Reflections from a 300km walk along river Betwa in Bundelkhand, as part of Veditum’s ‘Moving Upstream’ series of projects.
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Tracing origins – Walking along the Ken
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When heading out on an adventure like walking along a river, it is standard practice to look at satellite imagery (topographic map prints till very recently) of the area of interest to chart out an informed plan of action. In preparation of our walk along the River Ken, we decided to do the sameContinue reading “Tracing origins – Walking along the Ken”
A case for slowing down – Walking along rivers in India [TEDx Talk]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In January 2018, I was invited to TEDxLNMIIT to share my story.� The talk was designed considering the immediate audience of young college students, and the general distancing we observe from the cause & effect of human induced climate change. I presented ‘A case for slowing down -�Walking along rivers in India’ and the ideaContinue reading “A case for slowing down – Walking along rivers in India [TEDx Talk]”
Press Release: Ken Yatra – Moving Upstream
Press release capturing notes from a 600km walk along River Ken by SANDRP and Veditum India Foundation
Walking, Stopping, Painting – Moving Upstream: Ganga
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Left, right, left, right, left, right In my head my legs are the extreme ends of a swinging pendulum, repeating the same movements, but surely getting somewhere. In that sense walking long distances is like a physical metaphor of time passing. And when walking in India, you pass through space and time while passingContinue reading “Walking, Stopping, Painting – Moving Upstream: Ganga”
Application call – Betwa – Moving Upstream
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The Challenge:” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]The�Moving Upstream:�Betwa�program is a new addition to our�Moving Upstream�project series.�This open call is for applicants interested in tracing on foot a certain section of the Betwa River, documenting various facets according to the brief given to them. The first phase will cover the stretch from the confluence with River Yamuna at HamirpurContinue reading “Application call – Betwa – Moving Upstream”
Moving Upstream : Betwa – Introduction
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”About Moving Upstream:”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The �Moving Upstream� series by Veditum is an attempt to document the rivers of India, bringing out first person narratives as well as large scale data archives on the river ecosystem and life of the people of the basin. We hope to bring out this information to the public in an openContinue reading “Moving Upstream : Betwa – Introduction”
Tragedy of Media Errors – Ken Betwa River Linking Project
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”What is happening?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]News reports with updates on the government’s plans to interlink Indian rivers have been surfacing�on a daily basis. Most reports however, appear to have given up on the idea of exercising any caution or due diligence. This particular piece was triggered after encountering a bunch of articles published in the IndianContinue reading “Tragedy of Media Errors – Ken Betwa River Linking Project”
Walking across India as a Woman – Moving Upstream
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is a guest blog by Nupur Agrawal. She had joined our Moving Upstream project and�walked with us for almost�400kms from�Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh to�Gangotri, Uttarakhand along the Ganga as we documented the river. In the ongoing movement for�gender equality, we feel it is imperative that everyone�contributes in creating a more open society with equal opportunitiesContinue reading “Walking across India as a Woman – Moving Upstream”
The Price of Exclusivity
This post was written a few weeks ago and the experience still relays the same story. What has become clearer is the politics of water and the river, a long term political play. This article first appeared on South Asia Network for Dams Rivers and People’s website. As the Ganga rises, filling the streets andContinue reading “The Price of Exclusivity”