Himalayan Waters:
Problems and Solutions
Documentary
The Himalayas are the source of many rivers.
The Himalaya chain of mountains is the source of many big rivers in Asia. Hundreds of millions of farmers depend on its water.
Deforestation and hundreds of big dam and tunnel projects ruin the natural flow of the water. Springs and streams are drying up. The
Himalayas, its rivers, its forests and villages are in danger.
The documentary Himalayan Waters - problems and solutions gives you a quick overview of the water problems. But it also exhibits the beauty of this mighty mountain area. It shows how villagers and their local organizations struggle against hydro power projects and deforestation and for safe drinking water; to protect their life and save the Himalayas.
The documentary is made by Meghatithi, and produced by Himalaya Seva Sangh.
The rivers are essential in the life of the Himalayan people.
Many dams block the flow of the rivers already ...
... and many more are planned. In the small state of Uttarakhand alone 200!
Many big dams are build or planned all over the Himalayas.
Villagers protest to save their life and the life of the Himalayas.
Go to: Himalayan Waters - problems and solutions (documentary, 14 minutes)
You can view the documentary by streaming, or first download the complete movie. It will take 65, 85 or 1000 MB.
See also reports about Dams in North East India and about Dams in the Himalayas
Go to next page: Dams in North East India
Go to: overview issues
Photos: HPSS, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand; International Rivers and Peasant Autonomy - Creative Commons
