Bichhri village in Rajasthan has been plagued by water scarcity for over three
\ndecades, stemming from industrial contamination. Residents must dedicate a
\nsignificant portion of their daily routine to sourcing and storing water, with
\nreliance on water tankers becoming the norm.<\/p>\n
The village’s predicament began in 1987 when industrialist O.P. Agarwal
\nestablished five chemical factories near the village. These factories produced
\nfertilisers and chemicals, including toxic substances such as oleum and H-acid. The
\nmanufacturing process of H-acid, a dye intermediate, generated highly hazardous
\niron-based and gypsum-based sludge. The wastewater discharged from H-acid was
\nnot only acidic but also contained dissolved solids and pollutants.<\/p>\n
These factories released their acidic effluents into an open drain that traversed
\nBichhri and ultimately emptied into the Udaisagar canal. Moreover, a considerable<\/p>\n
portion of this effluent infiltrated the ground through unlined pits, severely
\ncontaminating the groundwater and rendering it a dark hue.
\nHindustan Agro, one of the factories, is responsible for releasing harmful
\nchemicals, and dumping of effluents directly into open fields and deep pits,
\nperpetuating groundwater pollution.<\/p>\n
The residents of Bichhri have been waiting for justice and relief from this
\nenvironmental crisis for more than three decades. The contamination of their water
\nsources has had dire consequences, affecting agriculture and the quality of life of
\nthe ill-fated villagers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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