Good to see this article in EPW (Sept 7, 2013) endorses our position that: • That the planning and construction of dams in the entire Indian Himalayas be reviewed and that all construction be halted until such a review is carried out. • That the use of explosives in all such infrastructure development works is completely stopped. • That a proper assessment of the carrying capacity of specific ecosystems is carried out. • That the stretch from Gaumukh to Uttarkashi be declared an eco-sensitive zone without further delay. • That a river regulation zone be enforced such that no permanent structures are allowed to be constructed within 100 metres of any river. • That the residents and their organisations are thoroughly consulted in a democratic plan on climate change, in the revival of the local hill economy, and the generation of decent employment. Though it would have been useful to see more categorical acceptance of these recommendations: epw.in/system/files/pdf/2013_48/36/Floods_in_Uttarakhand.pdf
Posted on: Sat, 31 Aug 2013 13:09:10 +0000
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