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Article

6 Oct 2010

Author:
Machimar Adhikar Sangharsh Sangathan (MASS), Kutch, Gujarat, India

Public hearing of Mundra SEZ witnesses unprecedented protests [India]

The environmental public hearing of the 7400 Cr Mundra SEZ, promoted by the Adani Mundra Port and SEZ limited witnessed unprecedented protests and lot of commotion...the local communities from over 14 villages unanimously opposed the project...The activities proposed would include expansion of facilities such as road, electricity, railway line, airport, health and education infrastructure etc…[The] Adani Foundation...gave assurances that ground water would not be utilized for the project and that fisherfolk will not be displaced as a result of the project…Malay Mahadevia, Director of Mundra SEZ, stated that fishermen will be provided access through certain parts of the SEZ and also CSR activities will be undertaken in consultation with the local community...[also refers to OPG Power]