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Question
Water crisis can lead to social unrest and misery. Explain the statement with reference to Cochabamba.
Solution
- The privatisation of the government led to a hefty hike (40%) in water tariff.
- The World Bank had suggested the idea of privatisation to repair and maintain the waterworks which had reduced the supply of water by the Government.
- A protest was led by the middle class farmers, teachers, students, unemployed miners and even the local police. In retaliation to police firing, the protesters became unruly and unparalyzed the country by nationwide roadblocks.
- The outcome was that the controversial amendment was scrapped and the agreement was revoked. As a result Cochabamba’s water supply continues to function at 40% capacity while the economically weaker sections have to make do with contaminated water supply from water tankers.
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