PRIA@40

The project was undertaken to study the socio-economic profile of the villagers and the perception of the village people with regard to their experiences, both positive and negative, of industrial development.

Objectives:

To study the socio-economic profile of the villagers.
To study the perception of the village people with regard to their experiences both positive & negative of Industrial development.
To understand the informal & formal methods used by the villagers to influence & negotiate for their stakes.
To understand the perception of village people about aspects like accountability & responsibility, development & citizenship.

Geographical Spread:

Sample of 7 villages situated in the proximity of the Lote – Parshuram Chemical Industry belt, Chiplun Maharashtra.

The sample consisted of 97 respondents (53 – Men; 44 – Women)

Key areas/components:

Research study was quantitative & descriptive in design.
Interviews were also conducted for MIDC representatives, Pollution Control Board representatives, NOCIL executive engineer, a doctor and a representative of the Lote Parshuram Chemical Industries Association.
Tools of data collection: Statistical data of the 7 villages, Focus group discussions, Interviews.
Plan of analysis: identified stakeholders, their accountability.

Key outputs:

Analysis of the statistical data: village wise distribution, wadi wise distribution, religion wise, caste wise, age of the respondents, education, occupation etc.
Analysis through focus group discussions regarding topics such as safety equipment & facilities, Family income, landholding & acquisitions, direct impact of industrialization, perceptions of villagers about accountability of Govt./Industries/MIDC etc., perceptions of concepts like sustainable development & participation, methods of negotiation with industries
Case studies of the villages studied.
Conclusion: Sustainable development can be achieved only if development process happens in unison.

Year/Period:

2002

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