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Bolivia's water war:

Struggle against privatization of water in Bolivia is one of the important and popular struggle.

Bolivia is a poor country in Latin America.

The world bank told the governments to give up its control over municipal water supply

The government sold there control to the MNC(Aguas del Tunari).

The MNC took this as a chance and Increased the price 4 times. Many family got only water bill as rupees 1000 but the country average income is only about 5000.

This made a way for protest.

In January 2000 leaders organized a 4days strike .the government agreed to negotiate and the strike was call off.

The strike started again on February and April which is resulted in the material law

6 people were died ,175 people got injured and 20+member were arrested during the protest.

Finally the contract with MNC was cancelled and the government took over the control again.

Democracy and popular struggles:

Democracy evolves through popular struggles

Democratic conflict is resolved through mass mobilization

These conflicts are based on new political organization

Bolivia's Water War:

Causes:

Financial crisis

Help from World Bank

Opposed by civilians

Financial instability

Course:

Government sold the rights of water supply to private organization.

Call for strike

Successful 4 day strike

Call for negotiation by government

Adopting brutal repression by police force

Violence in the city

Strike and imposing martial laws

Government concede to people's demands

Re-nationalizing water supply

Cost of water reduces to the normal rates...

Importance of protests and struggles:

Influence those in power

The people in power concede with people's demand

Help to establish democracy(Nepal, Russia, America, Africa, India, .etc)

Helps to shape the democracy(Ensures good working of democracy-Expand and deepen democracy)

Democracy and popular struggles:

Popular Struggles

Mass Mobilization

Involvement of organizations

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Environmental struggle and issues
Ishwarya
Jyothika
Prathiba
Niranjan
Siva jathi

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Arun
Lokadithya
Dhipin
Prapanjan
Sai Jayanth
Sushma
Vivianna
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Environment issues and struggles taken place in India
The Earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations.
~ John Paul II

“Environmental issues are defined as problems with the planet’s systems that have developed as a result of human interference or mistreatment of the planet.”
☆ Current environmental problems make us vulnerable to disasters and tragedies, now and in the future.

☆Current environmental problems also require urgent attention.

☆Environmental issues are harmful effects of human activity on the biophysical environment.
☆Environmental protection is a practice of protecting the natural environment on the individual, organizational or governmental levels, for the benefit of both the environment and humans.

☆political movement that focuses on protecting the environment, reducing environmental damage (such as pollution), and reducing unsustainable use of natural resources.

☆The term "pollution" refers to any substance that negatively impacts the environment or organisms that live within the affected environment
JYOTHIKA

LAND POLLUTION
Land pollution
The deposition of solid or liquid waste materials on land or underground in a manner that can contaminate the soil and groundwater, threaten public health, and cause unsightly conditions and nuisances.
1. Water that isn’t safe to drink
2. Polluted soil, which leads to a loss of fertile land for agriculture
3. Climate change, which causes an onslaught of disastrous problems, including flash floods and irregular rainfalls
4. The endangerment and extinction of species in wildlife

AIR POLLUTION
Air pollution is a mixture of solid particles and gases in the air.
1. Car emissions, chemicals from factories, dust, pollen and mold spores may be suspended as particles.
2. Ozone, a gas, is a major part of air pollution in cities
3. Deterioration of fields. ...
4. Extinction of animal species. ...
5. Respiratory health problems. ...
NIRANJAN

GARBAGE DISPOSAL AND SANITATION

• garbage and disposal and sanitation
• India generates:
• 62 million tons of waste
• 43 million tons are collected
• 12 million tons are treated
• 31 million tons are dumped in land

by the consumption pattern and rapid economic growth:
• solid waste will increase to 165 million tons in 2030
house hold waste  material:
• many urban areas solid waste is major problem in India
• it has high population density..
Consequences of garbage disposal:
• The decomposition of your trash in the landfill will likely result in more damaging greenhouse gas emissions

• 1. Bacteria, insects and vermin thrive from garbage
2. Overflowing waste causes air pollution and respiratory diseases
3. Garbage contaminates surface waters, which affects all ecosystems
4. Direct handling of overflowing waste exposes for health risks
5. Inefficient waste control is bad for municipal well being.
SIVA JATHI KEERTHI

Famous story of bishnoi village

Time period notes
Campaign lasted approximately 5 dayS
Time period
(1730), 1700 to (1730), 1700
Country
India
Location City/State/Province

Khejarli, Marwar region, Rajasthan state

The religion was founded by Guru Maharaj Jambaji in 1485 AD in the Marwar (Jodhpur) desert region of western Rajasthan, India

The maharajah (king) of Jodhpur wanted to build a new palace. He sent soldiers to gather wood from the forest region near the village of Khejarli, where Bishnoi villagers had helped foster an abundance of khejri (acacia) trees.

Amrita devi decided to literally hug the trees, and encouraged others to do so too, proclaiming: “A chopped head is cheaper than a felled tree.”

363 Bishnoi villagers were killed in the name of the sacred Khejarli forest.

Once word got back to the King about this activity he rushed to the village and apologized, ordering the soldiers to cease logging operations.
Soon afterwards, the maharajah designated the Bishnoi state as a protected area, forbidding harm to trees and animals. This legislation still exists today in the region.

In memory of the 363 Bishnois, who died protecting their dear trees, a number of khejri trees are planted around the area, which is still notably lush and rich with animal life.

The Bishnoi tree martyrs were influenced by the teachings of Guru Maharaj Jambaji, who founded the Bishnoi faith in 1485 and set forth principles forbidding harm to trees and animals.

The Bishnoi sacrifices became the inspiration for a much larger Chipko movement that is still growing today, in which villagers physically embrace trees to save them from logging.

PRATHIBA AND ISHWARYA