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    Evaluation of genotoxic potential of gropundwater from industrial and farmering sites on colon cancer cell lines
    (Central University of Punjab, 2014) Kaur, Rimplejeet; Kumar, Sanjeev
    Water is critical component on earth which is essential for life. There are number of reservoirs of water like surface water, groundwater etc. used for drinking, domestic as well as industrial purposes. Numerous studies have shown that water is contaminated by many pollutants like chemicals including pesticides, fertilizers, and heavy metals including arsenic, uranium, and exposure to this contaminated water may cause number of health problems including cancer. It has been found that in Punjab, specifically Malwa region's groundwater is highly contaminated by pesticides and heavy metals which may correlate to several health problems in this region. In this context, mechanisms of genotoxic potential activity of the groundwater, from thermal plant and villages Deon and Joganand, was estimated in the present study. The groundwater caused reactive oxygen species production, mitochondrial membrane depolarization, which ultimately caused cell death. Groundwater also affected the antioxidant system enzymes, so all these factors may be the cause of health problems in this region.
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    Groundwater conservation : Response of legal and policy framework in india
    (Central University of Punjab, 2018) Jitin, V.J.; Chauhan, Deepak Kumar
    In India groundwater is an important and major source of water supply for industrial, agricultural and household purposes. The drinking water supply and irrigation schemes are largely depended on this groundwater. Several studies, reports and assessments carried out by different agencies revealed that the rate of depletion and contamination of groundwater is higher in several parts of the country. In India prevalent rules and regulations on water resources are very few and applicable only to the surface water. Certain State legislations on groundwater conservation are also in force but they are incapable of addressing the comprehensive groundwater conservation strategies because of several reasons. The transboundary impact of the groundwater depletion and contamination further necessitates a national legal framework. The dimensions of right to safe drinking water also appeals for a national legal framework. This study explores the legal and policy framework on groundwater conservation in India and also analyses the initiatives taken to reform the water law framework. The legislative capacity of the Parliament is found in Article 253 of the Constitution to frame a comprehensive water law framework which addresses the conservation and management of groundwater resources.