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The Yamuna is one of India's most sacred rivers. It is worshipped and considered a transformation of the gods,but ever since the turn of the century, this divine source of potable water and a statement of god's presence on this planet has been raped and exposed to untreated chemical and domestic sewage over a course of years. The Humanities department decided on an EVM field trip for the Grade 10 IGCSE coursework, to explore and test the River Yamuna and how it is faring after so much strain.
The trip began with a long journey across Delhi and into the borders of Noida. We were accompanied by Mr. Ashish, an expert from Season Watch, who has an in-depth and accurate knowledge scripted from years of research and studies on rivers and season patterns and trends. Mr. Ashish explained all the various aspects of river Yamuna and it really opened our minds.
The first site we visited was Wazirabadwhich is the uphill course of the Yamuna River as it transcends from Yamuna Nagar to Delhi. We conducted a series of tests and took detailed notes on the river’s sphere of influence and the human influence on the river. Our second site was around Delhi's largest drain. Yet again we conducted an array of tests to determine the site of the Yamuna as it moves downhill. With enough conclusive data, and the advice of a seasoned expert the EVM group headed home to test our samples to come up with an accurate reading of the state of the river.
We would like to thank Ms. Bhagirathy who helped us all the way for our field trip
Text: Rhea Srivastava, Grade 10
The trip began with a long journey across Delhi and into the borders of Noida. We were accompanied by Mr. Ashish, an expert from Season Watch, who has an in-depth and accurate knowledge scripted from years of research and studies on rivers and season patterns and trends. Mr. Ashish explained all the various aspects of river Yamuna and it really opened our minds.
The first site we visited was Wazirabadwhich is the uphill course of the Yamuna River as it transcends from Yamuna Nagar to Delhi. We conducted a series of tests and took detailed notes on the river’s sphere of influence and the human influence on the river. Our second site was around Delhi's largest drain. Yet again we conducted an array of tests to determine the site of the Yamuna as it moves downhill. With enough conclusive data, and the advice of a seasoned expert the EVM group headed home to test our samples to come up with an accurate reading of the state of the river.
We would like to thank Ms. Bhagirathy who helped us all the way for our field trip
Text: Rhea Srivastava, Grade 10
