An initiative of Gawda, Kunbi, Velip and Dhangar Federation (GAKUVED)
Monday, September 7, 2009
Sweepers of the Goa's mining industry
They are all women. They all have broom in their hands. They all have one job to do: to prevent the road from being dusty. Industry does not care for their safety. These are are pictures from North Goa to pay respect to the sweepers of the mining dust.
It is high time now that mining industry itself be swept off Goa in public interest and in the interest of Environment and Public Health.
Sebastian Rodrigues with picture inputs from Shaweta Anand
Goa is mostly known for being a top tourist destination, but away from the coast mining is the major industry, and it is severely impacting local water. Click here for video.
Forest Tribes Lose Rights
For video on takeover of tribal forest spaces by the Indian Forest Department click the links here.
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