Reports from Government of Kerala
Report on Kasaragod Endosulfan victims & an appeal to the public-2011
This report addresses the enduring impact of the Endosulphan issue in Kasaragod District, which gained global attention and eventually resulted in the worldwide ban of Endosulphan. The report emphasizes the current challenges faced by the living victims in the hilly and rural areas, exacerbated by their illiteracy, which contributes to a range of issues. The author visited the affected areas and engaged in discussions with various stakeholders, including service organizations, Panchayath officials, and NGO leaders, to gain insights into the situation and address the ongoing concerns. Read more….https://endosulfankerala.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/18.5.2011-Report-on-kasaragod-endosulfan-victims-an-appeal-to-public.pdf
Endosulfan the Kerala story-2011
This is a report on health effects of Endosulfan and progress of rehabilitation activities in Kerala prepared by Department of Health and Family welfare, Government of Kerala. Read more… https://www.cseindia.org/content/downloadreports/7508
Report on monitoring of Endosulfan residues in the 11 panchayaths of Kasaragod district, Kerala-2011
This report is prepared by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment Sasthra Bhavan, Thiruvanathapuram. The study focuses introduction of aerial spraying of endosulfan, a persistent neurotoxin and endocrine-disrupting pesticide used to combat tea mosquitoes in cashew plantations, prompted the need for this study. The consequences of this practice include reported instances of inexplicable human suffering, loss of life, near eradication of biodiversity, and severe ecological damage in the affected area. Read more… https://www.cseindia.org/content/downloadreports/7511
Epidemiological studies related to health in Endosulfan affected areas at Kasaragod district, Kerala-2010-11
This is combined report prepared by Department of Community Medicine Government Medical College Calicut. 1st report emphasizes the periodic monitoring of endosulfan affected areas in Kasaragod, conducted epidemiological studies on health status of the population. Read more… https://cdn.cseindia.org/userfiles/kasargod_district_report_page1-20.pdf
Epidemiological school based study on the health status of adolescents in areas exposed to endosulfan spraying in Kasaragod district, Kerala.
This is a combined report prepared by Department of Community Medicine Government Medical College Calicut. Report emphasizes the morbidity status among adolescents from schools in areas exposed to endosulfan spraying and in a comparison area and also to assess the pattern of growth and development among these adolescents. This study estimate the related hormone levels in a sub sample of the study groups. https://endosulfankerala.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2010-2011-kasargod_district_report_page21-40.pdf
Establishing a comprehensive relief and remediation system for the Endosulfan affected community in Kasaragod, this is organized by district panchayath, Kasaragod.
This is a plan document for the two-day workshop has empowered the District Panchayath to establish a Special Cell and issue a formal directive announcing the formation of the Remediation and Relief Plan, along with the establishment of the Special Cell.
Health hazards of aerial spraying of Endosulfan in Kasaragod district, Kerala-2003
This report prepared by expert committee, Government of Kerala. The report focuses on the prolonged aerial spraying of Endosulphan in Cashew Plantations owned by the Plantation Corporation of Kerala in Kasaragod for the past 24 years. Various committees, including those from Kerala Agricultural University, the government, the National Institute of Occupational Health, and the NGO Thanal, investigated the matter. The committee’s findings revealed numerous health problems in the affected areas, including congenital anomalies, mental retardation, cancer, and infertility, with evidence of Endosulphan contamination in serum, water, soil, and vegetation. https://cdn.cseindia.org/userfiles/KeralaGovt_FinalReport(1).pdf
Report of the committee to study and analyse the effects of aerial spray of endosulfan in the cashew plantations of PCK LTD. in Kasaragod district-2001
This report is prepared by Government of Kerala. This report focuses a detailed study and scientific analysis on the effects of endosulfan on human population and environmental pollution. Read more… http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/324986/report-of-the-committee-to-study-and-analyse-the-effects-of-aerial-spray-of-endosulfan-in-the-cashew-plantation-of-pck-ltd-in-kasaragod-district/