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reachindia@lists.aidindia.org | Association for
India's Development
Courage | Commitment | Change | January
2010 | |
| Editors: Amrita Balachandran and Karthik Ranganathan |
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| | Dear Friend,
In this edition of Dishaa, our quarterly newsletter, we bring you stories of hope and possibility, of grief and fortitude, from all over India.
A terrible human rights crisis is raging in Chhatisgarh. The ongoing conflict between Maoist rebels and state security forces, including the state-backed "Salwa Judum", has displaced tribals from their villages. The adivasis that have stayed behind live in fear of extrajudicial killings, rapes, extortion, and torture. Meanwhile, people in Plachimada, Kerala, continue their struggle for the right to clean drinking water. Their prolonged ordeal is reminiscent of several similar struggles across the nation, and strongly calls for a greater degree of decentralization of decision-making. The Bt brinjal moratorium is a victory for India's food sovereignty, and in this case, the remarkable decision-making process is itself a victory for democracy as well as science.
With help from Saathi Revathy and others, organic techniques revive agriculture after Cyclone Aila's devastation in the Sunderbans, where no one expected the salinated lands to produce for years. We also showcase the work of Saathi Anand Mazgaonkar, who believes that rural and oppressed communities must take ownership of the issues that they face. In parallel, we bring you the story of the villagers of Ramanwadi, Maharashtra, who did just that, and opened the doors to several new possibilities for their community.
We value the time that you take to read about our work, and hope that you will share your feedback. We invite you to make a tax-deductible donation and receive the AID 2010 calendar, Makaan: A Place Called Home, as a token of our common cause throughout the coming year.
Warm regards,
Volunteers, Association for India's Development
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| | | Chhattisgarh - A Police State in the Making
![]() Sodi Sambo, a 28 year old tribal woman who witnessed a massacre in Gomapad village in Chhattisgarh, and was herself shot in the leg by security forces in attacking the village, has disappeared mysteriously while in the midst of a petition against the state. Sodi is yet another example of a witness in Chattisgarh being silenced in their struggle against state atrocities.
[Read more...] | | | | | | Bt Brinjal Moratorium - Victory for Farmers, Consumers, Democracy and Science
![]() On behalf of all concerned farmers, consumers and scientists, AID welcomes the moratorium on Bt brinjal. This is a victory for India's food sovereignty, preserving the control of seeds and food in the hands of our farmers and consumers. We congratulate the Union Environment Minister, Shri Jairam Ramesh, for upholding the best principles of democracy as well as science, in making the Bt brinjal decision.
[Read more...] | | | | | | Millet Anyone?
![]() AID Seattle has a new-found love - millets! Working in concert with AID-India, Seattle aims to create an awareness on millets as a means of promoting organic farming, reclaiming the devastated bio-diversity, and ensuring food security for farmers to reduce the alarming rate of farmers' suicides.
[Read more...] | | | | | | Achieving Excellence in Energy Conservation and Management
![]() The villagers of Ramanwadi, Maharashtra have set an excellent example for energy conservation and management, in successfully using bio-gas digesters to generate fuel from cow-dung. In addition to generating low-cost, pollution-free fuel, this project also allows for the preservation of indigenous species of cattle, provides organic manure for farms, and increases the possibility of girls attending school.
[Read more...] | | | | | | Anand Mazgaonkar: Spearheading Non-Violent Change for Rural Poor
![]() As a youngster, he felt that disproportionate resource allocation to urban areas was stripping the vulnerable rural poor of their basic necessities. To change this, he says, the oppressed community has to take ownership of the issues, and to help, an outsider first has to become part of the community.
[Read more...] | | | | | | Whose Resource is it Anyway?
![]() By the time the Panchayat and Pollution Control Board ordered the Coke plant in Plachimada, Kerala be shut down, the water was highly contaminated. Kaniamma, a local adivasi woman who is active in the struggle says, "The company came to our land and used our resources. It dried up our water, and now we are forced to buy water from outside. How can we afford water pipelines or buy water for Rs. 700-800, when we hardly make Rs. 100 a day?"
[Read more...] | | | | | | Rebuilding Agriculture after Aila's Fury, Organically
![]() Simple organic farming techniques used in the aftermath of Cyclone Aila in West Bengal, have been successful at reclaiming land and restoring agriculture in the Sundarbans. Biswanath Sahoo, Balai Gharuni and others share their stories. The success of sustainable methods has created euphoria among the local people, with more wanting to be trained.
[Read more...] | | | | | | One for India raises over $100,000
We are happy to announce that One for India 2009 raised $115,699 from 727 donors. We realize these are tough economic times and thank you for your gracious support. We promise your ONE contribution will make a positive difference in the lives of India's under-privileged. Your continued encouragement and support is invaluable to us.
| | | | | | Recently Approved Projects
Projects made possible with your support range from organic farming initiatives, to tribal health, and environmental action.
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