Dr. Vandana Shiva & Kunwar Jalees
Dr. Vandana Shiva & Kunwar Jalees
Water Privatisation
Posted on 23 Apr, 2016 09:31 AMWater Privatisation has suddenly come to mean big bucks in India. With water resources in the country fast depleting and the government throwing up its hands, at least five global Corporates are ready to tap the over $ 2,000 million market.
Stealing Water From Women : The Cola Giants & The Violation of Women’s Water Rights
Posted on 22 Apr, 2016 02:58 PMIn a water-stressed India, two companies are able to extract nearly a combined billion litres of potable water per day to earn Rs. 4000 crore a year ( two thirds of the Rs. 6000 crore industry) while communities living near the company's’ operations are forced to do with depleted, contaminated, and unhealthy local supplies.
Water Pollution by Arsenic, Fluoride & Pesticides
Posted on 18 Apr, 2016 12:49 PM(i) Arsenic Poisoning
Women, The Water Providers
Posted on 18 Apr, 2016 12:13 PMWomen are the water providers in India. In villagers, they walk long miles and in cities theywait long hours to bring water for the drinking and cleaning needs of their families. The water crisis translates into an increasing burden for women as water providers.