A Radio Programme which is based on Rain Water Harvesting. Water is one of the most important natural resource; it is the most basic need for all living beings. The Rainwater harvesting is the simple collection or storing of water through scientific techniques from the areas where the rain falls. It involves utilization of rain water for the domestic or the agricultural purpose. Rainwater harvesting first of all increases water security. It is the perfect solution to meet water requirements especially in the areas which do not have sufficient water resources. It helps in improving the quality of the ground water and increasing the level of the ground level.

One quarter of the earth's land is threatened by desertification, according to estimates by the UNEP. The livelihoods of over 1 billion people in more than 100 countries are also jeopardized by desertification, as farming and grazing land becomes less productive. The sustained droughts in many parts of India are leading to desertification of a huge amount of land. This is imposing threat on environment and biodiversity.

वन मन्होत्सव आजकल हम देखते है कि हमारा जो पर्यावरण है वह कितना खराब हो चुका है तो हम इसको स्वच्छ रखने के लिए कुछ न कुछ करते ही रहते है जैसे पेड लगाना रैलियां निकालना नुकडड नाटक बैठके करके लोगो को इसके उपर जागरुक करना कि अपने पर्यावरण से प्यार करना चाहिए । तभी हम अपने पर्यावरण को वचा सकते है ।

This programme speaks about the use of alternate resources like solar, hydro, wind and bio gobar gas in the villages of Nepal. Nepal has a great potential of hydro electricity and it’s considered one of the richest nation in regard to hydro electricity production. Information and benefit of use of Bio gas and Gobar gas are given so that one can easily distinguish the different alternative resources available.

A symposium on environment describes human rights and freedom as an access to the clean water, air, wholesome food and environment. Efforts to curb exploitation of the earth’s resources must be done keeping in mind the future generations. Mr. Esson, Assistant Conservator talked about global warming and related issues. Retd. Principal, Mr. P.K. Appukuttan spoke on water conservation with special emphasis on the Ashtamudi lake in Quilon. Mr. Madhu from the Department of Water talked about water pollution in Quilon and Prof. Rema Devi spoke on World Environment Day.

Sub-urban villagers react to a local pollution issue. The sewage canal along the sides of the Quilon by-pass road intended to drain out waste water has now become a garbage disposal area. All kinds of waste, including bio-waste, being dumped into the canal raises various environmental as well as health hazards. Being a low lying area, the blocked water not only spills into the neihbouring houses but also becomes a breeding bed for mosquitoes and other flies. The presence of la arge number of stray dogs raises serious threats to humans as well as their cattle. People of the locality make an appeal to the public and the authorities to stop this wanton practice of throwing waste into the sewage

The failure to preserve nature and its resources has led to the present global warming and the resultant climate change. This is a discussion on the issue from a local perspective. The statements are interspersed with the soulful musings of a poet about a dying earth.

A part of the T.S. Canal that passes through the Kollam town is generally described as Kollam Thodu (Kollam Canal). Once it was a direct water way from Trivandrum to Shornur. This canal has provided a very cheap transporting system to a large section of the people. Accumulation of waste in different places of the canal has seriously blocked the openings of the canal to the Ashtamudi Lake. The practice of dumping industrial waste, plastics, poultry waste and opening of the toilets to the canal have seriously contaminated the water and transformed this canal into a breeding place for mosquitoes and diseases. As the canal has become a severe environmental problem, some young people took the initiative to meet the people who are residing at the sides of this canal. They conducted discussions with the people.

The Lok Awaas Yatra (LAY), a journey for habitat for the people, is a platform that proposes to create awareness and learning about good habitat practices contributing to environment conservation in an innovative manner. This spot invites the people to be part of this journey.    

Sandeep Dewal talks on present architecture practices and the environment.