JAGANATH DAS

1. Name: Jaganath Das.
   
2. Age:  90 years.
   
3. Gas affected or contaminated water affected (details):  I am affected by the gas leak from the Carbide factory as well as contaminated water due to the leak.
   
4. Address:  At the time of the gas leak, we lived in Tila Jamaal Pura.  We now live at 122 Atal Ayub Nagar.
   
5. Occupation:  At the time of the gas leak, I was a hawker and part-time laborer.  Now, I am a seasonal laborer and spend time visiting temples.
   
6. Life Worries (indebtedness, illness in the family, livelihood):  I have financial debts and worry about my wife who often falls sick.  There are also fights with neighbors who use abusive words. 
   
7. Income and sources of income:  I make between Rs. 2000-3000 and some additional money comes from conducting religious rituals such as pujas and predictions.
   
8. Amount of compensation and how it was utilized:  Soon after the leak, my wife and I received Rs. 200 each per month for a grand total of Rs. 50,000 for both my wife and me.  Just two months ago, my wife and I received Rs. 25,000 each.  With one share, we bought a plot of land which has not yet been used.
   
9. Deaths of family members, relatives, friends, neighbors with cause and date of death:  My daughter passed away from a kitchen accident.  Prior to her death, she suffered multiple illnesses caused by exposure to the gas.
   
10. Illness due to disaster:  Due to the disaster, I suffer from eye irritation, headache, joint pain, chronic cough, loss of appetite and stomach aches.  I also experienced loss of sight for a long period of time.
    
11. Current illness (due to gas exposure or exposure to contaminated water):  Currently, I suffer from breathlessness and eye irritations.  I get my medications from the Sambhavna Clinic.
    
12. Association with organizations:  At this moment, I do not have any associations with any organizations.
    
13. Participation in rallies, demonstrations, direct actions, how many, when was the first time and where was it in Bhopal and elsewhere:  I have participated in 5 to 6 rallies and have taken part in two hunger fasts.  In 2005, I traveled to Delhi and Mumbaito participate in these activities.
    
14. Arrests, jail terms, beatings, legal suits:  I was mildly beaten while the police were attempting to disperse the crowd.
    
15. Activities (other than participating in protests) for improvement of the condition of survivors:  I have not taken part in activities on a large scale, but have helped a few survivors in meeting daily needs.
    
16. Expectations from the padyatra:  I hope that the padyatra will result in improving the condition of people affected from drinking contaminated water.  I hope affected people get compensation.
    
17. Any worries: My only worry is about the families staying at home.