Jindal Power's coal project moves forward for environmental clearance even as land acquisition is yet to begin and mandatory consents of tribal communities remain pending under PESA and Forest Rights laws.
Vedanta Mining Project in Odisha Faces Halt as Adivasi Villagers Allege Forged Signatures and Fake Gram Sabha Records; Union Government Pauses Forest Clearance Following High Court Order.
Aditya Birla Group proposes a coal mining project in Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli district, sparking environmental concerns, including deforestation, displacement, and inadequate compensation for affected communities.
Climate action is crucial as climate change impacts become increasingly severe in India. The new government needs to engage in meaningful efforts that include the communities most affected by climate change.