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LEADFREE ECO-GANESHAIMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT

C.ANANTHAHead of Dept of Chemistry

M E S degree college

BANGALORE

Lead Research Nodal Centre

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Pollution by painted Ganesha idols

Immersion of painted

idols releases toxic

materials into waterbodies and solid

wastes like the slow

dissolving

Plaster of paris

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A SOURCE OF LEAD POLLUTION IN

INDIA

In India, on every Ganesha ChaturthiIn India, on every Ganesha Chaturthi

and Durga Pooja, crores of idols areand Durga Pooja, crores of idols are

immersed in lakes, rivers and otherimmersed in lakes, rivers and other

water bodies.water bodies.These idols are painted withThese idols are painted with

leadlead--based paintsbased paints

EVERY YEAR , LEAD RELEASED INTO THE WATER

BODIES,DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY REACHES US.

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LEAD COMPOUNDS ENTER

WATER Paints used in Ganesh idols release

Lead into the water used for immersion.

This water is consumed by us for daily. Lead is concentrated in vegetables grown

using these waters. Cattle which drink this

water give milk with unacceptable levels ofLead. We consume these foods and Lead

enters our system.

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Using painted Ganesha

Using of painted Ganesha makes the

environment more polluted. The

Ganesha that is immersed in wateraffects the ecosystem.

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METHODOLOGY

Aquarium A was filledwith 14 liters of normaltap water.

20 fishes were let intothis aquarium forobservation.

Aquarium B was filledwith 14 liters of watercontaining lead nitrate.

20 fishes were let intothis aquarium forobservation.

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Aquarium C was filledwith 14 liters of watercontaining yellow paintpigment.

20 fishes were let into this

aquarium for observation.

Aquarium D was filledwith 14 liters of eco-ganesha immersed water.

20 fishes were let into thisaquarium for observation.

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None of the fishes died in the normal water

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Fishes in lead nitrate water were unable to feed

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Fishes in the water containing yellow pigment died.

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None of the fishes in the eco-ganesha immersed water died

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Lead levels in sankey tank water

< 5 ppb before Ganesha

festival

28 ppb after the festival(acc. level 15 ppb)

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Lead in our system is bad for

healthWhat is the acceptable amount of Lead in our body?

Ans. ZERO

Yes that is right!0000000000

Every indian has a blood Lead level of about2g/dl.

There is lack of awareness about the extent ofLead poisoning in the environment in our country

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Lead becomes poison if it crosses thelimit.

Lead affects all the organs of the human

body. It mimics the role of calcium inbones and teeth.

Lead poisoning in children cannot becured,if it crosses 40 g/dl.

Lead poisoning in children affects theirnervous system and lowers their IQ.

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10

20

30

40

5

0

100

Death

EncephalopathyNephropathyFrank Anemia

Colic

Hemoglobin Synthesis

Vitamin D Metabolism

Encephalopathy

Frank Anemia

Decreased Longevity

Hemoglobin Synthesis

Nephropathy

Peripheral Neuropathies

Infertility (MEN)

Systolic Blood Pressure (MEN)

Hearing Acuity

Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin(Women)

Hypertension (?)

Nerve Conduction Velocity

Erythrocyte ProtoporphyrinVitamin D Metabolism(?)

DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITYIQHEARING

GROWTH

Transplacental Transfer

Blood Lead(g Pb/dl)

- Low birth weight

Child adult

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ECO-GANESHA

Ecofriendly idols are

made out of clay.

These are unburnt &

unpainted.

Vegetable colours

can also be used.

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ECO-GANESHA MARCH (JATHA) IN MALLESHWARAM 24th AUG 08.

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BANNER FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY

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By conducting experiments and doing a project like this

we came to know that lead affects the biosphere to a

large extent.

Usage of eco-ganesha idols can prevent additional lead

entering the water sources in India.

AWARENESS PROGRAMME

Eco-ganesha Jatha 24thAug 08

Workshops on Eco-ganesha 24th July & 23rd Aug 08

Green norms for Ganesha festival 29thAug 08

Eco-ganesha sales outlet 1st to 3rd Sept 08

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One atom has the power of the wholeuniverse at its back.

Even our smallest attempts are not invain.

Stand up, be bold, be strong. Take thewhole responsibility on your own

shoulders, and know that you are thecreator of your own destiny.

-Vivekananda

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Let us make our

festivals eco-friendly

Holi

Ganesha-Durga

Deepavali