FYI

Aryan

http://www.2010.vibgyorfilm.com/node/37
People of kathikudam, a vilage located in Chalakudi river basin,
thrissur district of Kerala came to Vibgyor after a protest march to
the district collectorate. They shared about the struggle in the
village against the water contamination and pollution caused by Nitta
Gelatin India Ltd (NGIL), a japanese company. The company is using
6290200 litres of water per day from Chalakudi river and pumping the
waste in to the river and surrounding areas. The struggle has been on
for 30 years, but could not sustain because of the pressure of the
company and the authorities. The vilage people are facing huge health
impacts on their lives. During the past 10 years more than 60 people
have died of cancer. Asthma, Bronchitis and skin diseases are
spreading in the area.

After a period of inactivity, on March 2008 an action council was
formed. The initial demand from the people was to stop the pollution.
But after so many promises, the company keep on doing and now the
people are demanding that the company should be shut down. ViBGYOR &
Its participants expressed solidarity with Kathikudam Struggle

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