VOICED: Kashmir?s beautiful Dal Lake faces slow death

The video discusses the generational ties of families living on a lake, highlighting Gholam's family history. It addresses the environmental degradation due to pollution and illegal construction, prompting government efforts to relocate residents. Despite compensation offers, many families face hardships post-relocation, with inadequate infrastructure and lack of promised support. Resistance to relocation persists, exacerbating pollution and threatening the lake's future.

What has Gholam described the lake as?

• A thriving ecosystem

• The biggest dustbin in the world

• A pristine paradise

• A tourist attraction

What is one of the main reasons the government wants to relocate the lake's residents?

• To create a wildlife sanctuary

• To expand agricultural land

• To build a new city

• To reduce pollution

How many families have been relocated to new housing colonies?

• About 2000

• About 3000

• About 1300

• About 500

What are some of the issues faced by families in the new colonies?

• Inadequate water and electricity

• Lack of schools

• No access to healthcare

• Poor internet connectivity

Why are many lake dwellers refusing to leave?

• They prefer the new housing colonies

• They are learning from the experiences of others

• They have received ample compensation

• They have been promised new jobs