Amritsar, December 18

ECO Club of DAV College organised an online lecture on the prevailing water crisis in Punjab with eminent eco-activist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, who is a Padma Shree awardee, as the guest speaker. More than 100 participants attended the lecture.

Seechewal, talked about heavy metal concentration in water bodies of Punjab.

“It is as simple as it gets. Water is the basic need of human beings, without water neither human life is possible nor we can carry out any work. The proportion in which water pollution is increasing in Punjab, if this increase continues at this speed, then the day is not too far when the next world war will be fought for water,” he said. He stressed on techniques like water harvesting and water management. Prof Nihita Sharma, convener Eco Club, DAV College, too emphasised on different methods used for water conservation.

In another eco-awareness event, 40 real estate experts held a seminar on corrosion impact in city, owing to high-level of air pollution. The panel included senior SGPC and government officials, who spoke about the impact of air pollution on heritage buildings. The seminar was organised by International Zinc Association (IZA).

While highlighting the concerns over corrosion and its impact on infrastructure and public safety, the experts stressed upon the need for a thorough corrosion protection mechanism that will not only ensure infrastructure longevity but also minimise economic and environmental damages.

Rahul Sharma, director (India) - IZA said that Amritsar is an important religious tourism destination and the headquarter of religious bodies like SGPC and Shri Radha Swami Satsang Beas, who are building infrastructure not only in Punjab but across India for the devotees and followers .

“It is prudent for them to build a long-lasting sustainable infrastructure for the followers which should be maintenance-free for centuries,” he asserted. “Moreover Amritsar witnesses extreme weather conditions, which results in corrosion of steel products. Being a holy town and a place where millions of tourists visit the holy Golden Temple. — TNS