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A journey through the Periyar
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The river is the major source of drinking water for lakhs of people. Increasing human interference in the form of encroachment and sand-mining would affect the lifeline of the river.
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This book can be considered as yet another attempt to protect the Periyar river.
For S. Sitaraman and C. M. Joy, their latest work `Periyar - Keralathinte Jeevanadi' is part of their continuing struggle against the indiscriminate exploitation of the river.
Published by Association for Environmental Protection, Aluva, the book is a treasure house for researchers looking for more data on the geographical and physical conditions of the river.
"The book is a product of our research on the state of rivers in Kerala during the last 20 years. These natural resources are facing the threat of industrial and other types of pollution.
We should realise that the death of rivers will ultimately lead to the destruction of human kind", says Prof. Sitaraman and Dr. Joy.
Divided into seven chapters, the book is a journey through various aspects related to the Periyar.
"The river is part of the rich and ancient history of Kerala. It has influenced the social, economic, and cultural life of thousands of people here," says Professor Sitaraman.
The authors have taken care to devote one chapter for explaining the advantages mankind receive from the river.
Dr. Joy says that the public should try to understand that the river plays a crucial role in their daily life. "The river is the major source of drinking water for lakhs of people. Increasing human interference in the form of encroachment and sand-mining would affect the lifeline of the river," he says.
Sand-mining is rampant in Periyar with an estimated 45,000 tonnes of sand being transported to various parts of the State.
To create awareness among the public, the book carries various clauses of the Kerala River Protection and Sand-mining Act. Several statistical data related to the geographical conditions of the river are also included.
G. Krishnakumar
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