Assam's Tribal Lands at Risk: Corporate Takeover Raises Alarm

The Assam government is under fire as political parties and social organizations in Dima Hasao district accuse it of enabling corporate houses to seize tribal lands. Allegedly, over 9,000 bighas have been earmarked for limestone mining, primarily to supply cement plants and support a proposed mega hydropower project.

This alarming development raises critical questions about government accountability: What promises were made to protect tribal lands? How did such extensive land allotments occur without adequate safeguards for local communities? Who is responsible for overseeing these transactions, and what measures are being taken to address the concerns raised by local residents?

As reported by The Hindu, the community fears that this corporate takeover will not only disrupt their way of life but also violate their rights as indigenous peoples. The voices of the marginalized must be heard, and the government must respond to these pressing issues with transparency and urgency.

Source: The Hindu