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Exploring the Socio-Economic Dynamics in Environmental Health Impacts: A Case Study of Noapara, North 24 Parganas

Author(s) Ms. Sampurna Bose, Dr. Kaustuva Banerjee
Country India
Abstract This research study explores the socio-economic differences in environmental health impacts among communities residing near the Pramod Nagar municipal dumping ground in Noapara, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. A descriptive research approach has been employed to conduct 51 household surveys over a radius of 5 km of the dump site accompanied with evidences from field observations and institutional interviews conducted with sanitation inspectors from the five municipalities responsible for the upkeep of the dumping ground. Socio-economic status of surveyed households has been calculated using the Modified Kuppuswamy Scale, 2024. Analysis of findings establish a positive relation between distance from the dump yard and vulnerability of lower socio-economic groups. Households situated within 1 km from the dump site belong to lower socio-economic groups, thus reporting an increased incidence of respiratory problems, skin irritation, and gastrointestinal issues. Although several respondents have denied chronic illnesses, participant observation reveals underreporting stemming from dependency of livelihood on dump-related employment. Structural interviews conducted with institutional officers’ underscores gaps in environmental maintenance and surveillance, accompanied with irregular waste segregation practices and restricted health defences for residents and waste labourers. This research concludes that environmental exposure, socioeconomic marginalization, and limited institutional proactivity culminate into the intensification of health inequalities in peri-urban settlements.
Keywords Socio-Economic Status, Kuppuswamy Scale, Waste labourers, Environmental and Health Awareness, Waste Management, Environmental Vulnerability
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-19
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71602
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