Mining away the river :Case study of river Bharathapuzha

"Mining away the river", is a report by Deepa A, written in June 2005, on how sand mining continues rapidly on the riverbed of the Bharathapuzha, despite numerous prohibitions and regulations. Water tables have dropped dramatically, and a land once known for its plentiful rice harvest now faces scarcity of water, as locals are split between conservation and livelihood.
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