25th Anniversary of the Union Carbide

Let us not forget the Bhopal tragedy (1984) that resulted in many deaths and continues to inflict suffering on many. Here is a time line of and since the tragedy. In this case those affected were and are everyday Indians.

"The Indian government - long criticized for its lax regulation of Union Carbide and reluctance to pursue legal claims - now says it's ready to hold parent company Dow Chemical liable for the ground contamination." Read more at SAJA Forum site.

While many of us keep wondering how to help, the 11-year-old, Akash Mehta is the founder of Kids for a Better Future. He believes kids can change the world. This year he’s requesting donations towards Sambhavna, a nonprofit that supports people affected by the Bhopal gas leak of 1984 and others that get added each year.

Earlier in the year, I had written on the Bhopal tragedy at Chowk, and is one of my May entries.

It is always a good time to help those affected due to large scale negligence on part of those who could have prevented the disaster.