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Uttarakhand SW2, Long March
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Long March (Padyatra)
Himval River - Uttarakhand South West 2
June 2010 a dozen activists made a Padyatra (Long March) following the Himval river, which is running dry a part of the year nowadays. In 6 days they walked 90 kilometers and visited around 25 villages. They discussed the causes, effects and possible solutions of this drying up with the villagers.
Discussions till deep in the night.
The Padyatra activists had many discussions to organise the Long March. More photos
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Walking along the Himval River.
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No drinking water available anymore; neither in the winter, nor in the summer.
The drying up of the Himval River causes a lot of problems. Many springs have fallen dry. There is no drinking water anymore.
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Many discussions on the road. More photos
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Many meetings in the villages.
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"Himval gives us 3 mayor things ... "
Activists paint slogans in the villages.
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June 2010, July 2012 - Photos: UJJS, Khaddi, Uttarakhand
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