Author: Dipak Mandal & Md. Hanif
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03070013
Abstract: Kharagpur, a key industrial hub in West Bengal, has witnessed significant industrialization over the years, driven by its strategic location, railway connectivity, and proximity to major urban centers. This study explores the effects of industrialization on the economic environment and human health in the region. The rapid expansion of industries, including manufacturing, steel production, and small-scale enterprises, has contributed to economic growth, job creation, and infrastructure development. However, industrial activities have also led to environmental degradation, including air and water pollution, soil contamination, and deforestation. Spatio-temporal demarcation of industrial area and assessment of their impact on the environment are still a challenging tasks. Industrial expansion is identified as one of the major stressors to the environment. The results provide a baseline to evaluate future environmental impacts of industrial expansion in the region. This study may help environmentalists, industrial planners, and policymakers to plan regional industrial development and modify the existing policies accordingly for the improvement of the environment quality and better management practices for a sustainable future.
Keywords: Industrialisation, Environmental Effects, Economic Effect, Impact of Human Health.
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