Peri Urban Water Woes and Development Contradictions
Published: Mar 31, 2017
Photo: Prasad
Lining canisters at 4 O’clock in the afternoon to access tap water in Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep.
Abstract: The peri-urban areas are witnessing continually declining work participation amongst the poor, particularly women as extra-mural work such as fetching water restrains women from joining formal labour market.
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