Abstract

Environmental degradation and biodiversity loss are intrinsically linked and pose significant threats to the planet's health and human well-being. In this regard, it is very urgent to know the level of awareness towards environmental degradation and biodiversity among the students specially in higher education. Considering this, the investigator has conducted a micro level study entitled “A study on awareness towards environmental degradation and bio-diversity conservation among the college students of dhakuakhana town, lakhimpur district of Assam”. The study aimed at to explore the overall awareness among the students of Dhakuakhana town towards Environmental Degradation and Bio-Diversity Conservation. In this study ‘normative survey method’ is used. The study introduces purposive sampling with a sample size of 300 students. In order to collect data a self standardized scale namely “Awareness Scale towards Environmental Degradation and Bio-Diversity Conservation” is used as a tool of the study. The collected data’s are analyzed and interpreted quantitatively. The study reveals awareness level towards Environmental Degradation and Bio- Diversity Conservation among the college students of Dhakuakhana Town, Lahimpur District of Assam.