TamilNadu

On December, 2011 in my 100th blog post I wrote:

I was born in Tamil Nadu and had good education there until M.Phil (Bharathiar University - Environmental Sciences specializing in Environmental Physiology). Moved to USA to pursue
Ph.D in Environmental Sciences. God gave me privilege to complete MS in Computer Science also. During this period I have traveled so many places and had vast experiences. 
Acquired environmental knowledge from excellent people who were very knowledgeable in these fields and want to do something for Environment. 

Even after several decades of independence and great rulers with future vision, Tamil Nadu state still have not lived up to its potential.
We have best institutions - IIT, Anna University, REC, several other universities and best schools in India. But what has improved in these years of independence.
We still have poverty, lots of pollution and environmental problems. For example - we have so many polluted areas where so many industries pollute the fertile resources. 
Several part of the state are without trees. We don't care for our soil resources - river beds are dug for using soil for constructions and more and more buildings are built in agricultural areas.
We spoil our lands, forests, soils and marine environments, as much as we can. Foreign industries also flock over here. We did not learn even several years after Bhopal disaster. Proper Environmental laws and mitigation have to be designed, implemented and strictly followed. Escrow accounts should be maintained by the Government, funded by all these industries for environmental benefits. These industries should show their environmental improvement plans, how they are going to implement them and what actions will they take in case of environmental issues. I am certainly sure that these foreign industries will do these things to save their environments in their country. So they should equally treat the country they are using to manufacture their products and getting the profit. These environmental benefits can be efficiently implemented with very little percentage of their profit.

We have best natural resources such as SOLAR and WIND. We have been utilizing wind (I personally feel we went overboard in putting up the so many windmills). But we need to tap on Solar energy.
Also in Tamil Nadu, We always have been fascinated by the movie industry. We have been selecting movie people as our rulers for the most period after the independence. I am not against movie people coming into politics, but all I am asking them is to do GOOD AND MOVE FORWARD if they end up as political winner. 

These days I see more and more people flocking to TASMAC - irony is that their main office is in a road that has a name starting with Gandhi ( who stood against liquor - Still Prohibition is practiced in Gujarat - his birth state).
As an Environmental toxicologist, I am always against any toxic substance affecting health. I am crying from my heart seeing our young resources flocking into these liquor stores. See how this bad and evil industry have flourished in front of us.
Already we live in extremely polluted Area (AIR, WATER, SOIL and FOOD). Along with that TASMAC products will do a symbiotic effect on these people's health. These people also smoke. How much one's heart, kidney and brain can take. 
I need not say this, they themselves have said that in their website - http://tasmac.tn.gov.in/brands.htm - The topmost letters in the webpage in red letters - MADHU - NAATUKKU, VETTUKKU, UYIRUKKU KEDU = meaning - ALCOHOL - BAD FOR COUNTRY, HOUSE AND LIFE. Even the government is knowingly doing this evil thing for money.

So many negatives - industries flocking (wrote an earlier article on 2008) and polluting Tamil Nadu environment, Negative Politics with only greed as objective and no ethics, abusing environment (extracting non renewable resources and depleting the sterile agricultural lands, building non environmental friendly system which would affect exponentially in the case of natural disasters) without proper following of environmental law. 
Building systems without any limits with greed as only objective and not caring for environment, human health and future generations.Fracking can cause pollution and additives that are needed can cause so many adverse affect on human health, animal health and environment, contamination, toxic chemical exposure, sterile lands and Earthquakes. Now without any hesitation you are trying to do fracking in the rice bowl area. Please don't do for the sake of future generations.
Cutting off trees, creating concrete jungles on lakes and watershed areas, building non environmental system all along polluted coast, removing top soil from river beds and rivers, removing mountain tops - all these are leading to desertification. Already the area is affected by severe droughts, 
God men, Politicians, Educators, Hospitals to name some - You know who you are and you have earned enough for your eight generations to follow - so Please do something good for all the people especially future generation (which includes you children also).

Previously wrote:

மலையை, மண்ணை  சுரண்டி எடுத்தாலும் ... Mountain Mining
மரத்தை அறுத்து போட்டாலும்...Deforestation Cutting Trees
பல மணி நேரம் மின் வெட்டு செய்தாலும்...
தண்ணீரே கிடைக்காமல் போனாலும்...
இயற்கை வளத்தை அழித்தாலும்...Titanium Mining
விவசாய நிலத்தல் வீடு கட்டினாலும்...Industries Flocking
கழிவுகளை கொட்டினாலும்...Cancer Village, Dumping
அரசாங்கமே சாராயத்தை விற்று மக்களை குடி மகன்களாக்கினாலும்...Liquor 
தமிழ் மீனவனை சுட்டாலும்...
இனத்தையே அழித்தாலும்...Innocent Deaths 
கோடி கோடியாய் ஊழல் செய்தாலும்...Food Adulteration
அரசியல்வாதிகள் என்ன சொன்னாலும்... என்ன செய்தாலும்..Selling Expired Drugs
தமிழ் நாட்டு மக்கள் சகித்து  கொண்டே இருப்போம்...

பாலைவனம் ஆக்காதீர் தமிழ் நாட்டை.

தற்போதைய சராசரி தமிழனின் நிலையை நினைவு படுத்த - 

எவ்வளவு மொட்டை அடித்தாலும் தாங்குவான் தமிழன்.

I can only pray for the future generations.  Youngsters should learn from all these happenings and take control for the future generations to come. Internationally, Hate crimes have increased and some of the innocent people have been killed. Where is the World going?. We need good leaders to take control of the situation and provide appropriate solutions.

Now it is February, 2017 and the state of Tamil Nadu has become more worse. I am settled in USA and I always wanted to do good things for the ROOTS. We are doing that in many ways. But Nature - rainfall has almost stopped and slowed us down.My brother who was an IT expert in Singapore has become sustainable Farmer. He started farming in 2010 and until now we did not get proper power (utility)  even after 7 years for agricultural purposes. As educated farmers, we face these So think about the normal farmers what they had to go through.

We are proud of our cattle we rear. 

But we are more worried about the negatives that are taking place. 

As a son of a honest Tax Officer, 

Dad

who worked in Tamil Nadu Government - Department of Commercial Taxes, I am too worried about the corruptions. and non ethical happenings, All I can do is do our good deeds such as helping and training people and businesses to get better opportunities and Pray to God for Positives to Tamil Nadu. Historically, We had very very positive personalities such as Thiruvalluvar   (who contributed the great Thirukural which gives us details of how to lead, live a life), Avvaiyar (who gave us Aathichoodi which starts with அறம் செய விரும்பு meaning - Intend to do right things), Bharathiar and several greats from Kamarajar,  to  the recent Great Dr. Abdul Kalam. So along those lines praying for Positives to my Brothers and Sisters. On May 2011, I wrote this blog topic on leaders and youngsters should select and elect good leader(s). Praying for everyone. Peace and prosperity for All.

எத்தனை காலம் தான் ஏமாற்றுவார்... கொஞ்சமாவது நல்லது செய்யுங்கள்...

விவசாயிகளுக்கு நல்லது செய்யாவிட்டாலும், வயிற்றில் அடிக்காதீர். அது நல்லது அல்ல. நாட்டிற்கும் உலகத்துக்கும் அது கேடு விளைவிக்கும்

பிறக்க போகும் நாட்கள் எல்லாம் நல்லவையாக பிறக்கட்டும்.

Water Scarcity, Innovative ways to produce potable water and natural Energy Resources

Water scarcity is rising at an alarming rate in certain parts of the world.
Fresh water bodies that depend on rainfall are completely drying due to the fact that climatic conditions are constantly changing and weather patterns are being affected. Deforestation and Construction (River soil removal) have caused so many side effects.
Drought can cause entire Nation to succumb.
Just saw the news that at Tamilnadu (where I come from) there are no rains and water levels are deteriorating at an alarming rate.

Soon people may even have tough time getting potable water.

As an Environmental Scientist, my concern is

What the government and scientists are doing to curb this water deficiency problem?

Tamilnadu has hundreds of universities.

Tamilnadu has thousands of colleges.

These educational institutes have very intelligent students who are guided by intellectual and experienced professors.  Why are these universities not researching on alternate water producing topics and produce water?.

People from Tamilnadu have excelled in variety of fields all over the globe.
However, Tamilnadu still has several hours of power cut and shortage of water.

What I am pointing to is - why are these universities and colleges are not researching on novel and innovative methods of producing water at affordable prices.

Ironically, Tamilnadu has the largest desalination plants in whole South east Asia and they have a long coastal area to utilize.
There are innovative technologies such as

Water from air.

Self water filling bottle.

Efficient Desalination - using Nano Technology.

Future Cheap alternatives for desalination - nanotechology filters.

Also solar, bio, wind and geothermal energy can be used along with wind and hydro generated power.

As an individual and group of people, who wanted to do something for the roots, we sincerely tried to get and implement these technologies. but could not afford to do so. We are still trying though.

Sarcastically,  I can say that  I am sure government can fund these studies with the huge profit they make from TASMAC - Alcohol effects.

What we do is to plant as many trees as we can and save them at our EA FARMS SONA (Sustainable Organic Natural Agricultural) site. Hope these trees helps and brings rain there in the future.

Our area trees:

Also, we are planning to use as much as natural resources at EA Farms.

Industries flocking into Tamilnadu - Must do Pollution Control also

Tire manufacturing Industry is coming to Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli in near future.
Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Industry and Nokia spare parts manufacturing coming to Orakadam, Chennai very soon,
Cuddalore - Petroleum Refinery & Ship building Industry,
ThiruChopuram - Building Harbor for private sector,
along with several other industries.

These industries are good for the Economic development of the state.
However the above areas: ISLANDS, CORAL REEFS, MANGROVE FORESTS, WETLANDS, and FORESTS are as important as the Economic development and are very sensitive Environments. Also these industries should consider effects on HUMAN HEALTH.

Cuddalore is already a polluted and environmentally sensitive area. It has been affected by Tsunami.Mangrove forests have been helping the coastal areas from fierce force of cyclones. So, Mangrove forests are needed to protect the coastal areas.
Even though these industries are vital for economic upliftment, these industries must consider Environmental issues (Mandatory) also.
Watch Cuddalore Environmental Problems:








Tire manufacturing plants emit Volatile Organic Compounds. These emissions should be controlled or else there will be irreparable damage to these sensitive Environmental areas in the future. Hopefully these industries take into account the pollution that will be created and treat them properly.

Will these industrialists take care of pollution abatement or should we worry about these damaged Environment in the future?

Only time will answer.

Environmental Awareness Catching up in Tamil Nadu

Chennai Mayor has implemented a law to keep Chennai Environmentally clean.
Fines have been assigned for each offense:
Spitting, Garbage throwing, Animal Waste, Public Urination & Defecating etc.

This has to be implemented strictly all over the country, so that one day India will become Clean & more Beautiful.

As an Environmental Scientist from India, I always dreamed about this Clean & Environmentally Friendly India.

One drawback is the poverty that India faces. Poor people should also have access to Proper Garbage Disposal and Proper Toilet Facilities. With India's growth (Great Dr. Abdul Kalam's dream is coming true. Now at least in Cricket - India has become a financial super power and even country such as Australia say that) and status improving, I think India can achieve this.

Government should provide the necessary for the poor (Fundamental amenities, Education, Awareness & Training) without any hindrance, not only the city will be clean & Environmental friendly, but also the entire Country.

As we fine the violators, the followers should be given incentives.
Example:
Weekly, Monthly & Yearly Clean Environmental Keeper - Monetary award.
These types of incentives will promote Environmental Awareness and the goal can be achieved sooner.