1999 | India | Documentary

Buddha Weeps in Jadugoda

  • Hindi English 55 mins
  • Director | Shri Prakash
  • Writer | Shri Prakash
  • Producer | Shri Prakash

STATUS: Released

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Jadugoda is an area in the state of Bihar populated by Adivasi (tribal peoples of India). It first came into prominence when uranium deposits were discovered in the area, since Jadugoda is India's only underground uranium mine. The film documents the devastating effects of uranium mining by Uranium Corporation of India Limited in Jadugoda. For the last thirty years, the radioactive wastes have been just dumped into the rice fields of the Adivasis. The government agency mining the uranium makes no attempt to protect the lives of the people and environment of the area. The unsafe mining of uranium has resulted in excessive radiation which has led to genetic mutations and slow deaths. Medical reports reveal that the impact of radiation on the health of tribal peoples has already been devastating. The film is an attempt to record the tragedy that has played havoc with the lives of the people of Jadugoda.

Documentary Environmental Issues Radiation Effects Genetic Mutations Health Crisis India Human Rights Activism.
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