Activists flag pollution threat of JSW project in Odisha
The Hindu
Company dismisses allegations saying MoEFCC guidelines are being followed
At a time when villagers of Dhinkia — the epicentre of proposed mega steel plant near the port town of Paradip — are up in arms over land acquisition, activists termed the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report prepared for the project fraudulent.
Environmentalists and members of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, Odisha on Thursday urged the Environmental Appraisal Committee (EAC) not to appraise JSW Utkal Steel Limited’s proposed integrated steel plant (ISP) near Paradip.
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Committee seeks free housing and other government benefits for Shillekyata nomadic fishing community
The Karavali Vruttinirata Aemarigala (Shillekyata) Hkkugala Udupi District Committee on Tuesday urged the district administration to provide various government facilities, including housing, to members of the Shillekyata nomadic fishing community.