Protesters seek land rights under Forest Rights Act, roll back of decision to give land to corporations for farming

The state water resources department had no plan to acquire land before starting work on the project, says the audit report

Chhattisgarh has set an example by returning land acquired forcefully from over 1,700 farmers for a steel plant. Can other states follow suit?

13 years on, tribals march in Odisha to mark anniversary of brutal killings in Ambagadia village

Land is finite and always a contested issue. We bring you the key developments in the sector that is in the middle of infrastructure …

Challenges and possible solutions to the rising population in urban areas

The Centre for Science and Environment filed RTI queries to 28 states to understand how states are circumventing the land acquisition law. The …

Residents of Jugra village have complained to district administration about forceful land acquisition for supply route to coal mine

Farmers all over India are protesting against the government to get fair prices for their agricultural produce. Down To Earth …

Recent visit by a fact-finding team shows that Adani's functionaries have resorted to forceful land acquisition, intimidation and even police …

As the Maratha community in Maharashtra finally gets 16 per cent reservation in government jobs and education, Down To Earth profiles …

In the wake of arrests of 5 human rights activists by Maharashtra police, Down To Earth speaks to activists about what is …