To understand the rights of the tribal and other marginal groups over their land in the face of intensive industrialization in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
Objectives:
To understand the rights of the tribal and other marginal groups over their land in the face of intensive industrialization in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh
Geographical Spread:
Raigarh District of Chhattisgarh
Key areas/components:
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Issue of land transfer of the tribals to the corporate houses
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Discussion on various articles under the Constitution of India applicable in this case for preservation of the rights of the tribals
Key outputs:
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Community wise break-up of the various castes and tribes in Raigarh
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Key Inferences-
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The issue of displacement and consequent loss of livelihood for the poor and those who have not sold their land
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The transformation of agriculturists into casualised mine labour with no safety net
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The institutional failure of the government and the state to provide justice to the poor
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The complete domination of the market forces over both the state and civil society