh},
editor = {Sadhan Kumar Ghosh},
url = {http://urbanecology.in/files/papers/Saha-and-Singh-2017.pdf},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-12-15},
publisher = {International Society of Waste Management, Air and Water (ISWMAW)},
address = {Hyderabad, Telangana, India},
abstract = {Waste materials can be defined as substances that may no longer be required by one or a group of individuals. However, such materials may be of use for some other individuals or group of individuals. It is for this reason that the waste and junk management in some countries like USA is a billion dollar industry. The status of this sector in India, however, is far from satisfactory. This is despite the fact that India supports a large population and its cities are exhibiting high rates of resource consumption. For example Delhi, India’s National Capital Delhi generates 8,360 Metric Tonnes of solid waste every day. Most of this waste is eventually dumped in three landfill sites in Delhi at Bhalawa, Ghazipur and Okhla. Although Delhi’s population and solid waste generation capacity has increased consistently in the last two decades, the number of landfills has remained constant. As a result, all these three landfills are overflowing and are operating at 3-4 times their planned capacity. While the situation is considerably alarming, it is not being responded by taking adequate steps to address this problem. The administration maintains a business as usual approach even as the three landfills continue to increase in size each passing day. Two visible measures taken are the setting up of waste to energy plants and landscaping of the landfills. Waste to energy, in the absence of segregation of waste at source, comes with its own concerns. At the same time, landscaping of the landfill does not prevent it from contaminating the surface and ground water. Thus, while waste should be a resource yielding recyclable value for the economy, Delhi’s solid waste continues to add to the environmental problems of the city of Delhi. This research contributions presents a case study of the waste management sector in Delhi and attempts to identify the challenges being faced by the former that are preventing its growth.},
keywords = {Delhi, segregation, waste management},
pubstate = {published},
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Waste materials can be defined as substances that may no longer be required by one or a group of individuals. However, such materials may be of use for some other individuals or group of individuals. It is for this reason that the waste and junk management in some countries like USA is a billion dollar industry. The status of this sector in India, however, is far from satisfactory. This is despite the fact that India supports a large population and its cities are exhibiting high rates of resource consumption. For example Delhi, India’s National Capital Delhi generates 8,360 Metric Tonnes of solid waste every day. Most of this waste is eventually dumped in three landfill sites in Delhi at Bhalawa, Ghazipur and Okhla. Although Delhi’s population and solid waste generation capacity has increased consistently in the last two decades, the number of landfills has remained constant. As a result, all these three landfills are overflowing and are operating at 3-4 times their planned capacity. While the situation is considerably alarming, it is not being responded by taking adequate steps to address this problem. The administration maintains a business as usual approach even as the three landfills continue to increase in size each passing day. Two visible measures taken are the setting up of waste to energy plants and landscaping of the landfills. Waste to energy, in the absence of segregation of waste at source, comes with its own concerns. At the same time, landscaping of the landfill does not prevent it from contaminating the surface and ground water. Thus, while waste should be a resource yielding recyclable value for the economy, Delhi’s solid waste continues to add to the environmental problems of the city of Delhi. This research contributions presents a case study of the waste management sector in Delhi and attempts to identify the challenges being faced by the former that are preventing its growth.
Singh, Govind
Spiritual Ecology and Sustainability: Practice and Confluence Book Chapter
In: Srivastava, Prem Kumari; Rai, Pratibha; Shukla, Saumya (Ed.): Chapter 1, pp. 1-15, AuthorsPress, Q-2A Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi - 110016 (India), 2017.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: panch tatwa, spiritual ecology, sustainability
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title = {Spiritual Ecology and Sustainability: Practice and Confluence},
author = {Govind Singh},
editor = {Prem Kumari Srivastava and Pratibha Rai and Saumya Shukla},
url = {http://www.authorspressbooks.com/book_detail.php?preference=1181
http://www.amazon.in/Spiritual-Ecology-Sustainability-Practice-Confluence/dp/935207386X},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-07-03},
pages = {1-15},
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keywords = {panch tatwa, spiritual ecology, sustainability},
pubstate = {published},
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}
Hans, Amulya; Ali, Alishah
What’s in a Name? Environmental and Historical Archive of Civil Lines, Delhi Conference
O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India. Undergraduate Research Conference., 2017.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: archives, built heritage, environmental history, historical studies
@conference{Hans2017,
title = {What’s in a Name? Environmental and Historical Archive of Civil Lines, Delhi},
author = {Amulya Hans and Alishah Ali},
url = {http://urbanecology.in/files/papers/hans-and-ali-2017.pdf},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-04-07},
publisher = {Undergraduate Research Conference.},
organization = {O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India. },
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Seth, Shubhra; Singh, Govind
Disasters to Disastrous: Case of Climate Refugees in South Asia Conference
Zakir Husain (E) College, University of Delhi National Conference on Environmental Concerns of 21st Century: Indian and Global Context, 2017.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: climate change, climate refugees, South Asia
@conference{Seth2017,
title = {Disasters to Disastrous: Case of Climate Refugees in South Asia},
author = {Shubhra Seth and Govind Singh},
url = {http://urbanecology.in/files/papers/seth-and-govind-2017.pdf},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-03-29},
publisher = {National Conference on Environmental Concerns of 21st Century: Indian and Global Context},
organization = {Zakir Husain (E) College, University of Delhi},
keywords = {climate change, climate refugees, South Asia},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}
Singh, Govind
Implication of Household Use of R.O. Devices for Delhi’s Urban Water Scenario Journal Article
In: Journal of Innovation for Inclusive Development, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 24-29, 2017, ISSN: 2456-4478.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Delhi, R.O., urban water, water management, water supply
@article{Singh2017b,
title = {Implication of Household Use of R.O. Devices for Delhi’s Urban Water Scenario},
author = {Govind Singh},
url = {http://jiid.in/2017/02/jiid21032429.pdf},
issn = {2456-4478},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-02-22},
journal = {Journal of Innovation for Inclusive Development},
volume = {2},
number = {1},
pages = {24-29},
abstract = {The present research contribution attempts to study the increasing dependency of households in Delhi on R.O. devices and brings forward its implications on Delhi’s urban water scenario. The research focuses on five colonies in Delhi where preliminary water quality assessment was carried out so as to conduct a need assessment of installing R.O. devices versus the actual installation of these devices in individual households. Reverse osmosis is essentially a technique to reduce the hardness of water and the process involves de-mineralization or de-ionization of water by pushing it under pressure through a semi-permeable membrane. Consequently, an R.O. device is effective in households receiving water with high Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). However, an R.O. is neither required nor effective in households receiving water with low TDS, which were noted in the study area. This is because R.O. devices are not an effective method against biological impurities. Despite this limitation, over 78% of the households in the study area were found to rely on R.O. devices as a coping strategy against impaired municipal water supply. While some of these R.O. devices are also fitted with UV-filters (which help address biological impurities in water), the large-scale use of R.O. devices in households that do not require this technology poses a serious threat to urban water sustainability in Delhi.},
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pubstate = {published},
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The present research contribution attempts to study the increasing dependency of households in Delhi on R.O. devices and brings forward its implications on Delhi’s urban water scenario. The research focuses on five colonies in Delhi where preliminary water quality assessment was carried out so as to conduct a need assessment of installing R.O. devices versus the actual installation of these devices in individual households. Reverse osmosis is essentially a technique to reduce the hardness of water and the process involves de-mineralization or de-ionization of water by pushing it under pressure through a semi-permeable membrane. Consequently, an R.O. device is effective in households receiving water with high Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). However, an R.O. is neither required nor effective in households receiving water with low TDS, which were noted in the study area. This is because R.O. devices are not an effective method against biological impurities. Despite this limitation, over 78% of the households in the study area were found to rely on R.O. devices as a coping strategy against impaired municipal water supply. While some of these R.O. devices are also fitted with UV-filters (which help address biological impurities in water), the large-scale use of R.O. devices in households that do not require this technology poses a serious threat to urban water sustainability in Delhi.
Modi, Reeny; Saini, Ruchi
Exploring 100 Years of Bollywood’s Infatuation with Birds Journal Article
In: Journal of Innovation for Inclusive Development, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 48-49, 2017, ISSN: 2456-4478.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: birds, Bollywood, environmental awareness, films, human emotions
@article{Modi2017,
title = {Exploring 100 Years of Bollywood’s Infatuation with Birds},
author = {Reeny Modi and Ruchi Saini},
url = {http://jiid.in/2017/02/exploring-100-years-bollywoods-infatuation-birds/},
issn = {2456-4478},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-02-22},
journal = {Journal of Innovation for Inclusive Development},
volume = {2},
number = {1},
pages = {48-49},
abstract = {Bollywood is the popular name which encapsulates the Hindi film industry which is based in Mumbai in the Central Indian state of Maharashtra. Indian cinema, as is true for any other cinema in any other part of the world, is a reflection of the society it is located in. Film makers in Bollywood have always remained sensitive towards societal issues. At the same time, the films made in Bollywood have been such that the average Indian citizen can relate to them physically and/or emotionally. One theme that Bollywood has constantly explored and relied on is nature – flower and birds. The following paper attempts to analyze and explore the depiction of birds in Bollywood in the over 100 years long history of the latter. The paper also attempts to assess the changing trend in depiction of birds in Bollywood over this time period.},
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Bollywood is the popular name which encapsulates the Hindi film industry which is based in Mumbai in the Central Indian state of Maharashtra. Indian cinema, as is true for any other cinema in any other part of the world, is a reflection of the society it is located in. Film makers in Bollywood have always remained sensitive towards societal issues. At the same time, the films made in Bollywood have been such that the average Indian citizen can relate to them physically and/or emotionally. One theme that Bollywood has constantly explored and relied on is nature – flower and birds. The following paper attempts to analyze and explore the depiction of birds in Bollywood in the over 100 years long history of the latter. The paper also attempts to assess the changing trend in depiction of birds in Bollywood over this time period.
Maheshwari, Surabhika; Singh, Govind
Exploring the Environmental and Psychological Co-Benefits of Urban Farming in Delhi Conference
University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India. International Conference on Environmental Impact on Biodiversity, Sustainability and Quality of Life, 2017.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: urban farming
@conference{Maheshwari2017,
title = {Exploring the Environmental and Psychological Co-Benefits of Urban Farming in Delhi },
author = {Surabhika Maheshwari and Govind Singh},
url = {http://urbanecology.in/files/papers/Maheshwari-and-Singh-2017.pdf},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-02-16},
publisher = {International Conference on Environmental Impact on Biodiversity, Sustainability and Quality of Life},
organization = {University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India.},
keywords = {urban farming},
pubstate = {published},
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Singh, Govind; Srinivasan, Aditya; Pal, Abhinav
Urban Water Supply and Delhi: Influx of R.O. Devices and its Socioenvironmental Implications Conference
University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India. International Conference on Environmental Impact on Biodiversity, Sustainability and Quality of Life, 2017.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: Delhi, R.O. devices, water demand
@conference{Singh2017c,
title = {Urban Water Supply and Delhi: Influx of R.O. Devices and its Socioenvironmental Implications },
author = {Govind Singh and Aditya Srinivasan and Abhinav Pal},
url = {http://urbanecology.in/files/papers/singh-srinivasan-and-pal-2017.pdf},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-02-16},
publisher = {International Conference on Environmental Impact on Biodiversity, Sustainability and Quality of Life},
organization = {University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India.},
keywords = {Delhi, R.O. devices, water demand},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}
2016
Singh, Govind; Deb, Mihir; Ghosh, Chirashree
Urban Metabolism of River Yamuna in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, India Journal Article
In: International Journal of Advanced Research, vol. 4, no. 8, pp. 1240-1248, 2016, ISSN: 2320-5407 .
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Delhi, River Yamuna, urban ecology, urban metabolism
@article{Singh2016,
title = {Urban Metabolism of River Yamuna in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, India},
author = {Govind Singh and Mihir Deb and Chirashree Ghosh},
url = {http://www.journalijar.com/uploads/266_IJAR-11879.pdf},
doi = {10.21474/IJAR01/1323},
issn = {2320-5407 },
year = {2016},
date = {2016-08-01},
journal = {International Journal of Advanced Research},
volume = {4},
number = {8},
pages = {1240-1248},
abstract = {Rivers are important source of available fresh water for majority of the world‟s population. However the scale and demands of urban growth, especially in developing countries, is now posing the single largest threat to river sustainability across the world. Similarly, rapid pace of urban growth of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi is having deleterious impacts on the water quality of River Yamuna flowing through it. Repeated action plans for reclaiming the riverine ecology of River Yamuna have failed and the river has been reduced to a drain in Delhi. The present research contribution makes an interdisciplinary attempt at studying the impacts of the NCT of Delhi on River Yamuna through an urban metabolism perspective. The paper explores water volume exchanges, water quality modifications and riverfront interactions of River Yamuna with the Delhi city-state. We conclude by highlighting that the NCT of Delhi has high consumption of River Yamuna's ecosystem services and this needs to be urgently optimized for ensuring sustainable urban development of Delhi. },
keywords = {Delhi, River Yamuna, urban ecology, urban metabolism},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Rivers are important source of available fresh water for majority of the world‟s population. However the scale and demands of urban growth, especially in developing countries, is now posing the single largest threat to river sustainability across the world. Similarly, rapid pace of urban growth of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi is having deleterious impacts on the water quality of River Yamuna flowing through it. Repeated action plans for reclaiming the riverine ecology of River Yamuna have failed and the river has been reduced to a drain in Delhi. The present research contribution makes an interdisciplinary attempt at studying the impacts of the NCT of Delhi on River Yamuna through an urban metabolism perspective. The paper explores water volume exchanges, water quality modifications and riverfront interactions of River Yamuna with the Delhi city-state. We conclude by highlighting that the NCT of Delhi has high consumption of River Yamuna's ecosystem services and this needs to be urgently optimized for ensuring sustainable urban development of Delhi.
Singh, Govind; Devi, Konsam Nirmala
Converting Environmental Challenges to 'Make in India' Opportunities Conference
National Conference on Make in India: Policies, Issues and Challenges Zakir Husain (E) College, University of Delhi, 2016.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: cleantech, environmental challenges, Make in India, solar industry
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title = {Converting Environmental Challenges to 'Make in India' Opportunities},
author = {Govind Singh and Konsam Nirmala Devi},
url = {http://urbanecology.in/files/papers/singh-and-devi-2016.pdf},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-03-29},
publisher = {Zakir Husain (E) College, University of Delhi},
organization = {National Conference on Make in India: Policies, Issues and Challenges},
keywords = {cleantech, environmental challenges, Make in India, solar industry},
pubstate = {published},
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}
Singh, Govind
Challenges in the Implementation of Environment Education in Higher Education in India Conference
ational Conference on Environmental Concerns of 21st Century: Indian And Global Context. Zakir Husain (Evening) College, University of Delhi., 2016.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: environment education, environmental studies, higher education
@conference{Singh2016d,
title = {Challenges in the Implementation of Environment Education in Higher Education in India},
author = {Govind Singh},
url = {http://urbanecology.in/files/papers/Singh-2016.pdf},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-03-21},
publisher = {Zakir Husain (Evening) College, University of Delhi.},
organization = {ational Conference on Environmental Concerns of 21st Century: Indian And Global Context.},
keywords = {environment education, environmental studies, higher education},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}
Singh, Govind; Sharma, Alok; Gupta, Ishani; Baveja, Pratibha
Sustainability Appraisal and Economic Valuation of North Delhi Ridge Using Participatory Research Approach Journal Article
In: Journal of Innovation for Inclusive Development, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 11-19, 2016, ISSN: 2456-4478.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Delhi Ridge, ecosystem services, environmental economics, participatory research, urban ecology
@article{Singh2016b,
title = {Sustainability Appraisal and Economic Valuation of North Delhi Ridge Using Participatory Research Approach},
author = {Govind Singh and Alok Sharma and Ishani Gupta and Pratibha Baveja},
url = {http://jiid.in/2016/08/sustainability-appraisal-economic-valuation-north-delhi-ridge-using-participatory-research-approach/},
issn = {2456-4478},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-02-22},
journal = {Journal of Innovation for Inclusive Development},
volume = {1},
number = {1},
pages = {11-19},
abstract = {Delhi Ridge is the Northern extension of the Aravalli hill range and is a prominent landscape feature of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. Presence of Delhi Ridge, along with River Yamuna, has been of strategic significance in the selection of Delhi as a capital city since ancient times. Modern Delhi has grown beyond the physical boundaries of the Ridge and the Yamuna. The once barren Ridge has now been transformed into a forest, which provides useful ecosystem services to Delhi. Despite the large number of benefits provided by the Delhi Ridge, the latter is under a constant threat of encroachment and degradation. This is because land is a highly priced natural resource in Delhi. The approximately 78 sq. km area of the Delhi Ridge is thus seen by many as prospective real estate and several legal and illegal structures can be found inside the Delhi Ridge. The present research contribution is an attempt to carry out sustainability appraisal of the Delhi Ridge by using the principles of environmental economics and participatory research. We focus on the North Delhi Ridge (NDR) and have carried out an economic valuation of NDR using survey based methods. A participatory-GIS approach has been followed to highlight the physical boundary of NDR along with the areas of encroachment. We find that economic value of NDR is much greater than the benefits that may be drawn by modifying its land use land cover to concrete. We also find that in the absence of existing notification on the extent of the NDR, there is rampant encroachment on its eastern and southern side.},
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Delhi Ridge is the Northern extension of the Aravalli hill range and is a prominent landscape feature of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. Presence of Delhi Ridge, along with River Yamuna, has been of strategic significance in the selection of Delhi as a capital city since ancient times. Modern Delhi has grown beyond the physical boundaries of the Ridge and the Yamuna. The once barren Ridge has now been transformed into a forest, which provides useful ecosystem services to Delhi. Despite the large number of benefits provided by the Delhi Ridge, the latter is under a constant threat of encroachment and degradation. This is because land is a highly priced natural resource in Delhi. The approximately 78 sq. km area of the Delhi Ridge is thus seen by many as prospective real estate and several legal and illegal structures can be found inside the Delhi Ridge. The present research contribution is an attempt to carry out sustainability appraisal of the Delhi Ridge by using the principles of environmental economics and participatory research. We focus on the North Delhi Ridge (NDR) and have carried out an economic valuation of NDR using survey based methods. A participatory-GIS approach has been followed to highlight the physical boundary of NDR along with the areas of encroachment. We find that economic value of NDR is much greater than the benefits that may be drawn by modifying its land use land cover to concrete. We also find that in the absence of existing notification on the extent of the NDR, there is rampant encroachment on its eastern and southern side.
2015
Singh, Govind
Issues of Industrial Pollution: Global Warming, Threats to Biodiversity Book Chapter
In: Virtual Learning Environment, Institute of Lifelong Learning, Unviersity of Delhi. , 2015, ISSN: 2349-154X.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: environmental pollution, global warming
@inbook{Singh2015b,
title = {Issues of Industrial Pollution: Global Warming, Threats to Biodiversity},
author = {Govind Singh},
url = {http://vle.du.ac.in/mod/book/print.php?id=13492},
issn = {2349-154X},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-08-01},
publisher = {Virtual Learning Environment, Institute of Lifelong Learning, Unviersity of Delhi. },
keywords = {environmental pollution, global warming},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {inbook}
}
Singh, Govind
Environment and Sustainable Development Book Chapter
In: Virtual Learning Environment, Institute of Lifelong Learning, Unviersity of Delhi., 2015, ISSN: 2349-154X.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: sustainable development
@inbook{Singh2015c,
title = {Environment and Sustainable Development},
author = {Govind Singh},
url = {http://vle.du.ac.in/mod/book/print.php?id=13400},
issn = {2349-154X},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-08-01},
publisher = {Virtual Learning Environment, Institute of Lifelong Learning, Unviersity of Delhi.},
keywords = {sustainable development},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {inbook}
}
Singh, Govind
Deciphering the Urbanisation Enigma in the NCT of Delhi Conference
3rd National Conference on Biodiversity & Climate Change (City and Environment) Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi, 2015.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: Delhi, sustainable development, urban planning, urbanisation
@conference{Singh2015,
title = {Deciphering the Urbanisation Enigma in the NCT of Delhi},
author = {Govind Singh},
url = {http://urbanecology.in/files/papers/singh2015.pdf},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-03-02},
publisher = {Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi},
organization = {3rd National Conference on Biodiversity & Climate Change (City and Environment)},
keywords = {Delhi, sustainable development, urban planning, urbanisation},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}
2014
Malik, Nissar Ali; Sahu, Navneet; Virdi, Geetika; Singh, Govind; Bhaduri, Asani; Mir, Saleem
Urban Wetland Monitoring Using GIS Technology in the NCT of Delhi Conference
Amity University, NOIDA, India. National Conference on Earth and Environment - Pollution and Prevention., 2014.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: ecosystem services, GIS, wetland monitoring, wetlands
@conference{Malik2014,
title = {Urban Wetland Monitoring Using GIS Technology in the NCT of Delhi},
author = {Nissar Ali Malik and Navneet Sahu and Geetika Virdi and Govind Singh and Asani Bhaduri and Saleem Mir},
url = {http://urbanecology.in/files/papers/malik-sahu-virdi-singh-bhaduri-and-mir-2014.pdf},
year = {2014},
date = {2014-01-28},
publisher = {National Conference on Earth and Environment - Pollution and Prevention.},
organization = {Amity University, NOIDA, India. },
keywords = {ecosystem services, GIS, wetland monitoring, wetlands},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}
Rawat, Adhiraj Singh; Kachari, Fidel; Mishra, Tushar; Singh, Govind
Urban Metabolism and Ecological Footprint Analysis of Delhi City Conference
Amity University, NOIDA, India. National Conference on Earth and Environment - Pollution and Prevention., 2014.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: Delhi, ecological footprint, urban metabolism, urban sustainability
@conference{Rawat2014,
title = {Urban Metabolism and Ecological Footprint Analysis of Delhi City},
author = {Adhiraj Singh Rawat and Fidel Kachari and Tushar Mishra and Govind Singh},
url = {http://urbanecology.in/files/papers/rawat-kachari-mishra-and-singh-2014.pdf},
year = {2014},
date = {2014-01-28},
publisher = {National Conference on Earth and Environment - Pollution and Prevention.},
organization = {Amity University, NOIDA, India.},
keywords = {Delhi, ecological footprint, urban metabolism, urban sustainability},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}
2013
Singh, Govind; Devi, Konsam Nirmala
Sustainability Appraisal of Panch-Tatwa in Delhi Conference
VII World Aqua Congress – Universal Congress 2013 India Habitat Centre, New Delhi., 2013.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: Delhi, natural resource management, panch-tatwa, sustainable development, urbanisation
@conference{Singh2013b,
title = {Sustainability Appraisal of Panch-Tatwa in Delhi},
author = {Govind Singh and Konsam Nirmala Devi},
url = {http://urbanecology.in/files/papers/singh-and-devi2013.pdf},
year = {2013},
date = {2013-12-11},
publisher = {India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.},
organization = {VII World Aqua Congress – Universal Congress 2013},
keywords = {Delhi, natural resource management, panch-tatwa, sustainable development, urbanisation},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}
Singh, Govind; Deb, Mihir; Ghosh, Chirashree
Punjab University, Chandigarh, India. International Conference on Advances in Water Resources Development & Management (AWRDM-2013), 2013.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: ground water, human health, NCT of Delhi, water quality index
@conference{Singh2013,
title = {Ground Water Quality Assessment for Identifying Human Health Vulnerability in Three Most Densely Populated Districts of India},
author = {Govind Singh and Mihir Deb and Chirashree Ghosh},
url = {http://urbanecology.in/files/papers/singh-deb-and-ghosh-2017.pdf},
year = {2013},
date = {2013-10-23},
publisher = {International Conference on Advances in Water Resources Development & Management (AWRDM-2013)},
organization = {Punjab University, Chandigarh, India. },
keywords = {ground water, human health, NCT of Delhi, water quality index},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}
2012
Singh, Govind
Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi, 2012.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: NCT of Delhi, urban environments, water quality
@phdthesis{Singh2012,
title = {Surface and Sub Surface Water Quality in the NCT of Delhi and its Implications on the Urban Environments},
author = {Govind Singh},
url = {http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/28317
http://hdl.handle.net/10603/28317},
year = {2012},
date = {2012-12-19},
school = {Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi},
abstract = {Rapid growth in global urban population is leading to increasing pressure on water resources. The situation is even more concerning in developing countries like India which include cities with population figures in several millions. The National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi is one of the three most rapidly growing urban agglomerations in India with a population of over 16.7 million in 2011. The rapid pace of urban growth in Delhi is exerting an increasing pressure on water resources. This is also leading to a consequent growth in population of neighbouring urban centers, thus increasing regional water demand. The thesis is a comprehensive interdisciplinary attempt at addressing urban sustainability of NCT Delhi with respect to water resource scenario. Through extensive overlay analysis in terms of regional resource demand, the thesis notes that Delhi today has evolved from a megacity to a ‘conurbation’. The thesis embodies a spatio-seasonal water quality assessment of surface and sub-surface water resources in the NCT. Ground water quality in 200 sites (in 9 administrative districts and across 10 urban environments) were analyzed using standard methods for 23 physico-chemical parameters (pH, Temp., Conductivity, Alkalinity, Na, K, Mg, Ca, NH4, F, Cl, NO3, SO4, PO4, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb) during wet (July-Sept, 2009) and dry (Jan-Mar, 2010) seasons. 22 surface water sites in River Yamuna, drains and canals in the NCT were also sampled in these two seasons. In addition to the above-mentioned parameters, Dissolved Oxygen and total mercury were analyzed in surface water samples.},
keywords = {NCT of Delhi, urban environments, water quality},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {phdthesis}
}
Rapid growth in global urban population is leading to increasing pressure on water resources. The situation is even more concerning in developing countries like India which include cities with population figures in several millions. The National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi is one of the three most rapidly growing urban agglomerations in India with a population of over 16.7 million in 2011. The rapid pace of urban growth in Delhi is exerting an increasing pressure on water resources. This is also leading to a consequent growth in population of neighbouring urban centers, thus increasing regional water demand. The thesis is a comprehensive interdisciplinary attempt at addressing urban sustainability of NCT Delhi with respect to water resource scenario. Through extensive overlay analysis in terms of regional resource demand, the thesis notes that Delhi today has evolved from a megacity to a ‘conurbation’. The thesis embodies a spatio-seasonal water quality assessment of surface and sub-surface water resources in the NCT. Ground water quality in 200 sites (in 9 administrative districts and across 10 urban environments) were analyzed using standard methods for 23 physico-chemical parameters (pH, Temp., Conductivity, Alkalinity, Na, K, Mg, Ca, NH4, F, Cl, NO3, SO4, PO4, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb) during wet (July-Sept, 2009) and dry (Jan-Mar, 2010) seasons. 22 surface water sites in River Yamuna, drains and canals in the NCT were also sampled in these two seasons. In addition to the above-mentioned parameters, Dissolved Oxygen and total mercury were analyzed in surface water samples.