Topic	Name	Description
Topic 1	Introduction
	Definitions
	Scope
	Functions
	Need for public awareness
	References
Topic 2	Introduction
	Uses of forests
	Functions of forests
	Deforestation
	Causes of deforestation
	Environmental effects /Consequences of deforestation
	Effect of deforestation on tribal people
	Dams and forests
	Case study & displacement
	References
Topic 3	Introduction
	Sources Of Water
	Floods
	Droughts
	Consequences of drought
	Benefits and disadvantages of dams
	Case study
	References
	Additional information
Topic 4	Introduction
	Process of mining
	Uses of minerals
	Environmental effects
	References
Topic 5	Introduction
	Changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing
	Fertilizer and pesticide problem
	Effects of Modern Agriculture
	Water logging and salinity
	References
Topic 6	Introduction
	Growing energy demands
	Classification of Energy
	Non-renewable energy sources
	Renewable energy resources
	Solar energy
	Wind Energy
	Ocean
	Hydel
	Tidal power
	Biomass
	References
Topic 7	Land as a resource
	Land degradation
	Causes for land degradation
	Soil erosion
	Factors affecting erosion
	Landslide
	Desertification
	References
	Additional information
Topic 8	Introduction
	Biosphere
	Hydrosphere
	Atmosphere
	Definition
	Concept of an ecosystem
	Structure of an Ecosystem
	Functions of an ecosystem
	References
Topic 9	Introduction
	Autotrophs or producers
	Heterotrophs or consumers
	Decomposers or detrivores
	References
Topic 10	Introduction
	Hydrological cycle
	Gaseous cycle
	Oxygen cycle
	Nitrogen cycle
	Sedimentary Cycle
	Sulphur cycle
	References
Topic 11	Introduction
	Ecological Succession
	References
Topic 12	Food chain
	Grazing food chain
	Detritus food chain
	Food web
	Trophic level
	Ecological/food pyramids
	Pyramid of numbers
	Pyramids of biomass
	Pyramids of energy
	References
Topic 13	Introduction
	Natural ecosystems
	Artificial ecosystems
	Terrestrial ecosystems
	Forest Utilization
	Grassland ecosystem
	Types of grasslands in India
	Desert ecosystem
	Use of Desert ecosystem
	Aquatic Ecosystems
	Freshwater ecosystems
	Pond ecosystem(Lentic)
	Lake ecosystem
	Stream and river ecosystems (lotic)
	Marine ecosystem
	Estuarine ecosystem
	Seashore ecosystems
	Uses of aquatic ecosystems
	References
Topic 14	Introduction
	Definitions
	Genetic diversity
	Species diversity
	Ecosystem diversity
	Physically the massive country is divided into four well defined regions
	Value of biodiversity:
	Habitat loss
	Poaching of wild life
	Man-wildlife conflicts
	Conservation of biodiversity
	Ex-situ Conservation
	References
	Additional Information
Topic 15	Pollution
	Types of pollution
	Air pollution
	Classification of air pollutants
	Sources of air pollution
	Effects of air pollution
	Effects of air pollution on living organisms
	Effects of air pollution on plants
	Effects of air pollution on materials
	Control measures
	At macro level
	Case study
	References
	Additional information
Topic 16	Introduction
	Sources of water pollution
	Causes of water pollution
	Ground water pollution
	Health impact of water pollution
	Preventive measures
	Control measures of water pollution
	Case study
	References
Topic 17	Introduction
	Soil profile
	Characteristics of soil
	Causes of soil degradation
	Excess use of fertilizers
	Problems with pesticide use
	Excess salts and water
	Control measures
	References
	Additional information
Topic 18	Introduction
	Difference between sound and noise pollution
	Causes of noise pollution
	Impact of pollution on health
	Noise control at source
	Noise control at path
	Nose Control at receiver
	References
	Additional information
Topic 19	Introduction
	Definition
	Effects of marine pollution
	Solution for marine pollution
	References
	Additional Information
Topic 20	Introduction
	Causes / sources
	Effects
	Control measures
	Nuclear hazards
	Causes / sources
	Degree of damage
	Effects
	Control measures
	References
Topic 21	Introduction
	What is solid waste
	Solid waste management
	Causes of solid waste
	Effects
	Impacts of solid waste on health
	Control measures of urban & industrial waste
	Recycling
	Disposal
	Segregation
	Case study
	References
Topic 22	Introduction
	Conservatio
	Aims of conservation
	Saving energy and reducing outdoor air pollution
	Reduce the exposure to indoor air pollutants
	Reducing water pollution
	Reducing solid waste & hazardous wastes
	Individual Responsibilities towards conservation of resources and protection of environment
	References
Topic 23	Introduction
	Definitions
	Types
	Droughts and floods
	Earthquakes
	Impact of disasters
	Disaster management and mitigation
	Mitigation
	Main elements of a Mitigation Strategy
	Floods and mitigation measures
	Earthquakes and mitigation measures
	Cyclones and mitigation measures
	Landslides and mitigation measure
	References
Topic 24	Sustainable development
	Salient features of sustainable developmentt
	Sustainable development indicators – India
	Measures to maintain sustainable development
	Environmental issues
	References
Topic 25	Water scarcity issues
	Rain water harvesting
	Artificial recharge to ground water
	Advantages of rain water harvesting
	Rain water harvesting techniques
	Methods of rain water harvesting
	Water shed management
	Why water shed management is important?
	The main objectives of the program/wsm
	Steps involved in watershed management
	Suggestions for effective watershed management
	Some key steps in watershed management
	References
Topic 26	Resettlement and rehabilitation of people
	Reasons behind displacement of people
	What is resettlement and rehabilitation
	Role played by government
	Role played by world bank
	Problems related to resettlement of people
	Rehabilitation policy
	Environmental ethics: issues and possible solutions
	References
Topic 27	Climate
	Global warming
	Acid rain
	Effects of acid rain
	Control measures
	Ozone layer depletion
	Green house effect
	Causes of greenhouse effect
	Nuclear accidents and nuclear holocaust
	Measures to over come
	References
Topic 28	Introduction
	Types of wastelands
	Need for wasteland development
	Process of wasteland development
	Consumerism and waste products
	Reduce, reuse, and recycle
	References
Topic 29	Introduction
	The environment (protection) act
	The air (prevention and control of pollution) act
	The water (prevention and control of pollution) act
	The wildlife protection act
	Forest conservation act
	Functions and powers of the pollution control boards
	Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation
	Environment impact assessment
	Public awareness
	Using environmental calendar of activities
	References
Topic 30	Introduction
	Population Growth
	Causes of rapid population growth
	The consequences of rapid population growth
	Variations among nations
	Population of India
	Population Explosion
	Family welfare programmes
	Actions and strategies that can be developed to solve these problems
	Women and child welfare programmes
	Schemes of the department
	Integrated child development services scheme
	Objectives of ICDS
	Services
	References
Topic 31	Introduction
	Types of diseases
	Risks due to chemicals in food
	Human rights
	Equity
	Nutrition, health and human rights
	IPRS and CBRS
	Universal declaration of Human Rights
	Value education
	HIV/Aids
	HIV/AIDS Transmission
	HIV/AIDS Symptoms
	Prevention
	References
Topic 32	Information technology in Environmental management
	Advantages of information technology
	Role of information technology on Human health
	Individual in the conservation of Natural Resources
	The Role of Environmental Technology
	Categories of Natural Resources
	The Role of the Individual
	Recycling for the Future
	How can we protect our environment at individual level
	References