Max Haan

In: UA Magazine No. 11 - Availability, Access and Usability of Land for Urban Agriculture

It is not unusual for urban and periurban farmers to use wastewater for agriculture. According to Indian law it could be argued that wastewater farmers are entitled to such water, while the government has the obligation to ensure the suitability of the water. This article aims at making a small step in creating legal awareness by offering a constitutional view on the right of access to water suitable for agriculture.