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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 BackgroundOn World Environment Day, 5th June 2003, Kali Bachao Andolan, a network of tribal 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:Pedestrian Pictures, |