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Posted by Chintan Maru
South Asia has no shortage of water stories.  A hydro-electric dam project diverts a sacred river and displaces millions.  The morning hustle at a slum’s communal tap breaks into a fatal fight.  A monsoon rain blesses an inter-caste wedding.  I began asking about Nyaya’s water story when I witnessed our night-watchman Kansa [...]

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Posted by Chintan Maru
On Thursday, under a banyan tree that has sheltered generations, the village of Ridikot assembled to discuss its annual development goals. Dr. Jhapat Thapa, Nyaya’s Medical Director, was invited to sit with community leaders including representatives of the major political parties, Dalit and women’s rights groups, and the sole member of the [...]

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