Manipur: Water So Close, Yet So Far - Video Report

Manipur: Water So Close, Yet So Far - Video Report   The water supply to Tanegapoul village in Manipur has been cut off for over fifteen years.   Villagers must travel two kilometers to collect water in containers from a stream, which is the closest source of water. They must then carry the heavy vessels uphill to their homes. Women and children are the primary bearers of this burden.   This issue has significant impacts on the villagers’ health, education and livelihood. The stream the...

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