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SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
                                                  SESSION 2020 – 21
                                                       Class – VIII
                                                          Civics
                                          Chapter -9: PUBLIC FACILITES
                                                    LESON NOTES

               Sub topic- Water and the People of Chennai
                   1.  Water and the People of Chennai:

                     Mr. Ramgopal lives in Anna Nagar, Chennai. This area looks lush and green
                       with lawns maintained by generous spraying of water.

                     Likewise, in an apartment where Mr.Subramaniam lives water supply is
                       inadequate. They have to spend Rs 500-600 per month to buy water.

                     Siva lives in Madipakkam, Chennai. She gets water once in 4 days. For
                       drinking, she buys bottled water.


                     Water as a public utility is available in different quantity to different people.

                     Safe drinking water comes under the fundamental right of an individual and it
                       is the responsibility of government to avail it to its citizens.

                   2.  Water as Part of the Fundamental Rights to Life:

                     Water is essential for life and for good health.

                     India has one of the largest numbers of causes of water-related diseases such
                       as diarrhea, dysentery, cholera. More than 1600 Indians, mostly children below
                       the age of five die every day because of water-related diseases.

                     The Constitution of India recognizes the right to water as being a part of the
                       Right to Life under Article 21. That means there should be “universal access”
                       to water.

                     The High Courts and Supreme Court have held that the right to safe drinking
                       water is a Fundamental Right.

                     Verdicts given by courts make it as the responsibility of government to ensure
                       the supply of fresh drinking water.

                   3.  Public Facilities:


                     Things like electricity, public transport, schools, and colleges, etc. which are
                       necessary for survivals are known as public facilities.
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