Summary of India's Environmental Crisis, Unspoken and Unheard | Vimlendu Jha | TEDxJMC
Lakes in India have caught on fire multiple times in recent years, with incidents in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.
The air quality index in Delhi hit 999 in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 due to limitations in the meter reading.
Rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, and Betwa have been heavily polluted, with Ganga being black for years.
Bangalore has lost most of its lakes due to pollution, with 1,200 million liters of wastewater entering the lakes daily.
By 2025, Bangalore may run out of water, despite being known as the Silicon Valley of India.
Gurgaon has been rated as one of the most polluted cities in the world, with citizen-led initiatives like the Aravalli biodiversity park being threatened by government projects.
Delhi is facing deforestation, with plans to cut down thousands of trees for construction projects, leading to environmental degradation.
Groundwater depletion is a major concern, with a government report stating that by 2030, 21 major cities in India may run out of groundwater.
The speaker emphasizes the need for individuals, especially those with more agency and resources, to speak up for environmental issues and advocate for change to ensure a sustainable future.
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- Vimlendu Jha
Notable Quotes
— 04:54 — « This is not somebody elses problem. These are stories of the biggest capitals of our country. »
— 11:40 — « They started protesting on the streets of Tuticorin. What happened? There were 13 people who were murdered by the police in broad daylight for speaking up. »
— 12:36 — « If you do not speak up, theres no planet. Its not a romantic world were trying to imagine. »
— 13:38 — « Thats my only call, and thats why I speak today - the unspoken. »
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