The Burning City : I am vishalsinghbook , a social documentary photographer For the past five years, I have dedicated myself to capturing life around the coalfields Through my lens, I have intimately experienced the coal mines and witnessed the lifestyles of the locals, predominantly from the laboring class In this project, we delve into the depths of the Jharia Coalfield, where fires have raged for over a century, making it India's largest coalfield The Jharia Coalfield boasts the highest amount of carbon content, resulting in the production of significant levels of carbon dioxide, methane, and carbon monoxide The inhabitants of this region endure worsening living conditions, plagued by respiratory ailments such as lung infections, failures, and heart attacks due to prolonged exposure to these harmful gases The contaminated water they consume damages their digestive systems, perpetuating health issues for future generations Tragically, there is no age limit for toil in these coalfields Many children, as young as six or seven years old, forsake play and education to labor in the mines Their day begins at 4 a.m regardless of weather conditions, as they toil to extract coal from the earth's depths, tying it into sacks for sale The polluted air they breathe contributes to a myriad of diseases, and lacking sufficient financial means, many perish prematurely Furthermore, some meet their untimely demise in the fields due to landslides, with their families receiving no compensation for their loss Note: This work is deeply personal to me and will be featured in my upcoming book License: Only featured promotion is permitted, and it does not grant rights for commercial merchandise, distribution, or derivative works Copyright© remains with the creator Thank you, Vishal kumar singh
The Burning City : I am vishalsinghbook , a social documentary photographer For the past five years, I have dedicated myself to capturing life around the coalfields Through my lens, I have intimately experienced the coal mines and witnessed the lifestyles of the locals, predominantly from the laboring class In this project, we delve into the depths of the Jharia Coalfield, where fires have raged for over a century, making it India's largest coalfield The Jharia Coalfield boasts the highest amount of carbon content, resulting in the production of significant levels of carbon dioxide, methane, and carbon monoxide The inhabitants of this region endure worsening living conditions, plagued by respiratory ailments such as lung infections, failures, and heart attacks due to prolonged exposure to these harmful gases The contaminated water they consume damages their digestive systems, perpetuating health issues for future generations Tragically, there is no age limit for toil in these coalfields Many children, as young as six or seven years old, forsake play and education to labor in the mines Their day begins at 4 a.m regardless of weather conditions, as they toil to extract coal from the earth's depths, tying it into sacks for sale The polluted air they breathe contributes to a myriad of diseases, and lacking sufficient financial means, many perish prematurely Furthermore, some meet their untimely demise in the fields due to landslides, with their families receiving no compensation for their loss Note: This work is deeply personal to me and will be featured in my upcoming book License: Only featured promotion is permitted, and it does not grant rights for commercial merchandise, distribution, or derivative works Copyright© remains with the creator Thank you, Vishal kumar singh
