The case studies of various municipal towns of Gujarat indicate the emerging relationship patterns around the disposal and usage of sewage water by farmers in peri-urban villages. Alka Palrecha from People in Centre was invited to ‘Excreta Does Matter: Anil Agarwal Dialogue-2’, organised by the Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi, on March 4–5, 2013. The presentation on the subject can be seen here, and the case studies can be downloaded here.
Urban Wastewater for Rural Agriculture: Emerging Relations
Presented case studies on emerging relations around urban wastewater disposal and its use by farmers in peri-urban Gujarat.
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