Between a rock and a hard place: forest paradise vs quarry jobs

The mesmerising sound of the evening breeze sweeping through tree leaves, the gentle call of birds and the ripple of a nearby stream … peace reigns but for the loud thuds in the Kodigahakanda forest reserve – rocks being crushed under the hammers of villagers who work in giant quarries. Earning up to Rs. 3000-4000 daily, these villagers are not blind to the environmental impact that their hammers Read More
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