Somendra Sharma, DNA India
Mumbai, July 24, 2007: While blasting the state for its industrialist-friendly policies, social activist Medha Patkar dared the government with another ‘freedom struggle’. Patkar, who on Monday led a protest against the displacement of the poor due to misplaced ‘development’ policies like the formation of Special Economic Zones in the state, alleged that while the government’s was favouring big names in the industrial sector, it was least bothered about the displacement it was causing. Continue reading ‘Development policy flawed, says Patkar’
Express News Service
Pune, July 23, 2007: Farmers from Avasari Khurd village in Ambegaon taluka, who have sought Special Economic Zone status for their village, have decided to set up their new company — the Avasari Khurd Industrial Development Pvt Ltd. A meeting of farmers has been convened on August 15 to discuss modalities of forming the company. Continue reading ‘Avasari Khurd farmers to form new company on Aug 15′
DH News Service
Mangalore, July 24, 2007: A Gram Sabha was convened at Thenka Yekkar on Monday in which residents of both Thenka and Badagu Yekkar participated. The intention of the Gram Sabha is to provide information to the residents about the SEZ project so as to clear the fear and misconceptions in their minds about the project. Continue reading ‘Residents refuse to listen to MSEZ official’
DH News Service
Bangalore, July 24, 2007: The ongoing tussle between farmers in Devanahalli and the State government over acquisition of land for industrial parks and Special Economic Zones hit another low, after a meeting called by the Bangalore Rural Deputy Commissioner on Monday to finalise compensation packages remained inconclusive. Continue reading ‘SEZ: DCs meeting fails to break deadlock’
Business Standard
Chennai July 24, 2007: The Centre expects investments to the tune of Rs 300,000 crore to flow into special economic zones with a potential to generate 3-4 million jobs, both directly and indirectly, by 2009 once all SEZs get notified, according to G K Pillai, commerce secretary, Government of India. Continue reading ‘Centre expects to create 3-5 million jobs through SEZs by 2009′
The Hindu
Chennai, June 24, 2007: Though the Union Commerce Ministry gives top priority for employment generation through Special Economic Zones, it has made it clear to all the States that land acquisition should be done by consent, and not by compulsion, Commerce Secretary G.K. Pillai said on Monday. Continue reading ‘States told to acquire land for SEZs by consent and not compulsion’
The NavHind Times
Panaji, July 23, 2007: The leader of the opposition, Mr Manohar Parrikar today warned of a looming crisis in the state power department and said that Goa may not be able to supply the estimated 350 MW of power required for the proposed special economic zones in the state. Continue reading ‘Parrikar warns of power shortage for proposed SEZs’
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