Villagers say they do not want to give land to power plants

During Jan Chetna Yatra of Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan Bhan Sahu is talking to villagers in Janjgir district who tell her that they do not want the upcoming power plants. They think the ash from the plants will destroy their crop and electricity shock may come from the plants to them in water. She also talks to Dr Lakhan Singh of Yatra who tells her that the authorities are not respecting the laws for scheduled areas while taking farmers land for the upcoming plants. For more Bhan Ji can be reached at 08435549641

Posted on: Apr 16, 2012. Tags: BHAN SAHU LAND

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