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<h4>All of them had settled temporarily and most of them had no identity proof.People settled there were from different states - Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Punjab.No sanitary facilities were available in their settlements. All of them defecated openly near the drainage that passed through the slums.No waste disposal mechanism was provided. Large piles of plastic were seen everywhere.Except two families that alternatively used gas, all others permanently used wood as fuel for Cooking food.Wood, used as fuel, was mainly procured from nearby woodland and waste grounds. While some said they picked the dry, dead branches, others axed out fresh trees and dried them in their localities.Also we were told that whenever they came to know about any clearing of forests for industrial purposes by the government, they picked up wood from there in masses.During winters, even those who use gas, shift to wood burning as they don't want to spend their money on heaters nor electricity.</h4><br /> | <h4>All of them had settled temporarily and most of them had no identity proof.People settled there were from different states - Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Punjab.No sanitary facilities were available in their settlements. All of them defecated openly near the drainage that passed through the slums.No waste disposal mechanism was provided. Large piles of plastic were seen everywhere.Except two families that alternatively used gas, all others permanently used wood as fuel for Cooking food.Wood, used as fuel, was mainly procured from nearby woodland and waste grounds. While some said they picked the dry, dead branches, others axed out fresh trees and dried them in their localities.Also we were told that whenever they came to know about any clearing of forests for industrial purposes by the government, they picked up wood from there in masses.During winters, even those who use gas, shift to wood burning as they don't want to spend their money on heaters nor electricity.</h4><br /> | ||
− | <h4>Despite government distribution of free gas connection, most of them couldn’t register for it due to the lack of address proof for their temporary settlements. | + | <h4>Despite government distribution of free gas connection, most of them couldn’t register for it due to the lack of address proof for their temporary settlements.On being asked about the government scheme Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, they said that the number of people using wood as fuel has fallen a lot but hasn’t dropped to a nil.It was found that nearby government toilets charged Rs. 5 for one instance and it was not known if the charge that was procured was on a legal basis.</h4></section> |
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<h3>We told the people about the issues with using wood as fuel, about the breathing problems it can lead to in a long run and also about the pollutants released in the environment as a consequence of such practices. Also we told them about the problems associated with open defecation since it leads to mixing of toxic substances and harmful bacteria with underground water sources. | <h3>We told the people about the issues with using wood as fuel, about the breathing problems it can lead to in a long run and also about the pollutants released in the environment as a consequence of such practices. Also we told them about the problems associated with open defecation since it leads to mixing of toxic substances and harmful bacteria with underground water sources. |
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