Traditional irrigation canals could help balance the water supply during droughts — but only if they are protected.
Traditional irrigation canals could help balance the water supply during droughts — but only if they are protected.
India’s “untouchables” still face violence and discrimination for drinking or using water they are not supposed to. For the author, a Dalit himself, it’s time for Indian environmentalists and researchers who are striving to provide equal water access to acknowledge the role caste is playing.