Anti Endosulfan Movement
Mohamed Rafeek KPShubhi saini
Muhammed Iqbal KC
India was the largest user of which produces 70% of this deadly pesticide.
domestic use-4500 tonnes export -4000 tonnes.
India and Endosulfan
Hindustan Insecticide Lmtd was the producer of Endosulfan
Sold under trade names ThionexEndocilPhaserBenzoepin
Problems and effects
Puberty delayed in boys Infertility among men Girls attain menarche early Menstrual disorders are frequent It affects kidney and liver Birth defects Learning disabilities, Low IQ,
Scholastic backwardness
•God’s own country
But Kasargod was severely affected.
It was sprayed from 1976 to 2001, thrice a year
In 1979, a farmer realized the effect of Endosulfan after keen
observation in his calves
How can we leave our school…
I’ll strike back through education…
Anti Endosulfan movement emerged in response to these
disastrous effects in 1994
Demands1. Ban Endosulfan
2. Compensation for victims
Supporters• Thanal (NGO)• Kerala Shastra Sahitya Parishat(the
people’s science movement)• District Environmental committee• Punchiri arts and sports club• Solidarity Youth movement
VS Achutanandhan (Opposition leader& Chief minister)
MA Rahman (Social Activist)
Ms. Leela Kumariyamma (Social activist)
Dr. C Jayakumar Dr. Md. Asheel
Chronology1976: First experimental aerial spraying
of Endosulfan1979: Poisoning of Endosulfan reported
firstly from Kasargod1994: Issue came forth to public
attention and social activists sent complaints to all government officials
1998: The protest emerges as a mass movement
2000: District court banned Endosulfan in Kasargod
2002: High court of Kerala banned the use and sale of Endosulfan in the state.
2003: The national institute of occupational health(NIOH) substantiated the health problems.
• 2004: The then opposition leader, VS Achuthananthan deployed his staff to collect available materials and consequences.
• 2011: VS Achuthanathan led mass fast to ban Endosulfan completely.
• 2011: Jan 3, Geneva conference decided for global ban
• 2011: May 13, Supreme court banned Endosulfan
Central government refuted the health effects and demand to ban
Results
1. Success: Apex court banned Endosulfan all over India
2. failure: in terms of compensation
References• Mathrubhumi weekly• Endosulfan; the Kerala story• Oppumaram; enivsage rekhakal• www.openthemagazine.com/article/nation/
kerala-versus-endosulfan• http://www.livemint.com/Politics/03ejtKJXAV
4A1XxOZr3WGI/Endosulfan-ban-no-clear-battle-lines-drawn.html
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