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The Hindu
13 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Rythu Coolie Sangham rallies for scheduled area status and tribal rights in Andhra Pradesh
PARVATIPURAM Rythu Coolie Sangham Andhra Pradesh State secretary Dantuluri Varma on Saturday alleged that thousands of tribal people living in non-scheduled tribal areas were facing severe hardships in securing land and other benefits from the government. Marking Adivasi Day, the association organised a massive rally at Duggeru in Parvatipuram-Manyam district. Addressing the media, Mr. Varma demanded that non-scheduled tribal areas be declared as scheduled areas, and called for the implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) to safeguard the interests of lakhs of tribals in the district and across the State. He alleged that successive governments had ignored tribal welfare, evident in poor road connectivity and lack of drinking water facilities. He urged the government to construct a bridge over the Addaru stream to provide hassle-free connectivity to 30 villages in Makkuva mandal. Association district president Vuyaka Mutyalu, vice-president Peedika Asiri, and other leaders also demanded an exclusive DSC examination for tribal students who have completed as promised by all political parties during the 2024 general elections. They sought land rights for tribals engaged in agriculture for decades in agency areas.
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
APCC prez meets Rahul, raises concern over proposed Siang project
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bosiram Siram on Thursday raised concerns over the proposed 11,000-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He warned that the mega dam, with a proposed height of more than 300 metres, will lead to the displacement of nearly 1.5 lakh indigenous tribal people and the submergence of over 27 villages in the Siang region. During a meeting with leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, , in New Delhi, Siram emphasized that the project posed a grave threat to the ecology, cultural heritage and livelihoods in Siang, Upper Siang, East Siang and adjoining districts. He said the dam would result in the permanent loss of ancestral homes, jhum fields (shifting cultivation lands), paddy lands, and community infrastructure and would also impact sacred cultural landmarks such as Kekar Monying. Siram alleged that surveys and feasibility studies for the project were being carried out forcibly, often with the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces. He argued that this violated provisions under Article 371(H) of the Constitution, the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), 1996, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). He further said Arunachal Pradesh was situated in seismic zone-V, the highest-risk earthquake category, and the construction of such a massive structure significantly increases the risk of landslides, erosion, and earthquake-induced disasters. While clarifying that Congress was not opposed to development or dam construction in general, Siram said the objection was specifically to mega dams of abnormal height that threatens the very survival and identity of indigenous communities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He urged Rahul Gandhi to adopt a balanced and people-centric approach to the issue. According to a party statement, Rahul Gandhi assured Siram that the matter will be seriously examined, describing it as an issue of national importance. Siram also used the opportunity to advocate for the modification of Article 371(H) of the Statehood Act of Arunachal Pradesh. He sought to bring it at par with the provisions granted to Nagaland and Mizoram under Article 371(A) and 371(G), respectively. He argued that the current lack of legislative autonomy over land and natural resources has deprived Arunachal's indigenous people of ownership rights over water, forest and land. Furthermore, the APCC chief raised the issue of the New Pension Scheme (NPS) and demanded the reintroduction of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to ensure post-retirement security for state govt employees.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MIDC begins land acquisition for JSW's steel plant in Gadchiroli, ET Infra
Advt Clearances, community resolutions pending By , ETInfra The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has initiated the process to acquire nearly 3,500 acres in Wadsa taluka of Gadchiroli district for JSW Group's proposed steel per TOI, the development follows JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal's announcement in February to set up an integrated steel facility in the Maoism-affected district with an investment of ₹1 lakh plant is expected to have a production capacity of 25 million tonnes per year—doubling JSW's current capacity and surpassing the 18 million tonnes produced by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).A source familiar with the matter said this would be the largest land acquisition in the district. "The process has been initiated. A formal proposal is close to finalisation," the person said, adding that most of the land is privately owned with some forested the proposal is approved by the state government, a notification will be issued, followed by local intimation and joint land measurement. No formal communication has yet been made to some of the affected villages fall under the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), resolutions from gram sabhas may also be required, the source state government has identified Gadchiroli as a potential steel hub. Other companies with planned investments in the district include Lloyds Metals and Energy, which recently received clearance to expand iron ore mining, and Surjagad Ispat, which has proposed a plant in southern Gadchiroli.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MIDC to acquire 3,500 acre for JSW Group steel plant in Gadchiroli
Nagpur: The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has initiated the process to acquire close to 3,500 acres for JSW Group's steel project in Gadchiroli. This follows the announcement by JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal that the group will set up the world's largest integrated steel plant in the district. The land parcel has been identified in the Wadsa taluka of the Maoism-affected district, said a source privy to the development. In terms of area, this will be the biggest land acquisition in the Maoist district, which the state plans to develop as a steel hub. The process has been initiated, and a formal proposal to be put up before the state govt is close to finalisation. The majority of the area is private land, apart from some patches of forest, the source said. The next step includes issuing a notification, intimating the locals, and starting joint measurement. So far, no formal communication has been made to the locals. It will only happen after the proposal is approved by the state govt, said the source. Since some of the villages in the district are covered under the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), a resolution approving the acquisition is also likely to be needed, the source said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo In February this year, Jindal announced the plan to set up a steel plant when he attended an event, Advantage Vidarbha, patronised by Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari. Jindal said the plant will have a capacity of 25 million tonnes per year and will be built at an investment of Rs1 lakh crore. The single plant by Jindal will surpass the total capacity of the public sector undertaking Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), which stands at 18 million tonnes at present. JSW's own capacity will be doubled by the plant. The state govt plans to build Gadchiroli as a steel hub. At present, Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited is also building an integrated steel plant and recently got environmental clearance for expanding the capacity of its iron ore mine. Another company, Surjagad Ispat, also has plans for a steel plant in southern Gadchiroli.
The Print
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
BJP making attempts to hijack elections in Bihar as it did in Maharashtra, alleges Rahul Gandhi
'Like Maharashtra, attempts are being made to hijack the elections in Bihar. The BJP is attacking our Constitution across the country,' Gandhi alleged. Addressing the party's 'Samvidhan Bachao Samavesh' here, he said the INDIA bloc parties have decided to prevent the BJP from 'hijacking' the Bihar assembly polls. Bhubaneswar, Jul 11 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the BJP of making attempts to 'hijack upcoming elections in Bihar, as it did in Maharashtra'. During an INDIA bloc meeting held on Thursday, it was decided to 'prevent the BJP from hijacking the elections in Bihar' where assembly polls are due later this year, he claimed. He also accused the Election Commission of India of 'not doing its duty, but working for the interest of the BJP'. Gandhi also alleged, 'The BJP runs the government for five-six capitalists. It does not work for the common people of the country.' Stating that the 'Jal, Jangal, Jamin' belongs to the tribals and will remain for them, Gandhi claimed that Odisha's BJP government has not implemented the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996. 'Forest right pattas are not provided to the tribals. The Congress has brought the PESA and Tribal Bill. We will enforce these laws and ensure the tribals get their land,' Gandhi said. PTI BBM AAM AAM BDC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
