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3 articles for “Varanasi”
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Assessment of Water Quality Deterioration in Sacred Ponds of Varanasi: Impact of Urbanization, and Pollution
Abstract: Water scarcity, pollution, political unrest, and population growth have made it imperative to manage water resources, including surface water, responsibly in the twenty-first century. The ponds deteriorate due to development, urbanization, and the burden of many polluting sources. Varanasi had roughly 110 pounds and kunds in the 1980s; today, there are only 56. The physical and chemical quality parameters of five significant sacred ponds that have existed in Varanasi from …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Micro Level Mobility Intervention in Urban Spatial Structure in Reducing GHG Emissions: A Case of The City of Lucknow, Prayagraj and Varanasi
Abstract: In contemporary times, the Greenhouse Effect has emerged as a paramount concern in urban areas. With India undergoing rapid urbanization, cities are witnessing soaring temperatures. Greenhouse gas emissions are one of the main causes of the Greenhouse Effect. India stands among the highest emitters of GHGs, primarily stemming from the energy sector, particularly in electricity generation. The period from 2005 to 2018 saw a noteworthy surge in India's emissions, largely …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Under-Nutrition Among Rural Women of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India: Results from a Survey
Abstract: The present article shows some light on various nutritional aspects of a rural society in eastern Uttar Pradesh, India. The findings are based on a sample survey conducted in 2003-04 by Centre of Population Studies, Department of Statistics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India in which data were collected from 1800 households of the study area. Various nutritional aspects include anthropometric measurements, consumption of various foods in a day, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–45 Read article