Mesothelioma is a nasty disease. The studies conducted have shown that this disease is caused due to prolonged exposure to Asbestos. Asbestos in Dungarpur is some thing not known to me. The region is known for mining of Gypsum, Lime stone, Marbles and Black trap. Asbestos, I am not very sure. However the lesson is to further research if Mesothelioma could be caused due to exposure to any other mined products mentioned above or alternatively if Asbestos is also mined in Dungarpur under the guise of any other mineral? What ever it be, the damage has been done and collectively we need to take steps to ensure that there are no more victims.
Yesterday I posted about carrying phenyl tablets whenever visiting public places in India. I have further tried to develop it as to how can community play a role in managing public assets? The state builds many assets which are meant for the society. However there has been a misplaced belief in India, that all assets created by the Government, belong to Government as if it were some individual with ownership rights and along with that obligations. Unfortunately people forget that what is known as Government and the recognizable executive that we identify it with are nothing but managers on behalf of the society which is the ultimate owner of every thing and the so called Government is mere custodian of all Government resources. Short point is whatever assets have been created are for the society and their maintenance and upkeep is our collective responsibility. The Government on behalf of society will definitely shoulder its responsibility but then every one can contribute in it. I have thought if it is possible to constitute informal organizations to be called friends of asset group like "friends of Civil Hospital" and such groups if can take up the responsibility to contribute in upkeep and maintenance? In fact if the group gets further involved in the exercise, then they may be requested to informally help in decision process also. This is just an idea and I would like to see some like minded people to take this idea forward.
Please respond with your thoughts. Together we can bring in lot of change.
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