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Sushmita

The dam-building spree in Arunachal Pradesh is taking a toll on its biodiversity

India is currently building as many as six large hydropower plants in the North Eastern state. Experts question the rationale behind the big push.

Sushmita
· Apr 21, 2023 · 01:30 pm
In Jharkhand, villagers are being dispossessed through subversion of land laws

The creation of ‘land banks’ has allowed the government to acquire large tracts of land, which are being transferred to private companies.

Sushmita
· Jul 26, 2022 · 09:30 pm
The poor health infrastructure in India’s scheduled areas failed its Adivasis during the pandemic

The communities, which are already victims of neglect when it comes to rights, recognition and state support, suffered even more during the pandemic.

Sushmita
· Dec 22, 2020 · 01:30 pm

Coronavirus: India’s unplanned lockdown unleashed fresh hell for its Adivasis

The government’s neglect of livelihood support measures has pushed indigenous communities into a deeper crisis.

Sushmita
· Dec 20, 2020 · 01:30 pm