NAFISA BI

  1. Name:  Nafisa Bi.
  2. Age:  50 years old.
  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:  In 1984, I was living in Sudama Nagar near Apsara Talkies.  Currently, I live in Blue Moon Colony House No. 16.
  5. Occupation:  In 1984, I was a housewife.  Currently, I stitch quilts to make money.
  6. Life Worries (indebtedness, illness in the family, livelihood):  I worry about my three sons’ health.  My elder son has unbearable stomach pain.  My youngest son has developed T.B. 
  7. Income and sources of income:  My husband is a Watchman and he earns Rs. 600 / month.  My sons also give some money.
  8. Amount of compensation and how it was utilized:  I received Rs. 25,000 compensation.
  9. Deaths of family members, relatives, friends, neighbors with cause and date of death:  My mother-in-law and daughter-in-law’s mother died 5 years after the gas exposure in 1990.  One year ago, my grandson died soon after birth.  His body had turned green.  Another grandchild has been suffering with fits. 
  10. Illness due to disaster:  Symptoms I have had include burning in the chest and eyes, and giddiness.
  11. Current illness (due to gas exposure or exposure to contaminated water):  I have many of the same symptoms as before and am taking treatment for chest pain and itching.
  12. Association with organizations:  I am associated with ICJB.
  13. Participation in rallies, demonstrations, direct actions, how many, when was the first time and where was it in Bhopal and elsewhere:  I took part in my first demonstration 8 years ago.
  14. Arrests, jail terms, beatings, legal suits:  I have been arrested twice and was beaten by the police when I participated in the demonstration at Vidhan Sabha.
  15. Activities (other than participating in protests) for improvement of the condition of survivors:  Whenever it is needed, I help survivors with their daily work.
  16. Expectations from the padyatra:  I hope that the padyatra will help our communities get pure drinking water and access to good medical care.
  17. Any worries: Right now, I am not feeling well.  Who will take care of me if I become tired and sick?