Nature is our Commonwealth: The Commonwealth games go green

'Organizing Committee of Commonwealth Games 2010 releases Ecological Code': News

The code outlines targets set by the organizers to cut down the levels of carbon emissions during the forthcoming multinational multi-sport event.

Delhi Government too is keen to display its commitment towards the conservation of environment to the world. It plans to introduce buses running on hybrid energy sources (electricity and CNG). They would serve the transportation needs of both athletes and spectators.

For the first time in India, facilities are being made for forecasting the air pollution levels for the next day of the games. This facility is being provided by Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune.

Below are the steps being taken for building a Green Village at the Venue

i) Yamuna is being cleaned with the project in mind. Project site shall be filled with sand from Yamuna bed instead of fly ash.

ii) The requirement of water shall be met from self-contained arrangement without placing strain on the supply system for the nearby area.

iii) No rain water will be discharged out of the project site into existing drains. The entire rain water would be utilised for recharging groundwater.

iv) To cut off noise, the green belt proposed a long the railway line shall have high trees growing fast.

v) All required sanitary and hygienic measures will be in place before starting construction activities and to be maintained throughout the construction.

vi) All the topsoil excavated during development / construction activities will be stored for use in horticultural / landscape development within the project site.

vii) Construction spoils, including bituminous material and other hazardous materials, will not be allowed to contaminate watercourses and the hours.

viii) Ambient noise levels will conform to the residential standards both during day and night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air and noise quality will be closely monitored during construction phase

ix) Separation of grey and black water will be done by the use of dual plumbing line for separation of grey and black water.

x) Treatment of 100% grey water by decentralized treatment will be done.

xi) Use of glass may be reduced by 40% to reduce the electricity consumption and load on air-conditioning. If necessary, use high quality double glass with special reflective coating in windows.

xii) Application of solar energy should be incorporated for illumination of common areas, lighting for gardens and street lighting in addition to provision for solar water heating. A hybrid system or fully solar system for a portion of the apartments will be provided.

So, Lets win with the Green resolutions. Support the movement. Support the Nation.