Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Interlinking Rivers...Water is a Common Right



Photographs from the Interlinking Rivers conference at Christ College in Bangalore to address flooding, drought, and lack of access to clean water. (please enlarge for photo credit)




40% of India's population,especially in rural areas, do not have access to drinkable water!




When one could dig a well 30ft. into the ground and find a wellspring~ Now one has to drill over 300ft and the water that rises is stale and saturated with chemicals.




India has been considering interlinking its magestic rivers. However, serious factors need to be considered including the ecological impact of altering the River's path.




" The song of the river ends not at her banks but in those who have loved her" Buffalo Joe




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