Bhoomi Episodes 1-50

8/7/2019 Bhoomi Episodes 1-50

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EPISODE 1

Lead story - Reptile rescue and study team, MumbaiAn interesting story of how a group of enterprising young boys rescue snakes that have strayed, andreturn them back into the wild. Bhoomi team finds out that this Reptile Rescue and Study Team from

Maharashtra in Western India, is also committed to dispelling the public's doubts and unwarranted fearsrelated to snakes.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai /Did you knowInteresting facts related to snakes ? How a snake's glands are snipped off during Nag Panchami, afestival where snakes are worshipped. That snakes do not consume milk unless they are forced to, dueto extreme food deprivation.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)How an increase in the sea level by even 1-cm can have an adverse effect on 70 lakh people, especiallythose dwelling by the banks. The REVA car launched in Bangalore, Karnataka - India's 1st cost effective,eco-friendly car that runs on electricity at a speed of 65 km/hr.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - Why do members of Reptile Rescue and Study Team from Mumbai in Maharashtra catchsnakes? What should you do if you spot a snake in your neighbourhood? What was the previousoccupation of the forest guards?

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right)A graphical presentation using animation to introduce a new computer software `COMPU-FROG' thathas made it possible for students to study the dissection of the frog virtually', thereby preventing thekilling of frogs for study purposes.

Second Story - Poachers Turned ProtectorsA picturesque view of the Tiger Reserve in Thekkady village of Kerala in South India where formersandalwood poachers have now turned forest guards. These guards use their knowledge of poaching tonab poachers and thereby protect the forest resources.Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Ms. Nafisa Joseph, Former Miss India and VJ


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EPISODE 3Lead Story - Chaliyar River, KeralaAn investigative story on the Grasim Rayon factory in Kerala in South India, which was shut down in2001 due to the pollution, caused by its dumping of toxic industrial waste into the Chaliyar River there.The increasing levels of mercury in the river water has had an adverse effect on the aquatic life and led

to cancer and respiratory problems amongst the factory workers

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)A look at the effect of religious rituals on water pollution - The flowers, coconuts, idols immersed intothe rivers and seas during festivals, pollutes the water bodies. Also industrial waste has the mostpolluting effect on rivers.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News) - The 'Kids for Tigers' fairCoverage of the 'Kids for Tigers' fair held at Crossroads, a Shopping Mall in Mumbai (Maharashtra inWestern India) during Wildlife Week to spread awareness amongst children about the role of tigers inour ecosystem.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - What has Kalayan Pokkudan- a villager iBhoomi Files (Environment News) - The 'Kids forTigers' fairCoverage of the 'Kids for Tigers' fair held at Crossroads, a Shopping Mall in Mumbai (Maharashtra inWestern India) during Wildlife Week to spread awareness amongst children about the role of tigers inour ecosystem. not attack it. The previous occupation of forest guards - They used to be poachers.

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right)A spot on how the villagers of Khambi Khatau village in Maharashtra, Western India are working incollaboration with the government to conserve the mangroves that surround their fields, as thesesmangroves prevent salty water entering their field and help proliferate them.

Second Story - Poachers Turned ProtectorsBhoomi introduces you to Kalayan Pokkudan, a senior citizen in Kerala South India, who is on a mission.He has been planting mangroves single-handedly in the Payyangadi River and persistently resisting theGovernment's attempts to uproot these mangroves to build roads.Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Mr. Parikshit Sahani, television and film actor.


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EPISODE 4

Lead Story - Check dams in RajasthanBhoomi team visits Mr. Rajendra Singh the winner of the prestigious Magsasay Award 2001, who hasbeen successful in mobilizing the villagers in Rajasthan North West India, in a campaign to conserve their

scarce water resource by building Check dams.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai /Did you knowEveryday 500 crore litres of water is used to brush teeth, while in actuality one person needs only 250ml of it.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Launch of electric sky buses in Goa* The Gangotri Glacier which is depleting by 30 metres every year due to global warming.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - What is the natural method of conserving water that should be adopted? Answer Filler - Theinsecticide sprayed on crops at Navadarshanam farm in Bangalore - An insecticide made of neem.

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right) - Ground water rechargingA snippet on the splendid examplBhoomi Files (Environment News)* Launch of electric sky buses in Goa* The Gangotri Glacier which is depleting by 30 metres every year due to global warming. This harnessedgroundwater is then used by villagers for agriculturQuestion - What is the natural method of conservingwater that should be adopted?Answer Filler - The insecticide sprayed on crops at Navadarshanam farm in Bangalore - An insecticidemade of neem.

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right) - Ground water recharging the acute water shortage problem.Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Smriti Irani - TV Actress of "Kyon Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu thi" fame.


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EPISODE 5

Lead Story - Changappa & The TahrsBhoomi team visits the exquisite Iravikulam National Park in Kerala South India, where authorities arThestory of people's initiative in installing a Sewage Recycle System at Rajan's Colony in Vasai Maharashtra

in Western India - The system recycles household water that results in up to 50% water conservation,which is a solution to the acute water shortage problem.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Smriti Irani - TV Actress of "Kyon Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu thi" fame.ppopotamus and Golden Headed Duck are some of the animals that have become extinct from our land.Most of the species are becoming extinct because they are being killed for their skin, tusk or consumedas delicacies.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* The Kerala government's ban on the use of the chemical pesticide Endosulfan due to its adverse effecton the health of villagers of Patregaon in Kerala in South India.* The new technology developed by scientists at the Tata Energy Research Institute (New Delhi) thatinvolves using bacteria found in oil wells to help in the extraction of oil.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)Cheetah, Hippopotamus and Golden Headed Duck are some of the animals that have become extinctfrom our land. Most of the species are becoming extinct because they are being killed for their skin, tuskor consumed as delicacies. />Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right)A fea* The Kerala government's ban on the use of the chemical pesticide Endosulfan due to its adverseeffect on the health of villagers of Patregaon in Kerala in South India.* The new technology developed by scientists at the Tata Energy Research Institute (New Delhi) thatinvolves using bacteria found in oil wells to help in the extraction of oil. 000 in 2001.

Second Story - Pelicans of Kokre BellurQuestion - Name the endangered birds that visit the village of Kokre Bellur in Karnataka in South India every year.Answer Filler - Kalayan Pokkudan- a villager from Kerala in South India has been planting mangroves onthe banks of the rivers.

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right) ndangered species of birds.Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Ms. Irawati Harshe - TV Actress.


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EPISODE 7

Lead Story - Orchid, an Eco-HotelBhoomi teams takes a look at Orchid, India's first eco-hotel in Mumbai, Maharashtra (WesternIndia) designed by following every environmental principle; including garbage segregation;

sewage treatment plants and advanced locality management activity.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)

Comparison between -ORCHID and other Five Star Hotels, and highlighting the advantages of Eco-friendly hotels

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* The use of tiger urine incorporated by forest officers, in the villages of West Bengal in EasternIndia to keep wild rampaging elephants away from villages. * Punjab Government's initiative of growing Duck weeds to clean polluted lakes

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question -What temples do the members of the Swadhyaya Parivar an organization in Gujarat inWestern India worship. Answer -Pelican is the endangered birds that visit the village of KokreBellur near Karnataka in South India every year.

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right)Swadhyaya Parivar (Self help Family) - a grassroots organization at Rajkot in Gujarat, WesternIndia, that brings together local villagers to regenerate wastelands by their own efforts.70 lakhtrees were planted in a day, worldwide, by the members of Swadhyaya Privar who worship trees

Vrukshamandir (Tree Temples in Gujarat)The Vrukshmandir (Temple of trees) built by the Swadhyaya Parivar, a grassroot organization inGujarat in Western India, consists of 40 acres of land with fully-grown trees. Throughout India,there are 38 such Vrukshmandirs and the devotees of Swadhyaya Parivar who worship the treesand farming implements consider 'shrambhakti' or hard toil as the only form of devotionBhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) -Ruby Bhatia- VJ and Television show host


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EPISODE 8

Lead Story - Fishermen in ProtestThe indiscriminate fishing operations by the large fishing companies in Kerala (South India) are depletingthe sea's resources and affecting the livelihood of thousands of smaller fisher folk. Bhoomi team joins Fr.

Thomas Kocherry in leading the fisher folk in Kerala and the rest of the country in a crusade to protectthe marine life.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know) Depletion of fish by big fishing companies -* 1000 fishermen X 1 yr. = 1 factory ship X 1 day in terms of number of fish caught. * 36 large fishingships are currently operating in India * A 100 mt. long ship uses 15 km long nets * For every one kilo fish,10 kilos fish are wasted * In Orissa in Eastern India 13,000 Olive Ridley turtles were killed due to fishingtrawlers

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* The method of using oil extracted from soybean, groundnut oil as fuel to run cars, resulting in a 25%reduction in pollution, developed by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi, North India. * The GoaGovernment's ban on the use of plastic bottles and bags on beaches and in wildlife sanctuaries.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - What are the uses of mangroves? Answer - Adivasis of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh in NorthIndia climb 1000s of ft. every year to divert water to their villages.

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right)A snippet on the Sacred Groves - the unique customs of Adivasis belonging to local communities in India- these groups worship a tract of forest, a traditional belief that it is the abode of their local deity

Second Story - Mangroves Protection CampaignThe Save Forum has led the citizens of Mumbai in Western India in a campaign to protect the mangrovesthat are being destroyed to construct skyscrapers and residential complexes. The residents of Versova inMumbai have joined the campaign to grow more mangroves and protect them.Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Cyrus Broacha- MTV, VJ


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EPISODE 9

Lead Story - Mr. Lal RambhiaBhoomi team follows Lal Rambhia through the lush grasslands of Kutch in Gujarat, Western India. Abusinessman living in Mumbai, Mr. Rambhia returns every year to his village in Hamla, where he

mobilizes the villagers through his self written songs and interactive group meetings; into communityaction like planting trees; building canals etc.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)Musical Cultivation - The effect music has on some plants. In Dadiagaon, Gujarat, in Western India,bhajans and Ramayan are broadcast through loudspeakers for trees and plants as it is found that itincreases their productivity

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)PLASMA INCINERATOR that helps in disposing plastic and other waste in hospitals, an invention byIndian scientists. The new title by the New Delhi Municipal Commission (NDMC) for garbage pickersas`Waste Managers' The first TREE COURT that was set up in Bangalore to try those who illegally cutdown trees

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - What subject does Mr. Chinappa, an ex-forest officer from Nagarhole Sanctuary nearBangalore in south India teach the children? Answer - The members of Swadhyaya Parivar a grass rootorganization in Gujarat in Western India worship the Vrukshmandir or the Tree Temples.

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right)A snippet on how a group of students of A.K. Joshi School Thane, Mumbai in western Indian state of Maharashtra have conducted a successful experiment in growing plants using minimal amounts of soiland water, based on concept of Hydroponics.

Second Story - Nagarhole Sanctuary, KarnatakaBhoomi introduces Mr. K.N. Chinappa an Ex-Forest Officer who teaches young children about the jungleand wildlife through adventurous trails in the Nagarhole Sanctuary near BangaloreBhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Mr Ronu Mazumdar, renowned Flautist


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EPISODE 10

Lead Story - Parks of NatureA report on the two green lungs of Mumbai - the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and the MaharashtraNature Park which has been raised on top of a garbage dumping ground. Mumbai the capital of

Maharashtra in western India is known as the commercial capital of India and one of the most denselypopulated cities in the world. It also boasts of a large number of green islands and a paradise to plants,wild life and wild life enthusiasts.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)The trees in Maharashtra Nature Park in Mumbai in Western India (which is raised over a garbagedumping ground), are dying as their roots are getting entangled in the garbage plastic, cloth and glassbelow.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* How on 12th October 2002, Punjab and Haryana, two states in North India experienced darkness inmid-afternoon accompanied by unseasonable rain due to the burning of weeds after harvesting crops.* How bamboo flowers that sprout once every 50 years in the North-Eastern states of India is leading toa large influx of rats and destruction of crops

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - What is the name of the endangered fish that is being artificially bred in Lonavala inMaharashtra (Western India)? Answer - Uses of mangroves - Mangroves act as natural barriers thatprotect the coastline from erosion. Their roots filter salt from seawater reducing the salinity of groundwater, in coastal areas. They are also breeding grounds for many fish and crab species.

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right)Bhoomi takes you to Naigaon, a small village in Maharashtra (Western India) that conserves India'snational bird, the Peacock. The majestic Peacocks are seen in abundance here as it is forbidden to eithercatch or kill a peacock.

Second Story - Mahseer Conservation, LonavalaBhoomi covers the work of Dr. Shashank Ogale, Tata Electric Company at his Mahseer breeding farm inLonavala in Western Indian state of Maharashtra. Mahseer is the largest fresh water game fish in theworld. The species is severely threatened due to loss of habitat, pollution and poaching.Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Mr Jagjit Singh,the famous Ghazal maestro.


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EPISODE 11

Lead Story - Abdul KareemBhoomi brings a rare story of grit and determination of how Mr. Abdul Kareem from Kasargod Kerala inSouth India has converted over 32 acres of barren land in to lush green forest over a period of 20 years.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)33% forest cover is required for maintaining ecological balQuestion - What is the name of the endangered fish that is being artificially bred in Lonavala inMaharashtra (Western India)?Answer - Uses of mangroves - Mangroves act as natural barriers that protect the coastline from erosion.Their roots filter salt from seawater reducing the salinity of groundwater, in coastal areas. They are alsobreeding grounds for many fish and crab species.

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right) s stopped in Bhoomi takes you to Naigaon, a small village inMaharashtra (Western India) that conserves India's national bird, the Peacock. The majestic Peacocksare seen in abundance here as it is forbidden to either catch or kill a peacock.

Second Story - Mahseer Conservation, Lonavala Answer - Mr. Chinappa, an ex-forest officer atNagarhole Sanctuary near Bangalore in South India teaches children the importance of forest andwildlife.

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right)Leather Filler - a look at the animals that are slaughtered for their hide, which is used to make leatherbags, coats, belts etc. It also provides viewers with information about alternatives to leather that areavailable in the market which does not involve cruelty to animals.

Second Story - Kaziranga National Park, AssamBhoomi highlights the efforts to protect the Rhinos from poachers at the Kaziranga National Park in theheart of Assam, North Eastern state of India, one of the last areas in eastern India undisturbed by ahuman presence. It is inhabited by the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well asmany mammals, including Tigers, Elephants, Panthers and Bears, and thousands of birds.Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Sameer, the popular Bollywood lyricist


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EPISODE 12

Lead Story - Chikk* 750 trees growing along the Vashi - Mankhurd Highway near Mumbai in westernIndia cut down in order to make a hoarding more visible.* Union Carbide factory cleaned up 18 years after the Bhopal Gas tragedy.

* Mumbai's diesel buses stopped in order to reduce the level of pollution. * The Supreme Court'ssuggestion on the Water Linking Project to the Central Government in order to increase water level andreduce water deficit problems.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)d to charcoQuestion - Of what purpose is a Rhino's horn?Answer - Mr. Chinappa, an ex-forest officer at Nagarhole Sanctuary near Bangalore in South Indiateaches children the importance of forest and wildlife.

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right) ion-Answer Section)Question - Name the village that Anna Hazare has transformed into a model village? Answer - Mahseeris the name of the endangered fish that is being artificially bred

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right)A snippet on the chrome cylinder, an invention by Prof. Dubey, from Varanasi - The cylinder which whenused in two-wheeler reduces exhaust- emission level thereby reducing pollution caused by two-wheelers.Second Story - A Transformed VillageNoted Gandhian, Mr. Anna Hazare has through his efforts transformed his village Ralegan Siddhi inParner Taluka of Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra (Western India) into a self-reliant Model Villagewhere several measures to conserve the environment have been adopted. Bhoomi takes the viewers ona journey through this evergreen village.Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Mr.Johnny Lever - Well-known film Comedian.


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EPISODE 13

Lead Story - Advanced Locality ManagementBhoomi finds out how the residents of Joshi Lane in Mumbai, Maharashtra (Western India) have formedan Advanced Locality Management unit and have been working in collaboration with the BMC

authorities to solve their Garbage Disposal problem.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)Nothing in nature is ever wasted. Wet garbage can be reused as manure while dry garbage like plastic,metal, paper can be recycled and reused. However it is p* Sugar cane leaves which when converted tocharcoal can be used as a source of fuel.* Developed countries recommend old, used cell phones to be reused and not disposed carelessly, asthey continue to emit harmful radiation.* Haldi / turmeric and its use in cancer treatment.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)ify the matQuestion - Name the village that Anna Hazare hastransformed into a model village?Answer - Mahseer is the name of the endangered fish that is being artificially bred

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right) finds out aboA snippet on the chrome cylinder, an invention by Prof.Dubey, from Varanasi - The cylinder which when used in two-wheeler reduces exhaust- emission levelthereby reducing pollution caused by two-wheelers.

Second Story - A Transformed VillageNoted Gandhian, Mr. Anna Hazare has through his efforts transformed his village Ralegan Siddhi inParner Taluka of Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra (Western India) into a self-reliant Model Villagewhere several measures to conserve the environment have been adopted. Bhoomi takes the viewers ona journey through this evergreen village.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Mr.Johnny Lever - Well-known film Comedian.


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EPISODE 14Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Mr. Tinu Anand - Actor / Director from Bollywood.


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EPISODE 15

Lead Story - Useful BacteriaA visit to the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) a premier versatile, technological and multi-disciplinary nuclear research centre of India in; where organic waste from the kitchen is converted with

the help of bacteria into methane gas which is then used as fuel in the kitchen for cooking purposes.

Viewers are informed about how bacteria are useful to us for preparing curd, alcohol and other fooditems as well. * 1 cm of human skin consists of 1 lakh bacteria* Introduction of 'Oxygen parlours' in Surat Gujarat in Western India for Traffic Constables who areprone to various health problems due to constant exposure to polluted air. d by the Indian Oil Companywhich is a more cost-effective, eco-friendly fuel that combines the oil of the Karanji seeds with diesel.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - How long does a baby elephant take to be born? Answer - Potato peels are used to makebandages for burn wounds.According to World Bank report; Air Pollution results in* 40,000 premature deaths in a year* In Mumbai 2,02,00,000 workdays are wasted in a year.r agricultural purposes. * If Earth was tobecome flat 8,800 feet of space on earth will be filled with water.

Second Story - Pani PanchayatBhoomi visits Naigaon village in Maharashtra in Western India where the people have evolved a uniquesystem of conserving water by establishing Pani Panchayat. The villagers of Naigaon use this systemwhere water is equally distributed among the farmers.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Mr. Anu Kapoor- Actor, and anchor of the popular televisionprogramme - Zee Anatakshari.


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EPISODE 16

Lead Story - Tadoba Andhari Tiger ReserveBhoomi drives through the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve situated in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, Western India in its attempt to spot a tiger. The reserve is a pristine and unique ecosystem

and contains some of the best of forest tracks endowed with rich biodiversity. It is famous for its naturalheritage.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Food prepared in iron vessels makes up for the iron deficit in the body thereby preventing anaemia.* The Supreme Court's order to stop mining work at Kudremukh Iron Ore Company and move out fromKudremukViewers are informed about how bacteria are useful to us for preparing curd, alcohol andother food items as well.* 1 cm of human skin consists of 1 lakh bacteria* Bacteria can be used for curdling; brewing alcohol, baking and even preparing Nitrogen from the soilfor plants. />Second Story - Thar Desert, RajasthanA look at how the people of Thar built canals, baudis' and p* The Jamun fruit used as a cure fordiabetes; as the hypoglycaemic substance in it reduces the blood sugar level in the body.* Bio-diesel produced by the Indian Oil Company which is a more cost-effective, eco-friendly fuel thatcombines the oil of the Karanji seeds with diesel.

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Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Mr .Bittu Sahgal, Editor of Sanctuary Magazine


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EPISODE 17

Lead Story -* 70% of the earth's surface is covered with water but only 2.5% of this is available forconsumption or agricultural purposes.* If Earth was to become flat 8,800 feet of space on earth will be filled with water.

Second Story - Pani Panchayat cessity of life in the developing world - the construction of toilets andtheir maintenance

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)* More than 7,00,000 pay- and- use toilets have been installed across the country, as a result of which* 50,000 people have found employment* 50,000 human scavengers have been liberated* Pollution in rivers from human faeces have reduced by 80%

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Cost- effective cooking ranges made from wood and which gives cheaper fuel - an innovation by Dr.Shiv Mallik Darshan from Rohtak Haryana in North India.* Zero pollution Eco-mobile that runs on battery, developed by Automobile manufacturer, Mahindraand Mahindra.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - Why do we need trees?Answer - A baby elephant takes 18 months to be born.

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right)Bhoomi finds out how different baby animals are cared for by their mothers. K* The Supreme Court'sorder to stop mining work at Kudremukh Iron Ore Company and move out from Kudremukh NationalPark, Karnataka in South India.* That 1.25 crore neem plants were planted in the Yunan province of China.takes you to the animal'sparadise at Uttara's ARRC (Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre) in Pune where a wounded vulturefrom Baluchistan was rescued.Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Mr. Mukesh Khanna, the popular actor of Television, famous for hisrole as "Bhishma Pitamah" in Mahabharata and as Shaktimaan.


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EPISODE 19

Lead Story -Rain Centre ChennailBhoomi takes a look at the Rain Water Harvesting Campaign in Chennai Tamil Nadu in South Indiastarted by Mr. Shekar Raghavan. His "Rain Centre" demonstrates to the citizens of Chennai how they can

harvest rain water through sumps and recharge wells

Second Story - Pani Panchayat cessity of life in the developing world - the construction of toilets andtheir maintenance

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)Facts on Rain Water Harvesting - * A single person uses 50 litres of water everyday for drinking, cooking,bathing and washing. * 1/5 persons do not have access to safe drinking water. * 92% of all rainwater iswasted. * 75% of our water needs can be met by harvesting rainwater.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Rag pickers being educated by officials at the Maharashtra Nature Park on how wet garbage should besegregated and used as manure. * Medical camp for elephants begun at Rani Sanctuary in Guwahati,Assam.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - Identify the sounds of the animalsAnswer - Why we need trees - Vox pop story by Gurpal Singh explaining how trees give out oxygen andthus are important for our survival.

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right)Bhoomi team shows a unique way of conserving rainwater using Beri's. Magaram Suttar in Rajasthan inNorth Western India builds 'BERI's' which are underground wells that conserve rainwaterBhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Shaan, Indipop and playback singer


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EPISODE 20

Lead Story - Pigeon Treatment CampBhoomi reveals how the festival of Makar Sakranti threatens the pigeon population in Maharashtra inWestern India at the Lion's Club Treatment Camp on 13th and 14th January where pigeons injured from

kite flying were treated.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)Festivals & Pollution - * Firecrackers used during Diwali emit poisonous gases like Sulphur Dioxide,Carbon Monoxide and Nitrogen dioxide into the air that lead to disorders like Asthma and Bronchitis. *During Diwali the noise pollution level is 140db which can cause temporary hearing loss. * DuringGanesh Chaturthi the idols that are immersed into the seas and rivers release toxic colours, metal andthermocol that result in large-scale death of fish. * Colours used during Holi are made of Lead Oxide,Copper Sulphate and Chromium Oxide. Synthetic colours cause skin irritation and blindness.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Detaining of 12 leopard skins from international gangsters by the Uttar Pradesh Police Special TaskForce. * Chopping of 13 sandalwood trees in Baneshwar, Pune. * Eco-clubs organized by National GreenCore in schools to spread anti-polythene awareness among children.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - How can we use Neem as a mosquito repellent?Answer - Why dogs wag their tails - to show their affection or when they are hungry. The filler also talksof use of horse tail as strings for musical instrument, while horses use them to ward off the flies.

Second Story -Neem PesticideBhoomi team visits the Neem Foundation Research Farm in Akola Maharashtra in Western India whereNeem is being used as pesticide on crops. The Neem tree has been known as the wonder tree forcenturies in the Indian subcontinent. It has become important in the global context today because itoffers answers to the major concerns facing mankind

Filler - Aap Ka Haque (Your Right)Bhoomi team shows a unique way of conserving rainwater using Beri's. Magaram Suttar in Rajasthan inNorth Western India builds 'BERI's' which are underground wells that conserve rainwaterBhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Ms. Anuradha Paudwal, noted playback singer


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EPISODE 21

Lead Story - Clean Days Ahead For Powai LakeTeam Bhoomi spends time with the Powai Jheel Bachao Parisar Samithi, which has been workingtowards ridding Powai lake of the pollution. The neglect of the lake in Mumbai in Western India had

been a matter of concern for a long time, especially after various surveys revealed that out of the 334acres of the lake area, about 104 acres had died after being filled with debris

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)Bhoomi gives the viewers a demonstration for preparing eco-friendly detergent at home using washingsoda and borax powder. A comparison between chemical detergent and eco-friendly detergentexplaining the relative benefits like reduction in water pollution and freedom from chemical irritants byusing eco-friendly detergent.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Detaining of 12 leopard skins from international gangsters by the Uttar Pradesh Police Special TaskForce. * Chopping of 13 sandalwood trees in Baneshwar, Pune. * Eco-clubs organized by National GreenCore in schools to spread anti-polythene awareness among children.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - What is Ozone?Answer - Identification of sounds of animals - they belong to animals like crow, cat etc., but produced byMr. Gulam Gaush a resident of Mumbai in Western India who is an expert with imitating animals' voices.

Second Story - Sukhomajri GaonBhoomi travels to Sukhomajri Gaon in Haryana, North India where excessive cattle grazing has resultedin erosion of topsoil during the rains, leading to water pollution. It also shows how the villagecommunity is taking action to protect their environment by not letting their animal's graze on theadjoining land but cutting the grass themselves and feeding them.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Mr.Atul Kulkarni, popular Theatre & Film Actor.


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EPISODE 22

Lead Story - Water Mill, a people's movementBhoomi brings to you the Himalayan regions, well known for their gushing rivers and streams directlyfed by the snowy Himalayan Mountains. The people inhabiting the mountainous tracts of Uttaranchal in

North India have found ways to harness the flowing energy of the natural resources to their advantageby constructing water mills for electricity generation.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)Facts on Water Mills - Water mills are non-polluting, cost-effective and can be conveniently used athome. A Water mill generates 1kw of electricity that costs Rs.10,000 - 15,000 while a hydroelectric millgenerates the same amount of electricity for Rs.70-80,000.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Bombay Municipal Corporation's (BMC) notice to all societies to segregate their garbage into wet &dry garbage. * Lack of funds and expertise at the Goa Zoo required for adequate wildlife care. *Depletion in the number of vultures in India and efforts by the British Government and Bombay NaturalHistory Society towards opening a Vulture Care Centre in Chandigarh to protect this bird.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - What are clouds made of?Answer - Using Neem as a mosquito repellent by burning lamps with neem oil, and other uses of neemto reduce pollution diseases etc.

Second Story - Uses of fly ashBhoomi finds out that the fly ash mounds that accumulate from the remains of charcoal that is used tomake electricity by the National Thermal Power Corporation, can also be used constructively to growtrees and plants.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Rita Bhaduri, noted Film and Television Actress.


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Lead Story - Sanjay Gandhi National ParkBhoomi gives you a glimpse of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and discusses the encroachmentproblem there. Originally planned as a wildlife retreat outside Mumbai, the park is now virtually

engulfed by the growing city of Mumbai in Maharashtra in Western India. The Park is breathtakinglybeautiful, filled with dense forests and dotted with sylvan lakes

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)The Sanjay Gandhi National Park with its area of 104 sq. km is home to 40 leopards and 150 butter flyspecies. While England, which has, an area of 1,29,720 sq. km has only 65 different species of butterflies.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Killing of the migratory birds that come to the Chilika Lake using bullets, poison and nets. * Cleaning of the Golden Temple Lake in Amritsar, Punjab after 18 years using sand filters

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - Why do birds sing?Answer - Explaining Ozone - a thin shield in the upper atmosphere that protects life on Earth from thesun's ultraviolet (UV) rays.

Second Story - Uses of fly ashBhoomi explores the innovative Motor Assisted Pedal Rickshaw (MAPRA) that was introduced in theUniversity campus of Pune, Maharashtra to reduce the level of noise pollution and air pollution. Thisenables the rickshaw puller to take two passengers on a 10 degree slope at a speed of 10 km/hr withoutgetting down from his seat.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Shruti Ulfat, popular Film and TV actress and environmentalist


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Lead Story - SHRAMDAANBhoomi team meets the local residents of Mumbai who are involved in various initiatives to clean andbeautify their residential areas through their 'Shramdaan'.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)Farmers growing export quality vegetables and fruits in the drought-prone villages of Rajasthan, underthe guidance of Mr. Rajendra Singh of the Tarun Bharat Sangh.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Medicine woman's magical cure from Madurai - A mixture of goat droppings and prosopus leavesfound to be effective in treating the wounds caused by the thorns of the 'prosopus' * Relocation of theendangered Himalayan Tahr which were being bred in South Africa to Dehradun, India, where they canbe better looked after, due to the timely intervention of 'Friends of the Tahr' Group and ManekaGandhi. * Damage to the sensory cells of fishes by seismic guns that are used for underwater oilexploration in Australia, which causes hearing loss in them.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - What is leather made of?Answer filler - The disappearance of river Saraswati from the earth - Saraswati River, which was formedfrom the melting of glaciers in Shivalik hills, dried up after an earthquake some 4000 years ago. Satlujand Yamuna are considered as tributaries of this river.

Second Story - Best from wasteBhoomi visits the home of Mrs. Asha Pandey in Delhi where she transforms her household waste intocreative and artistic items like greeting cards, baskets etc

Bhoomi TeamIntroducing the staff at `SURABHI FORCE' working on `Bhoomi'Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Yukta Mookhey, former Miss India & Miss World


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Lead Story - Shoor Veer SinghIntroducing Mr. Shoor Veer Singh, a farmer from Bijnor village in UP who uses organic farmingtechniques which have increased the productivity and fertility of his farm and inspired other farmers to

adopt these eco-friendly techniques.

FillerBhoomi catches up with the Haldar Family in Netra village, Calcutta, for a rare lunch date comprising of only raw vegetables. The family never cooks their meals.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Revival of the traditional art of using vegetable-based dyes for textile printing by Mr. Simigopalraajufrom Andhra Pradesh * The fine webs of certain species of spiders to be used as biosensors to detect thelevel of dioxins and heavy metals in the air. * The watershed project started by Mr.Rajkumar RajeshwariDevi in Rajasthan to harvest rainwater for agricultural purposes.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - What comes first, the chicken or the egg?Answer filler - A Vox Pop featuring Rubi Bhatia on how leather is made as well as the inhumanetreatment of animals for their hide.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Mr.Sushant Singh, the popular film actor.


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EPISODE 29

Lead Story - The Irula ClanStory of the Irula Clan in Madras (now chennai) who once used snakes to hunt mice for food, are todaycatching snakes to extract poison that is used for medical purposes in the Hopkins Hospital. They are

also shown to collect herbs from the jungle and sell them.

FillerBhoomi meets Mrs. Sarla Velinkar and her pet parrot.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* The Government's ban on the use of Shahtoosh Shawls and the need to declare the shahtoosh shawlsin one's possession before 18th October 2003. * Ban on the use of pesticides and insecticides in thecultivation of 36 species of fruits and vegetables, due to the efforts of 'Shrishti,' an NGO. * Delhideclared as the 'Clean Cities International Partner of the year' by the US Department of Energy' for itssuccessful implementation of CNG Transfer Programme in 2003. * The Chennai Government's order torelease water into the Manimutaar Bagh as a result of which the migratory birds have found acomfortable resting-place here.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - What comes first, the chicken or the egg?Answer filler - A Vox Pop featuring Rubi Bhatia on how leather is made as well as the inhumanetreatment of animals for their hide.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Mr.Sushant Singh, the popular film actor.


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Lead Story - Shahtoosh ShawlsA look at the production of Shahtoosh shawls; that involves slaughtering the endangered Chiru' for itswool. This has been banned; while alternative Pashmina shawls have been recommended since it not

only prevents the mass killing of Chirus but also provides employment to the shawl weavers of Kashmir.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Study by earth scientists, which reveal that the land in Uttar Pradesh can collapse at any time due todepletion of underground water levels. * Study on effects of pollution on youth found to reduce theirreproductive ability. * That people prefer to drink out of mud cups instead of plastic cups. * Ban on useof plastic cups in Govt. offices by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister * The three elephants of Sindipal ForestReserve, Orissa that are guarding the forest from poachers and have till date managed to nab 40poachers.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - Name the 'Wonder Material' invented in the last century that is becoming the greatest threatof this century?Answer filler - What comes first, the chicken or the egg? Scientists of National Geographic havediscovered that the chicken evolved gradually from a bird akin to the Dodo, consequently it was the eggthat preceded the chicken.

Second Story - Boiling PointBhoomi analyzes a report on the conflict arising over issues of water sharing; both nationally andinternationally. The leading cases include the age-old dispute between Angola, Namibia and Botswanaover the sharing of the waters and Mexico over the Rio-Grande. In India itself, despite several treatiesthere is regional conflict over the waters of the Kaveri and Krishna rivers. The inadequate rainfall andensuing water deficit is further adding to the mounting conflict; bringing it to its boiling pointBhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Jackie Shroff, well known Bollywood actor


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Lead Story -Diwakar SharmaAn anti-poaching crusader who goes undercover and pretends to be a customer of wildlife products inorder to trap poachers and break smuggling rings. In order to avoid poaching gangs from finding his true

identity, the entire story has been shot making an effort to keep Mr. Sharma's identity a secret.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)A look at the past year's record of animals lost as a result of poaching for skins, tusks etc.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Eco-friendly fuel by burning plastic, developed by scientists at Delhi's Shri Ram Institute. The fuelwhich is like coal could be used in brick and cement manufacturing and to generate electricity. * Recentdiscovery by Swiss and Indian scientists of a bacterium that helps the degeneration of pesticides likeendosulphan, lindane in the soil. With the help of the new bacteria, these pesticides have been found todegenerate within 15 days, much faster than the conventional 25 to 50 years.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - Why are leaves green?Answer filler - The economical and eco-friendly way for Gabbar Singh to travel from Ramgarh toShyamgarh is bicycle, which is the cheapest and most eco-friendly means of travelling from one place toanother.

Second Story - A Glimpse into Tiger HabitatSanctuary Magazine editor and environmentalist Bittu Sahgal anchors this story. Bittu talks to viewers of the behaviour of tigers in their natural habitat and recounts some of his memories of them. The filmillustrates some of the patterns of tiger behaviour and offers rare glimpses of their family lifeBhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Preeti Jhangiani, popular film actress


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Lead Story - Wetlands of KashmirA pristine view of the wetlands of Kashmir which have annual visitors, the summer and winter migratorybirds on their way from Siberia and other countries. The story deals with efforts being taken to protect

the wetlands and the endangered species by forming village committees.

Filler - Promos of Vatavaran 2003Inviting entries for the Film Festival organized by the Centre for Media Studies and Ministry Of Environment and Forests from 18th - 20th November 2003

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Efforts by the Bangalore City Corporation along with the horticulture and forest department to protectthe trees that are bent on one side and can fall off during the monsoon. * Blood donation Centre foranimals set up at animal Care Centre in Parel Mumbai. * Case of reverse dumping where HindustanLever has returned 29 tons of waste mercury to America with the help of Green Peace India and a localenvironment agency.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - Name a natural and renewable energy source that is available only during the dayAnswer filler - The 'Wonder Material' invented in the last century that is becoming the greatest threat of this century. Vox pop story on Plastic its harmful effects and making people aware of the concepts of -Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Kavita Krishnamurhty, well known playback singer


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Lead Story - Qasim WaniBhoomi meets Qasim Wani an ex-forest guard, the winner of Sancturay Asia's Life Time Service Award,who has devoted his life to protecting the forest, especially the Hanguls. The story unfolds at the

Dachigam National Park, the last home of the rare Hangul or Kashmir stag, which can be viewed bestduring its autumn mating season when the lower slopes and forests echo with its melodious calls.

Filler - Repeat Telecast of Vatavaran Promo

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Invention of Electronic Paper made from thin sheet of stainless steel, by E-Incorporation. * A study byBNHS (Bombay Natural History Society) which shows the number of sparrows in the city are reducingdue to the new construction models of the houses and decline of trees. * Saloni salt prepared from freshvegetables by the Centre for Salt and Marine Chemical Research Institute (CSMCRI).

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - A man goes to the forest, after a long wait he shoots a tiger, but the tiger remains unhurt canyou tell us who the man is? Answer filler - Use of cotton bag for Eco-friendly shopping.

Second Story - Eco-Friendly ShoppingA Vox pop story on Eco-friendly shopping of organic food and cosmetics

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Alter, Theatre and film actor


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Lead Story - M.C. MehtaBhoomi introduces its viewers to Mr. M.C. Mehta, the environmental lawyer in Supreme Court crusadingfor saving Taj Mahal from marble cancer and involved in various other activities like preventing pollution

in Ganges

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* World's largest solar cookers at Tirupati, which prepares food for fifteen thousand in a day, built bythe Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources. * New generator that generates electricity fromorganic waste, rice husk, mustard husk and hospital waste invented by Navreet Energy ResourceInstitute (NERI) Rohtak. * Snake serum earlier tested on horses to be tested on chicken, in order toreduce the cruelty on horses.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - Which is the animal that has to keep on moving? Answer filler - explains the use of nectar byflowers for the process of reproduction with interesting insight about plants like Venus FlyTrap andPitcher Plant that use nectar as bait to trap and eat insects.

Second Story - Vivek MenonAn investigative hunt by Bhoomi along with Vivek Menon of the Wild Life Trust of India; posing as aconsumer of wild life products, Mr. Menon is on a mission to nab those involved in the trade andpoaching of birds and animals both endangered and other wise.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Suchitra Pillai, Theatre and Film actress


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EPISODE 39 Special Episode on Water

Lead Story - Turtle FilmA look at the serene beautiful fishing hamlet of Kolavipalam in North Kerala, which has been in the newsfor grassroot level effort to protect the highly endangered Olive Ridley turtles. For the last decade, the

villagers have been burning the midnight oil to ensure the survival of the turtles and resist the threatsposed by illegal sand-mining that damages the coast line as well as the nesting habitat of the turtles andthe fisher folk's livelihood

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know) Fact file on Turtles* There are seven sub species of turtles in the world. * Female turtles lay two hundred eggs at a time. *Only four out of them survive and live for hundred years

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Majori Island close to Bramhaputra under the threat of submersion due to constant flooding of Bramhaputra. * A new species of fish called "Mystery Fish" found by the scientists in Brazil * One thirdof a spoon of mercury, a neurotoxin can pollute over twenty-five acres of water.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - From which plant can shampoo be made? Answer filler - Interesting visuals explaining howsharks have no swim bladder to keep them buoyant and hence sink when not swimming.

Second Story - The Dancing BearBhoomi team brings you the Kalandar community that survives on the income from dancing bears. Atthe Bear Rescue Centre in Agra, bears that are willingly given by the Kalandars in return for a sum of Fifty thousand rupees are given a new life.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Renuka Shahane, popular television and film actress


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EPISODE 43

Lead Story - A Glimpse of Dal LakeBhoomi features Dal Lake, one of the chief ornaments of the Kashmir valley dying a slow death due tothe level of dirt and pollution. It also takes a look at the initiatives taken by local NGO "Hope" along with

the government to clean up the lake and the increasing amount of encroachment on the Dal Lakeresulting in the reduction of the area of the lake.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)Houseboats and doongas (service boats) that serve tourists are discharging sewage and other waste intoDal Lake. Effluents from the paper, carpet and wool industries also pollute the lake. Weeds have takenover and the present area of the lake has reduced by over 50 sq. km

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Case of encephalitis found in Maharashtra, the disease which already took the lives of fifty people inAndhra Pradesh. * Caterpillar mushroom being used in Chinese medicine * Pollution caused by Coca-Cola factory in Palakkad Kerala. * Ozone layer depletion reduced considerably

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - How do birds clean their feathers? Answer filler - explaining visually the process of refractionof light that causes the stars to twinkle

Second Story - Two PhotographersStory of two wildlife photographers Rupin Dang from New Delhi and Dr. Manoj Singdi from Bangalorewho are constantly on the look out for natural wonders that they can capture. Bhoomi features some of their rare collection of photographs.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Ketaki Dave, the popular actress of television


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Lead Story - Nasik Kumbh MelaBhoomi takes you on a spiritual journey to the sacred Kumbh-Mela held at Ramkund, Nasik that is heldevery twelve years and the most important religious function of the Hindu Community. The city is a

unique witness to about two lakh Sadhus, from various parts of India who gather together on the piousoccasion of Parvani to take a 'royal' bath in the Ramkund. Bhoomi weaves an environment angle to thisspiritual revelry.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Elephants in Jharkhand visit the village after smelling of liquor. The villagers resort to cow dung tocamouflage the smell. * Rivers on lease given to private companies in Orissa * Over 110 trees felled onBarakhamba road in Delhi for the construction of Metro railway. * 35 Poachers die after drinking thewater poisoned by another set of poachers who had poisoned the lakes to trap wild animals.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - What are the sources that produce electricity? Answer filler - explaining visually how idolsmade of mud and natural colors are easier to dissolve and do not pollute the atmosphere.

Second Story - Bhand PatherBhoomi finds out how Bhand Pather, very popular with the common masses who have remained its solepatrons to date is spreading the message of environmental conservation. Pather, in Kashmiri languagemeans a drama, while Bhand is the performer or actor. The Bhands normally don't have any readymadeor pre-decided theme. The performer shows his ingenuity by improvising according to the situation andthe material available. No stage property or green rooms are required.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Pandit Jasraj, the unparalleled doyen of Hindustani Classical Music


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Lead Story - Delhi ZooBhoomi takes you on a visit to Delhi Zoo where various initiatives have been taken to protect andpreserves different species of wild animals and also introduces the viewers to some of these rare

species.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Successful implementation of rainwater harvesting in the Rashtrapati Bhavan resulting in the rise of water tables. * Micro-windmill driven battery charger invented by N.V Satyanarayana fromVishakapatanam, Andhra Pradesh. * Scientists discover that the first SARS virus was found in a civet inChina and because of its consumption by human beings, it spread to the humans.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - How does the tiger get to know that there is a human being around him? Answer filler -highlights how and why chameleons change colour to camouflage themselves in their surroundings

Second Story - Billy Arjan SinghBhoomi meets Billy Arjan Singh popularly called "Dudhwa's Tiger man" and traces the story of Tara thetiger introduced into the Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh which later turned into a man eaterand had to be neutralized.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Poonam Naroola Goyal, noted Television Actress


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Lead Story - Wular LakeBhoomi gives you a visual treat of the beautiful Wular Lake in Jammu & Kashmir, which is the largestfresh water lake in India, about 13 miles long and 6 miles broad. The story focuses on the current dismal

state of the lake due to pollution and creation of catchments which have reduced the area of the lakeconsiderably

Filler - Mangalam DanceA classical dance performance by students of Salvan Public School in New Delhi, in praise of mothernature, along with a prayer to maintain the delicate balance between man and the earth.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Paper manufacturing company in Tamil Nadu using sugarcane waste and eucalyptus fibre to makepaper thereby reducing the number of trees being cut to make paper. * 15 Mining companies in theworld signs an agreement whereby there will be no mining activities undertaken in areas close tonatural heritage sites. * Commercial farming of flowers resulting in the decrease in nectar in flowerscited as the reason for the decrease in the number of Honeybees in Britain.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - Which is the fruit that is soon going to be extinct? Answer filler - Answer filler that followsMayur Kamat into the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai, where he camouflaged himself with cowdung to prevent the smell of soap, which Tiger is able to detect and spotted the Tiger.

Second Story - Weather PredictionVillagers in Junagad district in Gujarat predict the weather by looking at various natural signs, like theflowers on Bamboo tree indicates impending drought. All this is being studied meticulously by "VarshaVigyan Mandal" an initiative undertaken by the Junagad Agriculture University, where Team Bhoomifinds out how true their predictions have turned out to be.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Jaya Bhattacharya, noted Television Actress


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Lead Story - Cheetah LandBhoomi takes you to picturesque South Africa where lies Cango Wildlife Ranch that is ranked as one of the top five breeding facilities for endangered cheetah in the world. Viewers are introduced to the

Cheetah Land where they get to see the young cubs and their life style.

Filler - Diwali CampaignBhoomi team covers the students of "Children's Academy", Mumbai who are on a campaign against theDiwali crackers by performing skits in the colonies and conducting door to door campaigns appealingpeople to celebrate Diwali in an environment friendly manner.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)* Scientists discover that Vultures are getting extinct due to a medicine diclofenac given to animals,which enters Vulture's body through the dead animals they consume, resulting in their death. *Geothermal energy being increasingly utilized the world over, and India's geothermal energy plant inRajasthan. * Research revealing that plastic bottles have the capacity to keep alive disease causing microorganisms.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)Question - How can we change salty seawater in to drinking water? Answer filler - explaining throughvisuals and graphics how the birds are scavenged upon by higher species of scavenger birds and howdue to their weak bone structure, easily disintegrate in to the soil

Filler - Green House EffectThe story explains through interesting visuals and experiment how the green house gases like methaneand carbon dioxide are increasing and resulting in global warming which over the time may result in anincrease in the earth's temperature causing glaciers to melt and sea levels to rise.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Mr. Suresh Kalmadi, popular politician

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