Tribal Rights and Industrial Accountability in Orissa
Objectives
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To ascertain the socio-economic profile of the villagers.
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To find out the positive and negative impact of rapid industrialization.
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To find out the relationship that prevails between the nodal group and the affected community.
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To understand the perceptions of villagers about aspects like accountability and responsibility.
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To conduct a sample study to determine effectiveness in implementation of various developmental programmes by the nodal group.
Geographical spread
Joda (Keonjhar) and Kuanarmunda (Sundargarh) blocks in Orissa
Key areas / components
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The study included both quantitative and qualitative data.
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Four schedules were created for data collection from the field. The first schedule dealt with the information from the nodal groups; the second schedule was for data collection from villagers directly affected by industrialization i.e., land displacement; the third schedule related to respondents who were indirectly affected by the process of industrialization; the fourth schedule collected information regarding the affected villages.
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Besides these interview schedules, other data collection methods like observation and focus group discussions were also done.
Key outputs
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Findings of major problems faced by the tribals
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Political economy of industrialization in Orissa
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Review of industrial policies
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Socio-economic position and profile of industry and mining in the area
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Demographics of the affected population
