Sunday, December 16, 2012
BMC's grand plan Rs.4 Crore down South Bombay's drains
About BMC grand plan Rs.4 Crore down South Bombay's drains
http://www.mumbaimirror.com/
Dear Chaitanya Marpakwar Ji,
Green Greetings
I was delighted to read about the efforts of the M.C.G.M. , to make an effort to use technology to address odour issues in "South Bombay's" storm water drains.
Could I take the opportunity created to offer some suggestions which may be very useful ?
Please read about some of my work conducted with support and encouragement of the M.C.G.M. on their premises, the Municipal Versova Sewage Pumping Station, Andheri (West), Mumbai 400053, Maharashtra, India.
The third row, third picture ( from left ) is Shri Markandeya, former Chief Engineer SWM who visited the project and encouraged me.
http://www.greencrosssociety.
Suggestions:
Since there is a large part of Mumbai's housing which drains their sewage through storm water drains ( albeit illegal ) , the matter needs to be Eco technologically addressed.
Using incredibly fast 'TURBO ECOLOGY', it now becomes possible to address the inorganic chemicals which are the real hazard in the sewage.
Just as we add an extra programme in our laptop to make it run more smoothly, 'TURBO ECOLOGY' can be easily installed along with any other system or process. It becomes an 'ON LINE TREATMENT' process.
The mosquito issue can also be addressed and use of pesticide avoided entirely.
Separately, addressing odour by destroying the 'FOOD' ( C/N ratio ) in the sewage while leaving the INORGANIC content untouched will lead to invisible hazard which gives no warning signals.
Turning off the alarm bell without addressing the root cause of the ecological fire was what current sewage treatment practices were about till recently.
Such processes also needlessly used electric power and machinery.
NASHIK MUNICIPAL CORPORATION had demonstrated this some years ago, even won an award from the Urban Development Ministry of the Government of India, from the hands of Shri Jaipal Reddy.
Odour issues can be better understood at this link http://www.greencrosssociety.
This knowledge and expertise is also available with the Municipal Corporation engineers also.
Ecological regards,
Shantharam Umanath Shenai
http://india.ashoka.org/
www.greencrosssociety.com
+91 9324156273
+91 8454097701
Chaitanya.Marpakwar @timesgrou
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has found a solution to the city’s stench problem and, believe it or not, the grand plan involves pouring 10,000 litres of deodorant worth Rs 4 crore down Mumbai’s clogged drains.
The BMC’s Storm Water Drains (SWD) department has floated tenders to bulk buy a herbal chemical branded ‘greenoxy’, which works both as a disinfectant and a deodorant.
The pilot project, for which the civic body has set aside Rs 5-7 lakh, involves spraying the nullahs around Malabar Hill – arguably a part of the city that least needs it. If the project is successful in South Mumbai’s D Ward, the BMC will try and get the total budget sanctioned in order to tackle more challenging neighborhoods further north.
The chemical works only on narrow drains, officials admitted, so travelling across Mahim Creek will continue to be a nightmare.
“When poured into the drains, the chemical reacts with the sludge and separates the silt from the water. The silt settles at the bottom of the drains, allowing the drain water to flow
smoothly,” LS Vhatkar, Chief Engineer (SWD), told Mumbai Mirror.w“It also acts as a deodorant and after its use there is no stench or odour of any kind. Since it’s a herbal product and is eco-friendly, it won’t have any adverse effects when the drains empty out into the Arabian sea.”
The BMC, ironically, chanced upon this idea three months ago, thanks to a problem that closely affected the SWD department. Their office in Dadar stands right next to a small, artificial pond created to collect water overflowing from the pumping station that stands in its centre. After the monsoons, officials said, the smell was unbearable, and those close to the windows of the five-storey building were forced to abandon their desks for a week.
One of the staff members had heard about the herbal deodorant, which worked wonders for them (as an SWD official put it, the previously sludgy pond now smelled like ‘agarbattis’, or incence sticks). After this, a suggestion was made asking the BMC to consider using it in other problem areas – like the rest of the city.
“At that time,there were a lot of complaints from the Malabar Hill area about the stench emanating from the drains. We found that there was a problem, as storm water drains and sewage drains had gotten connected. That’s why we have planned the pilot project here,” a BMC official said.
The project – expected to be rolled out next week – will see the civic body’s conservancy workers use the chemical everytime they clean the drains.
Indrani Malkani, the ALM coordinator for Dward,said treating the drains was a step in the right direction. “But the odour emanating from the storm water drains was caused by the illegal sewage lines, which have been connected by certain housing societies. The BMC should take action against them as well,” Malkani said.
After which they can try and solve the Mahim Creek problem.
http://www.mumbaimirror.com/
Dear Chaitanya Marpakwar Ji,
Green Greetings
I was delighted to read about the efforts of the M.C.G.M. , to make an effort to use technology to address odour issues in "South Bombay's" storm water drains.
Could I take the opportunity created to offer some suggestions which may be very useful ?
Please read about some of my work conducted with support and encouragement of the M.C.G.M. on their premises, the Municipal Versova Sewage Pumping Station, Andheri (West), Mumbai 400053, Maharashtra, India.
The third row, third picture ( from left ) is Shri Markandeya, former Chief Engineer SWM who visited the project and encouraged me.
http://www.greencrosssociety.
Suggestions:
Since there is a large part of Mumbai's housing which drains their sewage through storm water drains ( albeit illegal ) , the matter needs to be Eco technologically addressed.
Using incredibly fast 'TURBO ECOLOGY', it now becomes possible to address the inorganic chemicals which are the real hazard in the sewage.
Just as we add an extra programme in our laptop to make it run more smoothly, 'TURBO ECOLOGY' can be easily installed along with any other system or process. It becomes an 'ON LINE TREATMENT' process.
The mosquito issue can also be addressed and use of pesticide avoided entirely.
Separately, addressing odour by destroying the 'FOOD' ( C/N ratio ) in the sewage while leaving the INORGANIC content untouched will lead to invisible hazard which gives no warning signals.
Turning off the alarm bell without addressing the root cause of the ecological fire was what current sewage treatment practices were about till recently.
Such processes also needlessly used electric power and machinery.
NASHIK MUNICIPAL CORPORATION had demonstrated this some years ago, even won an award from the Urban Development Ministry of the Government of India, from the hands of Shri Jaipal Reddy.
Odour issues can be better understood at this link http://www.greencrosssociety.
This knowledge and expertise is also available with the Municipal Corporation engineers also.
Ecological regards,
Shantharam Umanath Shenai
http://india.ashoka.org/
www.greencrosssociety.com
+91 9324156273
+91 8454097701
Fume no more: SoBo’s drains to smell of roses
10,000 litres of deo down the drain; BMC’s nod to Oscar Wilde: ‘We’re all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars’
Chaitanya.Marpakwar @timesgrou
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has found a solution to the city’s stench problem and, believe it or not, the grand plan involves pouring 10,000 litres of deodorant worth Rs 4 crore down Mumbai’s clogged drains.
The BMC’s Storm Water Drains (SWD) department has floated tenders to bulk buy a herbal chemical branded ‘greenoxy’, which works both as a disinfectant and a deodorant.
The pilot project, for which the civic body has set aside Rs 5-7 lakh, involves spraying the nullahs around Malabar Hill – arguably a part of the city that least needs it. If the project is successful in South Mumbai’s D Ward, the BMC will try and get the total budget sanctioned in order to tackle more challenging neighborhoods further north.
The chemical works only on narrow drains, officials admitted, so travelling across Mahim Creek will continue to be a nightmare.
“When poured into the drains, the chemical reacts with the sludge and separates the silt from the water. The silt settles at the bottom of the drains, allowing the drain water to flow
smoothly,” LS Vhatkar, Chief Engineer (SWD), told Mumbai Mirror.w“It also acts as a deodorant and after its use there is no stench or odour of any kind. Since it’s a herbal product and is eco-friendly, it won’t have any adverse effects when the drains empty out into the Arabian sea.”
The BMC, ironically, chanced upon this idea three months ago, thanks to a problem that closely affected the SWD department. Their office in Dadar stands right next to a small, artificial pond created to collect water overflowing from the pumping station that stands in its centre. After the monsoons, officials said, the smell was unbearable, and those close to the windows of the five-storey building were forced to abandon their desks for a week.
One of the staff members had heard about the herbal deodorant, which worked wonders for them (as an SWD official put it, the previously sludgy pond now smelled like ‘agarbattis’, or incence sticks). After this, a suggestion was made asking the BMC to consider using it in other problem areas – like the rest of the city.
“At that time,there were a lot of complaints from the Malabar Hill area about the stench emanating from the drains. We found that there was a problem, as storm water drains and sewage drains had gotten connected. That’s why we have planned the pilot project here,” a BMC official said.
The project – expected to be rolled out next week – will see the civic body’s conservancy workers use the chemical everytime they clean the drains.
Indrani Malkani, the ALM coordinator for Dward,said treating the drains was a step in the right direction. “But the odour emanating from the storm water drains was caused by the illegal sewage lines, which have been connected by certain housing societies. The BMC should take action against them as well,” Malkani said.
After which they can try and solve the Mahim Creek problem.
The BMC will use a herbal chemical branded ‘greenoxy’, which costs Rs 400 a litre, to freshen up south Mumbai’s drains
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Yoga for Respiratory Disorder
Simha Garaja
The Roaring Lion, is a great technique to bring emotional balance, and it also heals the lungs and respiratory system. It also harmonizes the Thyroid gland. Emotions trapped within the anahat chakra are released when Simha Graja is performed. Emotions and stress are the main cause for respiratory disorders. These may be due to the persons current life situation or even emotions and desires from their past lives. Performing this over a period of time results in the release of the emotions past and present. It also makes the person more expressive and confident. It also calms the nerves and relaxes the body and mind.
Naadi Shodan / Anulom- Vilom
This is a pranayama to balance the Ida and Pingala Naadis. The Lunar and Solar energies/currents of our body. It brings a balance and health the the left and right hemispheres of the brain, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, it heals the lungs and improves the body's capacity to breathe and optimizes the lungs ability to enrich the body with oxygen. Leads to balance of all solar and lunar activities of the body and mind, eventually opening the passage for Sushumna Nadi.
Bhramari
The buzzing bee is an instant stress buster. It calms and stills the mind, body, emotion and spirit. It opens the doorway to tranquility and calm. It is a great practice for heart patients as well. It is also a great technique for insomnia especially if performed before sleep. It also enriches the pineal gland and balances Pirtuatary function in the body. Spiritually, if perfected, it can lead you to Shunya and the realization of the Naad or the cosmic sound/vibration. It takes one to higher state of one's consciousness.
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