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India is big, beautiful and bustling with life. It is multilingual, multicultural and rich in diversity. The largest democracy in the world India has gleaned the best from its association with world through the course of history. Much sought after for its spices right from the days of Christopher Columbus, India is still a star tourist destination. Hindi is the national language but English is commonly used for official purposes and is offered as subject in most schools. As against 2820 languages in the entire world, as many as 325 languages are spoken in India alone. It is said that dialect changes every 810 kilometer. Indian schools are progressive and work actively to promote consciousness amongst students on global issues. Information Technology is a popular focus area. Schools are keen to link up with the world and welcome an opportunity to learn and share their experiences. Being a secular country India has no state religion and people of all major religion co exist peacefully in India. It is a popular saying that there is festival for every month of the year in India. India also offers a choice of weather. When it is hot and sunny on the plains it can be pleasant and cool on the mountains. It may be actually possible to experience snowfall, rain, and hot desert winds all at the same time of the year depending on where you are traveling in India. Facts and Figures

Population: 1.1 billion (UN,2005). It is estimated that 1,78,00428 people of Indian origin and Non-Resident Indians reside across the globe. Capital: New Delhi. The country is divided into 28 States and 6 Union Tertitories

Area: 3.1 million sq km (1.2 million sq miles), excluding Indian administered

Kashmir (100,569 sq km/38,830 sq miles). Major languages: Hindi, English and 17 other official languages. Most Indians can speak more than one language. Major religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism Life expectancy: 62 years (men), 65 years (women) (UN) Monetary unit: 1 Indian Rupee = 100 paise Main exports: Agricultural products, textile goods, gems and jewellery, software services and technology, engineering goods, chemicals, leather products. GNI per capita: US $540 (World Bank, 2005) Internet domain: .in International dialling code: +91

The 32 districts of Tamil Nadu are listed below with the numbers corresponding to those in the image at right.

1. Ariyalur District 2. Chennai District 3. Coimbatore District 4. Cuddalore District 5. Dharmapuri District 6. Dindigul District 7. Erode District 8. Kanchipuram District 9. Kanyakumari District 10. Karur District 11. Krishnagiri District 12. Madurai District 13. Nagapattinam District 14. Namakkal District 15. Nilgiris District 16. Perambalur District

17. Pudukkottai District 18. Ramanathapuram District 19. Salem District 20. Sivagangai District 21. Thanjavur District 22. Theni District 23. Thoothukudi District 24. Thiruchirapalli District 25. Thirunelveli District 26. Thirupur district 27. Thiruvallur District 28. Thiruvannamalai District 29. Thiruvarur District 30. Vellore District 31. Viluppuram District 32. Virudhunagar District

Tamil Nadu Districts The total number of districts in Tamil Nadu is 32. A district of Tamil Nadu is headed by a Deputy Commissioner who is overall in-charge of the administration of that particular district. He has to perform triple functions as he holds three positions: at once he is the Deputy Commissioner, the district Magistrate and the Collector. As a Deputy Commissioner he is the executive head of the district with multifarious responsibilities. As the District Magistrate he is responsible for maintaining the law and order situation in the district. As the Collector he is the Chief Revenue Officer of the district, responsible for revenue collection and recovery. The Police administration in the district is under the control of Superintendent of Police (SP). To decentralize the authority in administrative set up a district is divided into one or more subdivisions, further divided into tehsils and blocks. Here is a list of 30 districts; click on the respective district to get information in detail.

Pollution
Every year in the U.S. factories release over 3 million tons of toxic chemicals into the land, air and water. This hazardous waste causes us to lose over 15 million acres of land every year, it leads to respiratory complications and other health problems and it makes our rivers and lakes too polluted for us to swim in and drink.

But factories are only part of the problem of pollution. Pollution is caused by industrial and commercial waste, agriculture practices, everyday human activities and most notably, modes of transportation. No matter where you go and what you do, there are remnants of pollution. What is pollution? Pollution is the introduction of a contaminant into the environment. It is created mostly by human actions, but can also be a result of natural disasters. Pollution has a detrimental effect on any living organism in an environment, making it virtually impossible to sustain life. Land Pollution Land pollution is pollution of the Earths natural land surface by industrial, commercial, domestic and agricultural activities. Air Pollution Air pollution is the accumulation of hazardous substances into the atmosphere that danger human life and other living matter. Water Pollution Water pollution is the introduction of chemical, biological and physical matter into large bodies of water that degrade the quality of life that lives in it and consumes it. THERMAL POLLUTION:

Heat pollution (atmospheric) is a term used to describe the release of heat into the environment by human activities. By contrast, global warming is thought to be the result of the increase in greenhouse gases (CO2 emissions). Experts on the climate have debated the broader subject of global warming as well as its potential constituents. These include heat pollution, the greenhouse effect, and solar variation. NOISE POLLUTION: Noise pollution is a type of energy pollution in which distracting, irritating, or damaging sounds are freely audible. As with other forms of energy pollution (such as heat and light pollution), noise pollution contaminants are not physical particles, but rather waves that interfere with naturally-occurring waves of a similar type in the same environment.

Radioactive Pollution?
The radioactive pollution is defined as the physical pollution of air, water and the other radioactive materials. The ability of certain materials to emit the proton, gamma rays and electrons by their nuclei is known as the radioactivity. The protons are known as the alpha particle and the electrons are also known as the beta particle. Those materials are known as the radioactive elements. The environmental radiations can be from different sources and can be natural or manmade.

How to Prevent Land Pollution The best way to prevent land pollution is to recycle. Here are a few other ways you can reduce land pollution:

Reuse any items that you can Buy biodegradable products Store all liquid chemicals and waste in spill-proof containers Eat organic foods that are grown without pesticides Dont use pesticides Use a drip tray to collect engine oil Buy products that have little packaging Dont dump motor oil on the ground

How to Prevent Air Pollution The number one way to prevent air pollution is to walk or bike more and drive less. This will prevent fossil fuels from polluting the air. Here are some other ways to prevent air pollution:

Carpool or join a ride share with friends and coworkers Dont smoke Keep your car maintenance up-to-date If you have to drive, do your errands at one time Dont buy products that come in aerosol spray cans Avoid using lighter fluid when barbecuing outside When you drive accelerate slowly and use cruise control Always replace your cars air filter Use a push or electric lawnmower rather than a gas-powered one Dont use harsh chemical cleaners that can emit fumes Inspect your gas appliances and heaters regularly

How to Prevent Water Pollution The best way to prevent water pollution is to not throw trash and other harmful chemicals into our water supplies. Here are a few more ways you can prevent water pollution:

Wash your car far away from any stormwater drains Dont throw trash, chemicals or solvents into sewer drains Inspect your septic system every 3-5 years Avoid using pesticides and fertilizers that can run off into water systems Sweep your driveway instead of hosing it down Always pump your waste-holding tanks on your boat Use non-toxic cleaning materials Clean up oil and other liquid spills with kitty litter and sweet them up Dont wash paint brushes in the sink

How to Prevent noise Pollution

Do not use car horns unnecessarily. Areas like hospitals and campuses are silence zones and honking is prohibited there. Avoid loud music, which hurts your ears and others' ears. Firecrackers are extremely loud. So don't try and burn them unnecessarily. Motors, machines and vehicles also produce loud noises when not maintained properly. Proper maintenance should be carried out for better performance. If you are working in an area where there are loud noises, you must wear earplugs to prevent loss of hearing. When going to theme parks and such, avoid riding on the rides which produce a lot of noise. One example is the ATV, which is like a huge motorbike. Turn off the engine of your car or motorbike when you are not using it. It stops the annoying hum, and reduces air pollution!

 Better off, walk or cycle to school! It does wonders to the environment, reduces the amount of air pollution and noise, and makes you fit!

How to Prevent thermal Pollution

Reduce mechanical friction in any rotating parts. Avoid consuming energy more than necessity. Burn less coal, oil or gas. Promote use of more nuclear energy because it will not generate Carbon di oxide.