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Bichhri village in Rajasthan's Udaipur district has grappled with water scarcity and contamination for over 35 years due to industrial pollution from chemical factories. The factories, which produced fertilizers and acids, released toxic effluents into the environment, severely impacting drinking water, agriculture, and livestock. The village fought a legal battle and won the case. Despite winning the case in 1996 and a landmark judgement by the Supreme Court ordering the shut down of the factories and mandating the "polluter pays principle," residents are still awaiting promised compensation and clean water. The contamination has led to a decline in crop yields, migration from the village, and reduced livestock productivity three decades later too. This story underscores the ongoing struggle for justice and environmental restoration.

Read more: https://india.mongabay.com/2023/09/a-village-contaminated-by-industrial-waste-has-been-waiting-for-justice-for-over-three-decades/
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