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Dongria |
Profit over people? THE REAL AVATAR TRIBE..... CONTINUED
Aug 18 2010, 4:11 PM EDT
Although Vedanta has failed to get all the necessary clearances within the prescribed 5-year period ( and that under Indian law all clearances for the project are therefore void and the Indian ministry should revoke them) India’s Supreme Court recently approved the project, and mining could begin in a matter of months. One of the Court’s conditions is that some of the mine’s profits are put towards ‘tribal development’.But no ‘development’ or ‘compensation’ package could cure the problems that mining Niyamgiri will cause: the destruction of a unique environment and culture. The Dongria have accused Vedanta of ‘trying to flood us out with money’ and have made it clear that:‘Mining only makes profit for the rich. We will become beggars if the company destroys our mountain and our forest so that they can make money. We don’t want the mine or any help at all from the company.’ The Dongria and neighbouring Kondh tribes are determined to protect their sacred mountain. They have held roadblocks, human chains and countless protests and demonstrations against Vedanta. This can only be effective to a certain point, urgent action is needed and the more voices that speak out against this violation of human and environmental justice, the more powerful the message will be. A short film (just 10 minutes long) has been made about the Dongria Kondh people and Vedanta, which explains the situation far better than words alone, and is free to watch at www.survivalinternational.org/films/mine.Survival International is a pressure group to safeguard the rights of tribal people worldwide.On the website it offers templates to write letters to the Indian Ministry for environment, your local Indian Embassy, MPs, MEPs and also, importantly, Vedanta.Just 10 minutes of your time to watch the video, maybe post it to a facebook account, tell a friend, raise awareness or take action.Just 10 minutes of your time will have profound effects for the future of these people. Do you find this valuable? |
Canes.Venatici |
1. RE: Profit over people? THE REAL AVATAR TRIBE..... CONTINUED
Aug 26 2010, 7:46 PM EDT
Sanity has prevailed and the corporation has been forced back by the Indian court.Read the story here:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11067678Do you find this valuable? |
hlehman_corpethics |
2. RE: Profit over people? THE REAL AVATAR TRIBE..... CONTINUED
Sep 17 2010, 3:38 PM EDT
I watched this fight intensely and I have been really glad to see the coverage of the Indian courts and corporations. Though I think the Bhopal case shows that corporations can get out of responsibility for atrocities. For the god hills of the DK, though, this is a total victory (for now!).glad to see others who like the parallels of story telling and real stories that have to be told - otherwise, what else is allegory for! Do you find this valuable? |
