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 by tribals to 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 tribals
Key outputs
Community wise break-up of the various castes and tribes in Raigarh
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 market forces over both the state and civil society
Year/period
2004-05