Solutions of Public Facilities from SOCIAL SCIENCE Social and Political Life–3 TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS 8

This topic covers the issues arising from water shortages that people from Chennai face in their everyday lives. It also explains the difficulties arising out of the dire situation.

This topic mentions that the right to water is our fundamental right. The importance of water, its uses in everyday lives, and the case that compelled it to be recognised as a fundamental right are explained.

In this topic, we read about public facilities, such as electricity, public transport, schools, etc. It discusses the crucial characteristics of public facility. For instance, its benefits can be shared by many people at a time.

This topic explains the responsibilities of the government. It mentions that public facilities are of utmost importance. It mentions that the government should be responsible for providing public facilities to the people.

This topic highlights the water supply status in Chennai. It explains how apart from water availability, access to safe drinking water is also a challenge, depending on what one can afford.

This topic suggests some alternative solutions for supplying water in Chennai. It tells that even private companies can also help people with proper water supply.

This topic focuses on the low rate of infant death in Porto Alegre, a city in Brazil. It mentions that even though there are many poor people in this city, the water supply is the same in all regions.

The topic explains the reason for low sanitation. It briefs on Sulabh, a non-government organisation that works to address the problems of inadequate sanitation in the country.

This topic summarises all the concepts covered in this chapter. It tries to shed light on discrimination in the use and supply of water in other places. It mentions the reasons for such discrimination.