ECOLOGICAL AND

HUMANITARIAN
SURVEY
 INTRODUCTION
This report is regarding a research
inquiring about the non accessibility of
"free" drinking water, a basic need for a
living being. This research is based by the
surveys and studies done. Discussing about
the need for free drinking water and the
reasons for it not being accessible for free.
SYNOPSIS

National Statistics

Our Statistics

Ecological and Humanitarian

The Issue

Conclusion

Our opinion and thoughts

Credits

Webliography
 75% of the households do
not have drinking water
YES on the premises
11.8%

163 Do not have acess to

drinking water
MIL
NATIONAL
YES

NO
88.2%
10.6%

STATISTICS
India the bigest
consumer
of ground water

84% of the households

NO
89.4% do not have access to
piped water
 OUR
STATISTICS
 ECOLOGICAL AND HUMANITARIAN

Economy is the study of the relationship between living

organisms, including humans, and their physical
environment; it seeks to understand the vital connections
between plants and animals and the world
around them. Ecology also provides information
about the benefits of ecosystems and how
we can use Earth's resources in ways that
leave the environment healthy for future
generations.

Humanitarianism is at once a broad dedication to

and belief in the fundamental value of
human life. Humanitarian is someone devoted
to the promotion of human welfare and to social
reforms. They are marked by humanistic
values and devotion to human welfare.
Do we buy air with money
that is available to
us in the nature ?
Then, why do we
need to buy drinking
water that is available in the
nature itself?
The Issue Worldwide access to clean, safe drinking water is a
simple human right and an essential step towards
cultivating living standards worldwide. Yet, more
than one in nine people still lack dependable access
to this valuable source.
Water scarcity involves water crisis, water shortage,
water deficit or water stress. Water scarcity can be
due to physical water scarcity and economic water
scarcity.
Physical water scarcity refers to a situation where
natural water resources are unable to meet a
region’s demand, while economic water scarcity
is a result of poor water management resources.
There are millions of people all over the world who
don’t have access to water, or, if they do, that water
cannot be used. About 70% of the Earth’s surface is
covered with water, and 3% of it is actually
freshwater that is fit for human consumption.
Clean drinking water is scarce, and there are millions
of people across the globe who spend their entire day
searching for it.
Yet, people who have access to safe, clean drinking
water take it for granted and don’t use it wisely.
According to WWF, some 1.1 billion people
worldwide lack access to water, and a total of 2.7
billion find water scarcity for at least one month
of the year.

Renewable water resources are rechargeable due

to the hydrological cycle unless they are overexploited,
comprising groundwater aquifers and surface water like
rivers and lakes. Internal renewable water resources comprise the average annual flow of rivers
and groundwater generated from endogenous precipitation.
Freshwater exists on Earth’s surface in lakes, rivers,
and ice, as well as below the surface as groundwater.
However, it is a limited resource;
Although freshwater is considered a renewable
resource, the use of freshwater in some regions
exceeds the ability of natural processes to replenish
supplies. When the demand for freshwater cannot be
met, it can lead to political tension and public-health
problems.

Forty percent of India's population may not have

drinking water by 2030, if the water crisis in country
is not met seriously, a study has warned.With the
country facing a grave water crisis and lack of water
conservation, the availability of potable water and
ground water has decreased over the years which
would result in severe situation in the country after
a decade.
 Many lakes that were the source of drinking water have now been contaminated or the land has
been utilised for constructing buildings.This has created a situation wherein the rainwater can
nowhere to be collect, which can be used to irrigate landscaping, flush toilets, wash cars, or launder
clothes, and it can even be purified for human consumption. Since water is a state subject, each
state government is largely responsible for taking action to increase, conserve, and manage water
resources effectively.Under Section 3 (3) of the “Environment (Protection) Act, 1986,” the Central
Ground Water Authority (CGWA) was established with the goal of regulating and overseeing
groundwater development and management throughout the country.
 Conclusion
In conclusion, drinking water can be
provided for free as demanded, if people
join hands to control the depletion of
groundwater and also recharge the ground
water (using rainwater harvesting ).
 Our Opinion and Thoughts
Free drinking water is a basic need and everyone must have the right
and access to it. This right comes with the responsibility of the
citizens to conserve and restore the groundwater and prevent it
from depleting.As water demand spikes along with summer
temperatures, Bengaluru is witnessing rampant drilling
of illegal borewells. Experts say this could adversely
impact the groundwater table. Lack of regulation might
also encourage more indiscriminate drilling.For instance,
in Mahadevapura, where water was available at 900-1,200
feet, people are going as deep as 1,700 feet now.Borewells
are acceptable in areas where people don’t have potable water
supply and they depend on it for drinking purposes. But if they do
not regulate the use for other purposes, it is a blatant misuse of a community
resource. Such activities are affecting Bangalore's ecology.Therefore, the accessiblity of free
drinking water for people is highly dependant on the actions of the people itself.Just demanding for free
drinking water without working for it doesn't solve the issue. As the saying goes, "If you don't like what you
are reaping, you had better change what you have been sowing.” – Jim Rohn.

CREDITS

Shreya Khashyap M
KumKum Krishna
Shyam V K
Rashmi M
Chandhana V
Pavithra K S
Monisha R
Deeksha R

TEAM
'NEERYODH'
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