The book on Environmental Studies, intricately aligned with the New Education Policy (NEP) of the Government of India, represents a pivotal advancement in the realm of education. It is crafted with the overarching goal of providing students with a comprehensive and contemporary comprehension of environmental issues, set within the backdrop of a dynamically evolving educational landscape.
Key Features of this Book:
1- Comprehensive Coverage: We delve into the key aspects of environmental studies relevant to hospitality, including sustainable practices in lodging, food and beverage operations, tourism, and event management.
2- Real-world Examples: Throughout this book, you will find numerous case studies, examples, and practical insights from professionals in the field. These real-world scenarios will help you bridge the gap between theory and practice.
3- Practical Guidelines: We provide actionable tips and guidelines that can be implemented by hospitality professionals to reduce their environmental footprint and enhance the sustainability of their operations.
4- Global Perspective: The hospitality industry is a global one, and environmental challenges are not limited by borders. This book offers a global perspective, showcasing how different regions and cultures approach sustainability in hospitality.
5- Emerging Trends: We discuss the latest trends and innovations in sustainable hospitality, ensuring that you stay up-to-date with the ever-evolving landscape of environmental responsibility.
6- Interdisciplinary Approach: Environmental studies in hospitality is a multidisciplinary field. We explore the intersections of environmental science, economics, ethics, and social responsibility to provide a wellrounded understanding of the subject.
Unit 1. Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies
Definition/ Scope and Importance/ Need for Public Awareness.
Unit 2. Natural Resources
Renewable and Non-renewable Resources: Natural Resources and Associated Problems/ Forest Resources: Use and Over-exploitation, Deforestation, Case Studies. Timber Extraction, Mining, Dams and their Effects on Forest and Tribal People/ Water Resources: Use and Over-utilization of Surface and Ground Water, Floods, Drought, Conflicts over Water, Dams-benefits and Problems/ Mineral Resources: Use and Exploitation, Environmental Effects of Extracting and Using Mineral Resources, Case Studies/ Case Studies/ Food Resources : World Food Problems, Changes Caused by Agriculture and Overgrazing, Effects of Modern Agriculture, Fertilizer-Pesticide Problems, Water Logging, Salinity, Case Studies/ Energy Resources: Growing Energy Needs, Renewable and Non Renewable Energy Sources, Use of Alternate Energy Sources. Energy Resources Case studies/ Land Resources: Land as a Resource, Land Degradation, Man Induced Landslides, Soil Erosion and Desertification/ Role of An Individual in Conservation of Natural Resources/ Equitable Use of Resources for Sustainable Lifestyles/ A Textbook of Environmental Studies.
Unit 3. Ecosystems
Concept of an Ecosystem/ Structure and Function of an Ecosystem/ Producers/ Consumers and Decomposers/ Energy Flow in the Ecosystem/ Ecological Succession/ Food Chains / Food Webs and Ecological Pyramids/ Introduction, Types, Characteristic Features, Structure and Function of the following Ecosystem:- a. Forest Ecosystem b. Grassland Ecosystem c. Desert Ecosystem d. Aquatic Ecosystems (Ponds, Streams, Lakes, Rivers, Oceans and Estuaries).
Unit 4. Biodiversity and its Conservation
Introduction – Definition: Genetic, Species and Ecosystem Diversity/ Biogeographical Classification of India/ Value of Biodiversity: Consumptive Use, Productive Use, Social, Ethical, Aesthetic and Option Values/ Biodiversity at Global, National and Local Levels/ India as a Mega-diversity Nation/ Hot-sports of Biodiversity/ Threats to Biodiversity: Habitat Loss, Poaching of Wildlife, Man-wildlife Conflicts/ Endangered and Endemic Species of India/ Conservation of Biodiversity: In-situ and Ex-situ Conservation of Biodiversity.
Unit 5. Environmental Pollution
Definition/ Cause/ Effects and Control Measures of : a. Air Pollution b. Water Pollution c. Soil Pollution d. Marine Pollution e. Noise Pollution f. Thermal Pollution g. Nuclear Hazards/ Solid Waste Management: Causes, Effects and Control Measures of Urban and Industrial Wastes/ Role of an Individual in Prevention of Pollution/ Pollution Case Studies/ Disastr Management : Floods, Earthquake, Cyclone and Landslides.
Unit 6. Social Issues and the Environment
From Unsustainable to Sustainable Development/ Urban Problems related to Energy: Water Conservation, Rain Water Harvesting, Watershed Management, Resettlement and Rahabilitation of People; Its Problems and Concerns., Urban Problems: Case Studies/ Envirnmental Ethics: Issues and Possible Solutions. Climate Change, Global Warming, Acid Rain, Ozone Layer Depletion, Nuclear Accidents and Holocaust. Envirnmental Ethics: Case Studies/ Wasteland Reclamation/ Consumerism and Waste Products/ Environment Protection Act/ Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act/ Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act/ Wildlife Protection Act/ Forest Conservation Act/ Issues Involved in Enforcement of Envionmental Legislation/ Public Awareness.
Unit 7. Human Population and the Environment
Population Growth/ Variation among Nations/ Population Explosion – Family Welfare Programme/ Environment and Human Health/ Human Rights/ Value Education/ HIV/AIDS/ Women and Child Welfare/ Role of Information Technology in Environment and Human Health/ Case Studies.
Unit 8. Field Work
Benefits of Conducting Field Visits Include/ Preparing for Fieldwork/ Do’s of Field Visit/ Don’ts of Field Visit/ Observing a River Eco system.
References
Index.
Dr. Bhupesh Kumar, Principal, Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHM) Ranchi is an alumnus of Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Bhubaneswar. He is having an academic experience of 25 years in Academics and Training. He has completed Ph.D. in Tourism and Hospitality Discipline on Crisis Management in Hotels from IGNOU. He has done Master's Degree in Tourism Management, from MK University.
He has worked with ISM, Ranchi, Jharkhand, VIHTM, Rajkot, Gujarat and BCIHMCT, New Delhi. He has a vast experience in Placement and Training of Hotel Management Students, and Hospitality Research.
He is an Ex-Chief Editor of Indian Journal of Applied Hospitality and Tourism Research a reputed journal of Hospitality Industry in India; also, an expert in NAAC Accreditation and ISO 9001:2008. He has published research works in International Journals on different topics like Service quality in Hotels, HR issues and Crisis Management etc. He has authored manuscripts on various hotel Management subjects. He has been Awarded as the best Principal by AAHARWAYS in the year 2023, best educator in Hospitality education by the ISHE in 2016, the President's Award from IHC for 2015. His research paper was awarded as the best paper at the APTA 19th Annual Conference 2013 and his research on Crisis Management in Luxury Hotels in India is most cited paper in the world. He has been awarded with SAF Madanjeet Singh
Scholarship 2004 by SAF India. He has been honoured for valuable contribution in the launch of Vibrant Gujarat Navratri Festival and Vibrant Gujarat Uttarayan Festival in 2002 and 2003.
Ravi Kumar, an IHM Kolkata alumnus, is a seasoned hospitality expert with about 1.5 decade of combined experience in operations and academia, and is currently serving as a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Hotel Management, Ranchi. He began his career as a Management Trainee with India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), The Ashok Group of Hotels, a PSU under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Mr. Kumar has an MBA in Hospitality and Tourism Management as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Training and Development from the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD) in New Delhi.
He is a certified trainer from All India Management Association (AIMA) and has successfully completed various trainer development programs such as DTS and DOT sponsored by the Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Management, displaying a lifelong commitment to improving knowledge in the hospitality and tourism fields.
