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In the previous email sent out to all of you about the Kali River, we had asked you to write to the Chief Minister of Karnataka supporting the Andolan's demands. However, the email address of the CM was incorrect.
** The correct email id is:
cm@kar.nic.in ** Apologies for this mistake and please send your letters to the CM at this address. ************************************************************
Environment Support Group
and
Pedestrian Pictures
welcome you
to the premiere of
KALI
a short film in Kannada
produced by
Parisara Samrakshana Kendra, Sirsi
Date: 5th June 2003
Time: 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm
Venue: Feroz estate, Cunningham road, Opp. Chandrika Hotel, Bangalore
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Background:
On World Environment Day, 5th June 2003, Kali Bachao Andolan, a network of tribal (Adivasi= indigenous people) and village communities affected by over 6 major dams, a nuclear power plant and pollution from the Dandeli Paper Mills, will gather to
protest the unending pressure on the Kali River. There is now a proposal to build another dam, by Murdeshwar Power Corporation, that will submerge
the last flowing stretch of this 185 kms. long river.
No other river has come under such intense pressure in the name of "development" as the Kali. Over 32,000 acres of thickly forested Western Ghats region of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka has already been lost
due to submergence because of dams across the river. Furthermore, as is the case everywhere in India, very little has been done to compensate the displaced communities over the decades.
KALI BACHAO ANDOLAN, launched in February this year, is intent on ensuring that no more dams are allowed on this river. The campaign also intends to
end the pollution of the river by the Dandeli Paper Mills and the illegal and rampant sand mining that is ruining landforms along the river.
KALI, the film, exposes the wondrous beauty of this region, and the callousness of the Government and industries in ruining the rich biodiversity and liveliness of the river.
Please do attend the premiere of the film, and participate in a discussion thereafter.
We would be happy if you would make a minimum contribution of Rs. 20/- to cover the costs of organizing this event. The proceeds would be shared
equally in support of the Kali Bachao Andolan and Pedestrian Pictures.
Contact Details:
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Pedestrian Pictures,
577, 10th Cross, Jayanagar 7th block,
Bangalore - 560 082.
Tel : 080-31812691, 080-5670 2232, 98450 66747;
Email:
pedepics@yahoo.com Environment Support Group,
S-3, Rajashree Apartments,
18/57, 1st Main Road,
S.R.K.Gardens, Jayanagar, Bannerghatta Road,
Bangalore-560041.
Telefax: 080-6341977/6531339/6534364;
Email :
esg@bgl.vsnl.net.in Parisara Samrakshana Kendra,
Hulemalgi Building, Chowkimath,
Sirsi (Uttara Kannada District),
Karnataka 581401.
Tel : 08384-425139/425039;
Fax : 08384-4435450/427839;
Email:
appiko@sancharnet.in