Pakistan is basically an agro-based economy, but due to heavy use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, lot of health and environmental problems are taking place. The pity is that many formers use industrial waste and domestic sewerage for agricultural purpose. The worst case is Hudiara Drain which enters Pakistan near Hudiara Village in the Lahore District. This drain bring around 18% of industrial wastewater from India and its concentration and flow continue to increase due to industrial units established along this drain. The extensive use of industrial wastewater from Hudiara Drain not only affect the ecology but also has a wider impact on the health through food chain. Vegetables cultivated with polluted water of Hudiara Drain are not only used consumed by the residents of villages around Hudiara Drain, but are also sold in the vegetable markets of Lahore city. The result is drastic situation. The groundwater along this drain has been extensively polluted already. UDERC has recently produced reports on the Wastewater Quality of Hudiara Drain. Also a report of groundwater pollution due to Hudiara Drain is being prepared. UDERC is considering to introduce eco-friendly fertilizers produced by recycling kitchen waste.   UDERC is also starting plantation campaign of eco-friendly plants in our project areas. UDERC welcomes an sort of collaborations for action oriented research projects in the rural areas along the Hudiara Drain in Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan. Please contact us for further information.

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