9th Gram Sabha also says No to Vedanta mining proposal in Niyamgiri...

Satya Mahar from Odisha is telling about 9th Gramsabha of Niyamgiri held at Lamba village under Rayagada dist. In the midst of jungle 36 out of 46 voters voted against mining. They said Niyamgiri is their parent and as this hill is not made by Odisha Govt or Vedanta, they have no right to mine.Since long, they are worshiping the Niyam Raja and the river, trees, hill as their father. For more Satyaji can reached at 09437727596

Posted on: Aug 02, 2013. Tags: MINING SATYA MAHAR

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