This discussion paper explores the potential for addressing conflict in the forest sector through the use of company-led tools and mechanisms. A major conflict issue for many is that of

The political movement that came up from among the people of Lalgarh in November 2008 cried out for help and support from the civil and democratic society

Lalgarh poses questions that the two main streams of the Left in India have to answer. (Editorial)

Govt Gives Nod To Acquire 2,000 Acres For Jai Balaji Group

Calcutta, May 21: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee today kicked off efforts to distance himself from the land controversy by stripping his point man on industrialisation, Nirupam Sen, of a board meant to identify land for industry.

Kolkata: The Left Front Government, already facing criticism for land acquisition, on Thursday rejected a proposal to acquire 120 acres at Kharagpur for setting up a city centre. In the first Cabinet meeting of his government post-election, Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee withdrew the proposal.

This study by PIF and NCAER puts together evidences on implementation of NREGA and its achievements so far. Says that the scheme has worked well but the level of satisfaction has been only 50 percent and suggests that it should be implemented as a state scheme mandated under a Central Act.

Orissa tribals win rights over cashew plantations after 50 years An official of Orissa

Task force analysing States models.

Kolkata, April 7 The task force set up by the Confederation of Indian Industry on land acquisition is expected to submit its recommendations after the elections to the new Government, according to the CII President, Mr Venu Srinivasan.

Crop-diversification under the integrated institutional set-up of corporate contract farming

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