The Language of Progress & Assertion of Self-Dignity

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Orissa is going through a "steel revolution". In the past few years, the state government has signed more than 40 MoUs with companies, both domestic and foreign, signing off 20 billion tonnes of iron ore. But it has also meant destruction of the natural habitats of people, flora and fauna. The deal with POSCO has been met with protests by the local people, but the government continues to turn a blind eye to the concerns and dangles the carrot of employment generation. In retaliation, the villagers have erected the fences for the protection of 1,235 acres of land to be acquired by Posco company. Proposed steel project would displace all families of this village so they are determined not to leave their soil. If the plant is constructed, the villagers from Dhinkia will be the first ones to be displaced.

>> The published article (Businessweek, October 8, 2009)

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>> Book : Sacrificing People : Invasions of a Tribal Landscape by Felix Padel. Published by Orient Blackswan

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