Bangalore, November 18, 2007: Dubbing the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as special exploitation zones, social activist Medha Patkar from the National Alliance for People’s Movement on Saturday said the destruction of local communities in the name of development was unacceptable and had to be collectively fought by activists from different spheres and professions. Continue reading ‘They are special exploitation zones: Medha’
Daily Archive for November 19th, 2007
New Delhi, November 18, 2007: If you thought farmers selling land for SEZ projects would only buy other land as investment, this could surprise you. While land is still the preferred investment option for farmers, an increasing number of families are now looking at other possibilities. Continue reading ‘Farmers SEZ chance to turn businessmen’
Rohtak, November 18, 2007 (UNI): In a significant decision the Haryana government today announced that in case the government acquires agrciultural for setting up Special Economic Zones(SEZs), the ‘affected’ farmers would be given a royality of Rs 30,000 per year per acre for a period of 33 years. Continue reading ‘Haryana to pay royalty for land acquired for SEZs’
Rohtak, November 18, 2007: In a significant step, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday announced that in case state government acquires land for Special Economic Zones, farmers would be given Rs 30,000 per year per acre for 33 years in addition to compensation. Continue reading ‘Sops for Haryana farmers whose land acquired for SEZs’
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Nandigram, November 18, 2007 (IANS): After the 11 months of unabated violence, the West Bengal administration has finally begun work to rehabilitate victims in trouble-torn Nandigram by preparing a list of houses damaged. Continue reading ‘West Bengal begins rehabilitation process in Nandigram’
Bangalore, November 18, 2007: The struggle of Nandigram found an echo in Bangalore, when a small group of NGOs led by noted activist Medha Patkar, on Saturday raised their voices against the “genocide” in West Bengal. Continue reading ‘Fight Nandagudi SEZ project like Nandigram, says Medha’
New Delhi, November 17, 2007 (PTI): The BJP today moved a motion in Rajya Sabha for a debate on Nandigram on Monday, alleging that the violence-hit area of West Bengal had been converted into a “war zone by State agencies and CPI(M) cadres”. Continue reading ‘BJP moves motion for debate on Nandigram in RS on Monday’
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