Tribals stage protest over hydro projects
Tribal community members in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district staged a protest against proposed hydro power projects, citing a lack of consent from local gram sabhas. Protesters allege that the government is violating constitutional protections and failing to release mandatory environmental and social impact reports.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights the ongoing tension between industrial development and the rights of indigenous populations regarding land use and environmental governance.
Tension prevailed near the district Collectorate in Paderu on Monday as members of the Adivasi Girijana Sangham, representing the villagers, staged a protest demanding the scrapping of agreements related to proposed hydro power projects in the Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district, even as the district administration assured villagers that all activities would be carried out only after due consultation.
The article reports on the protest and the specific grievances of the tribal organization while also noting the district administration's response.
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