Volume : 10, Issue : 5, MAY 2024

ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR OF COMMON PEOPLE AT BAISHNABNGAR IN MALDA DISTRICT

PARTHA SAHA

Abstract

In this study of environmental behavior, focusing on the background, significance, literature review, objectives, research methodology, and data analysis. Environmental issues, encompassing various domains such as transportation and resource management, present significant challenges to environmental protection. Understanding human behavior in environmental contexts is crucial for addressing these challenges. The study explores the socio-economic status, environmental awareness, knowledge of environmental pollution, and resource utilization among residents of Baishnabnagar, within the Bedrabad Gram Panchayat area of Kaliachak-III block in the district of Malda. Data were collected through a descriptive survey method, and analysis revealed a mix of awareness and apathy towards environmental issues among respondents. Additionally, gender-based analysis showed no significant difference in environmental behavior between males and females. The study underscores the importance of promoting environmentally responsible behavior and highlights the need for targeted interventions to address environmental challenges effectively.

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