Assam's Tribal Lands at Risk: Government Accused of Corporate Takeover!
In Dima Hasao, political parties and social organizations claim the Assam government is permitting corporate entities to encroach on tribal lands for mining and hydropower projects.
Assam's Tribal Lands at Risk: Government Accused of Corporate Takeover!
The Assam government faces serious allegations of enabling corporate houses to seize over 9,000 bighas of tribal land in Dima Hasao district. This land is reportedly being allocated for limestone mining, primarily to support cement plants and a large-scale hydropower initiative.
Local political parties and social organizations are sounding the alarm, questioning the government's commitment to protect indigenous rights. They are demanding answers: What measures are in place to safeguard tribal land? How can the government justify prioritizing corporate interests over the rights of local communities?
The situation raises pressing concerns about accountability. Citizens are left wondering if the government has forgotten its duty to uphold the rights of ordinary people in favor of profit-driven motives. As reported by The Hindu, the implications of these land allotments could spell disaster for the tribal populations who depend on these lands for their livelihoods and culture.
Source: The Hindu
