Tag: DISPLACEMENT
Judiciary Provides Speedy Justice to People Displaced by Himachal’s Renukajee Dam
While dams promise greater access to facilities like electricity, they can have damaging effects on people who live close to the project. The article discusses the issue in the case of a popular dam in Himachal Pradesh
The Ecological Impact of Dams and the Irony of the Nehruvian Project
The path to development chosen by independent India has often led to displacement, marginalization and partial benefits for a large section of the population.
Dissent/Delhi Street Vendors Protest Erratic Evictions by Civic Bodies
Over 2,000 vendors protested outside the Civic Centre on Monday against civic agencies for their action to remove vendors from their designated spots haphazardly.
Ahmedabad/Centre’s 287-Crore Harijan Ashram Revitalisation Plan May Displace 200 Dalit Families
Dalit residents of Gandhi’s Harijan Ashram fear eviction as government proposes redevelopment plan in Ahmedabad.