International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Oct 1, 2025
The significance of spring water is fundamentally integral to the livelihood of the Himalayan pop... more The significance of spring water is fundamentally integral to the livelihood of the Himalayan population. Springs are the chief providers of drinking water for households, agricultural, and industrial applications, especially in the Himalayan region, and contribute to the ecological richness and ecosystems in the Himalayas. Despite their crucial significance, springs continue to attract minimal attention. Over the last couple of decades, a noticeable drop of about 60% in low-discharge springs has been documented. With the escalation of population growth, relentless climate change, and rapid urbanization, springs face several significant threats to their survival. There is growing evidence that the springs of the Himalayas are experiencing desiccation, a reduction in discharge, and deterioration in water quality. In the Himalayan territories, springs hold significant importance in the context of cultural and religious beliefs. They are considered purest form of water and are frequently associated with different gods, rituals, and mythologies. These springs were regarded as sacred due to their intrinsic connections to regional deities and rituals of worshipping water. Heat, glacial melting and rainfall patterns are the anticipated alterations that are projected to influence the quality & quantity of water substantially. Springs rejuvenation could offer a climate-adaptive approach benefiting the Himalayan ecosystems and livelihoods, improve water accessibility, and help to accomplish any of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Spring-shed management based on aquifer systems combines scientific knowledge, community participation and collaborative partnerships in springs revival, thereby generating policy attention on spring water across the region.
International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 2025
The significance of spring water is fundamentally integral to the livelihood of the Himalayan pop... more The significance of spring water is fundamentally integral to the livelihood of the Himalayan population. Springs are the chief providers of drinking water for households, agricultural, and industrial applications, especially in the Himalayan region, and contribute to the ecological richness and ecosystems in the Himalayas. Despite their crucial significance, springs continue to attract minimal attention. Over the last couple of decades, a noticeable drop of about 60% in low-discharge springs has been documented. With the escalation of population growth, relentless climate change, and rapid urbanization, springs face several significant threats to their survival. There is growing evidence that the springs of the Himalayas are experiencing desiccation, a reduction in discharge, and deterioration in water quality. In the Himalayan territories, springs hold significant importance in the context of cultural and religious beliefs. They are considered purest form of water and are frequently associated with different gods, rituals, and mythologies. These springs were regarded as sacred due to their intrinsic connections to regional deities and rituals of worshipping water. Heat, glacial melting and rainfall patterns are the anticipated alterations that are projected to influence the quality & quantity of water substantially. Springs rejuvenation could offer a climate-adaptive approach benefiting the Himalayan ecosystems and livelihoods, improve water accessibility, and help to accomplish any of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Spring-shed management based on aquifer systems combines scientific knowledge, community participation and collaborative partnerships in springs revival, thereby generating policy attention on spring water across the region.
International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 2025
Heavy metal pollution poses a persistent threat to aquatic ecosystems, necessitating innovative a... more Heavy metal pollution poses a persistent threat to aquatic ecosystems, necessitating innovative and sustainable remediation strategies. Diatoms, which are single-celled, photosynthetic microalgae, have appeared as optimistic candidates for heavy metal detoxification. This work explores the ecological risks associated with heavy metals namely cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu) and chromium (Cr), and examines the cellular stress responses they trigger. It highlights the distinctive biological architecture of diatoms, which confer resilience and biosorptive capacity. The study delves into the bioactive molecules produced by diatoms, that play pivotal roles in metal chelation and oxidative stress mitigation. By bridging ecological understanding with applied biotechnology, this work underscores the multifaceted potential of diatoms in environmental remediation and commercial innovation.
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Springs are the chief providers of drinking water for households, agricultural, and industrial applications,
especially in the Himalayan region, and contribute to the ecological richness and ecosystems in the Himalayas.
Despite their crucial significance, springs continue to attract minimal attention. Over the last couple of decades, a
noticeable drop of about 60% in low-discharge springs has been documented. With the escalation of population
growth, relentless climate change, and rapid urbanization, springs face several significant threats to their survival.
There is growing evidence that the springs of the Himalayas are experiencing desiccation, a reduction in discharge,
and deterioration in water quality. In the Himalayan territories, springs hold significant importance in the context
of cultural and religious beliefs. They are considered purest form of water and are frequently associated with
different gods, rituals, and mythologies. These springs were regarded as sacred due to their intrinsic connections
to regional deities and rituals of worshipping water. Heat, glacial melting and rainfall patterns are the anticipated
alterations that are projected to influence the quality & quantity of water substantially. Springs rejuvenation could
offer a climate-adaptive approach benefiting the Himalayan ecosystems and livelihoods, improve water
accessibility, and help to accomplish any of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Spring-shed management
based on aquifer systems combines scientific knowledge, community participation and collaborative partnerships
in springs revival, thereby generating policy attention on spring water across the region.
Springs are the chief providers of drinking water for households, agricultural, and industrial applications,
especially in the Himalayan region, and contribute to the ecological richness and ecosystems in the Himalayas.
Despite their crucial significance, springs continue to attract minimal attention. Over the last couple of decades, a
noticeable drop of about 60% in low-discharge springs has been documented. With the escalation of population
growth, relentless climate change, and rapid urbanization, springs face several significant threats to their survival.
There is growing evidence that the springs of the Himalayas are experiencing desiccation, a reduction in discharge,
and deterioration in water quality. In the Himalayan territories, springs hold significant importance in the context
of cultural and religious beliefs. They are considered purest form of water and are frequently associated with
different gods, rituals, and mythologies. These springs were regarded as sacred due to their intrinsic connections
to regional deities and rituals of worshipping water. Heat, glacial melting and rainfall patterns are the anticipated
alterations that are projected to influence the quality & quantity of water substantially. Springs rejuvenation could
offer a climate-adaptive approach benefiting the Himalayan ecosystems and livelihoods, improve water
accessibility, and help to accomplish any of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Spring-shed management
based on aquifer systems combines scientific knowledge, community participation and collaborative partnerships
in springs revival, thereby generating policy attention on spring water across the region.
sustainable remediation strategies. Diatoms, which are single-celled, photosynthetic microalgae, have appeared as
optimistic candidates for heavy metal detoxification. This work explores the ecological risks associated with heavy
metals namely cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu) and chromium (Cr), and examines the
cellular stress responses they trigger. It highlights the distinctive biological architecture of diatoms, which confer
resilience and biosorptive capacity. The study delves into the bioactive molecules produced by diatoms, that play
pivotal roles in metal chelation and oxidative stress mitigation. By bridging ecological understanding with applied
biotechnology, this work underscores the multifaceted potential of diatoms in environmental remediation and
commercial innovation.