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Positive Take Aways
from Covid-19
Author: Dr. K.S. Kang
Though
this virus has killed more than three lac people world wide and many Corona warriors have laid
down their lives in service of humanity due to it like doctors, nurses, health
workers, policeman, members of social organization and the like. No words can
express our deep gratitude towards these people who have made supreme sacrifice
in the war against this deadly virus. Many people had to face economic
hardships due to lockdown that had nearly become a necessity to fight this
invisible foe of humanity. Due to lockdown traffic is off road, streets are
empty, parks and other public places like parks, malls and cinemas that used to
bustle with crowd have been closed. It has led to a number of positive effects
on nature.
First of all due to lockdown a
drastic decline in the air pollution level due to carbon emission of the
vehicles and factories has been observed. That has made our environment a lot
cleaner- air is purer and water cleaner. After a month of lockdown it is
possible to view Himalyas clearly from Saharnapur and Jalandhar. Waters of the
rivers and streams has become so crystal clear that even fishes, rocks and aquatic
vegetation at the bed of the river is easily visible from its banks. Even in
Delhi India Gate is easily visible from Rashtrapati Bhawan even at what used to
be peak hours of traffic. But the real challenge before humanity is Can we
preserve the purity of the environment even after the restrictions of lockdown
are eased that appear quite imminent in the near future. If we want to continue
to inhale clean fresh air human society will have to take some strong steps
like using bicycles and electric vehicles as far as possible rather than fossil
fuel vehicles. Not only there is a need to take these drastic steps but there
is an equal urgency to implement these steps with the same strictness that is
followed during a curfew or a lockdown. Mankind will have to learn to avoid
unnecessary travels and crowding the place and where the journey is a must then
public transport should be used as far as possible. Government should also take
initiative in encouraging the use of vehicles with less polluting fuels like
electric vehicles, or vehicles run by CNG, etc. Cleaner environment has led to
the return of birds and beasts to the urban areas also after a long time as the
surrounding have become greener.
At the social level compulsion of
remaining indoors due to lockdown has resulted in rediscovery of social
relations like that of family and neighbours. Most of the people can be seen
spending quality time with their family members as a result of which
understanding between the members of family has increased. Some people are
devoting their free time in pursuing their hobbies like gardening, carpentry,
painting, music, dancing, reading and writing. Lockdown has reasserted the
significance of neighbours who can be seen strolling on the roof of their
houses in the evening and morning. It is essential to set up rapport with them
as they are the people who will help you in
difficult times as it may take some time before your children, friends
and relatives living at a distance are able to reach you, particularly in the
times of Lockdown. Technology has reduced distances atleast virtually as broadband,
internet, skype, google, or optical fiber connection that enables you to
contact them at will through video calls. Now it is up to human society whether
it wants to remain in the paradise of cleaner surroundings and purer
environment or like another Satan to live in hell of dirt, pollution and
smoke.
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