Tribal interests, norms ignored for Mahan coal block

The UPA government worked proactively to clear the block for Rs. 6,500-crore joint venture of Hindalco and Essar

In the case of Vedanta, the UPA government took proactive steps to defend the rights of tribals but it has done just the opposite to clear the Mahan coal block in Madhya Pradesh, ignoring tribal and environmental interests.

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Publication Date: 
21/09/2013
Nitin SethI
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Madhya Pradesh, Coal, Mining, Hindustan Aluminium Company (HINDALCO), Essar Steel, Tribals, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Forest Clearance, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Environment