As opposition parties join hands in Parliament against the Modi government's land bill, a perspective on what gave rise to land conflicts in India. Another key bill in the legislative agenda is the controversial mining amendment bill, which, if passed, may do more harm than good
Land devoted to non-agricultural use has increased three-fold since Independence. It is set to increase further and faster
Author: Jitendra
In 2014, India was expected to bring down widespread land conflicts. This is because the country got a new land acquisition law in November 2013 after more than 100 years that gives communities a say in land acquisition. From rural communities to industries, there was an anticipation of faster and transparent land acquisition, and thus, fewer conflicts. But two developments through 2014 put a big question mark over the political will to implement the new law. First, the rules of the Act have not yet been notified.
Ordinance to reform the mining sector will do more harm than good
Author: Srestha Banerjee
SOON AFTER President Pranab Mukherjee signed the ordinance to amend the archaic Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 1957, Union minister for steel and mines, Narendra Singh Tomar, announced it is a revolutionary step towards reviving the country's mining sector. His ministry highlighted that the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Ordinance, 2015 will address problems that have been plaguing the sector for long.
The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Amendment) Bill, 2015
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on plans for people affected by land acquisition, 04/12/2014
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