The economics and politics of resettlement in India
Papers presented at the National Seminar on Urgent Issues in Resettlement and Rehabilitation in India, held at New Delhi in February 2003.
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Pearson Longman
2006
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
| Colección: | Always learning
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Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover
- Contents
- List of Tables
- Abbreviations
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword by Michael M. Cernea
- Introduction
- Section I: Contextualizing Displacement
- Chapter 1: Resettlement and Rehabilitation: The New Indian Policy
- Introduction
- Objectives
- Minimize Displacement
- Consultation and Right to Information
- Gender Neutrality
- Other Definitions
- Land for All Agricultural Families
- Creating Job Opportunities
- House for House
- Homesteads and Dwelling Houses
- Basic Amenities at the New Site
- Displacement Under Emergency
- Other Innovative Provisions in the Draft
- Changes in the LAA
- Special Provisions for Tribals in Scheduled Areas
- Main Differences
- Summing up
- References
- Annexure
- Chapter 2: Public Participation in Development
- Introduction
- Global Scene and the National Response
- Narmada: A Case Study
- Judicial and Other Responses
- Maan Dam Affected Evicted with Police Terror
- GRA Orders Return of the Maan Oustees
- Proactive Participation and Initiating a Dynamic Process of Negotiation
- Capacity Development
- Publishing Awareness-Raising Material
- Colson-Scudder Model
- Cernea's 'Livelihood Risks Analysis and Reconstruction' Model
- Training for Target Groups
- Nature of the Target Group
- Contents of the Training Programmes
- For the Displacees
- For Requiring Bodies and Implementers of R&R Plans
- A Balanced Platform for Negotiations
- Planning and Implementation of R&R Programmes
- Institutional Arrangements
- Integrity and Continuity of Bureaucracy
- Preview of the Time-Span of a Project
- Lessons for Community Reconstruction
- The Impact of Displacement on Women, Children and the Aged and Host Communities
- Conclusion
- Notes
- References
- Chapter 3: Political Economy of Compensation
- Introduction
- Exclusiveness of the Law
- Excluded Groups.
- The Arbitrariness of Law
- The Disputed Awards
- The Review of Awards by the Courts
- Bureaucracy and Judiciary: the Extra Costs Offair Compensation
- Notes
- References
- Chapter 4: Development-Induced Population Displacement
- Introduction
- Prevailing Ethical Concerns in Development-Induced Displacement
- Shortfalls in Meeting Concerns
- Application to DID
- Ethical Standards and Limits for DID
- Three Cases
- Case 1: Navi Mumbai
- Ethical Guidelines for DID and CIDCO's Rehabilitation Efforts
- Case 2: Bangalore
- Case 3: Anandgarh
- Land Acquisition
- Rehabilitation Policy
- Reasons for Opposition to the Project
- Effect of People's Opposition
- Points to Ponder
- Notes
- References
- Chapter 5: Forced Migration and Coal Mining
- Introduction
- Migration Versus Forced Migration
- Causes of Forced Migration or Displacement
- Forced Displacement: Conceptual Analysis
- Consequences of Forced Displacement
- Forced Migration Caused by Coal Mining Sector in India
- Coal in India: A Glance
- R&R Policy of Coal India: A Critique
- Some Illustrative Field Studies
- Field Study-1
- Field Study-2
- Field Study-3
- Field Study-4
- Field Study-5
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6: Economic Libralization, the State, and Resettlement and Rehabilitation
- Introduction
- Liberalization and Land
- Land Market
- Eminent Domain
- Impact of Liberalization on Land Acquisition
- The State and Welfare of the Displaced
- The Market and the have-Nots
- Land Acquisition Model of R&R
- Property Rights and Encroachers
- Curtailment of R&R Cost
- Inflating the Cost of R&R
- Rhetoric or Reality
- People's Resistance and Cost Escalation
- Human Rights Movement
- International NGOs
- Countering the Negative Impact of Liberalization
- Hollow Packages
- Unsatisfactory Outcomes
- Alternative Perspectives.
- Private R&R Programmes
- Private Land Acquisition
- R&R: A Monopoly of the State
- More Practical Approaches
- Conclusion
- References
- Section II: Issues in Industrial and Infrastructural Development
- Chapter 7: Dispossession of Peasants Byindustrial Projects
- Introduction
- Land Acquisition Versus Land Reforms: Analytical Aspects
- Land Reforms and Decentralized Planning Inwest Bengal
- Winds of Change
- Paschim Medinipur: Land Reforms and Land Acquisition
- Background
- The Politico-Economic Consequences of Land Acquisition
- The Study Area
- Selection of Households
- Consequences
- Land Acquisition Without any Industry: the Case of Century Textiles
- Land to and from the Poor
- Conclusion
- Note
- References
- Chapter 8: Implementation of Economic Rehabilitation Plan
- Introduction
- Brief Background of Project
- Sampling Methodology
- The Approach
- SWOT Analysis
- Lessons Learnt
- Chapter 9: Gender Issues in State Road Projects
- Background
- Impact of Displacement on Women
- Impact on Women in UPSRP
- Female-Headed Family
- Demographic Characteristics of Women in All Family Types in the Project Area
- Distribution of Women by Family Type
- Social Stratification
- Marital Status
- Distribution of Women by Age Group Classification
- Literacy Levels
- Women's Role in Household Economy
- Time Disposition
- Decision-Making Power Among Women PAPs
- Impact of Developmental Activities on Women
- Participation of Women in the Project
- Women Involvement in Development Process Through Employment
- Involvement of Women in Construction Activities of UPSRP
- Specific Provisions in the Construction Camp for Women
- Temporary Housing
- Health Centre
- Day Crèche Facilities
- Proper Scheduling of Construction Works
- Education Facilities
- Control on Child Labour.
- Special Measures for Controlling STDs and HIV/AIDS
- Recommended Actions
- Women's Interaction with Other Stakeholders
- Possible Areas of Women's Involvement
- Women as Managers in the NGOs
- Women as Members of the Consultants' Teams
- Notes
- Chapter 10: Compliance and Reconciliation in Linear Projects
- Introduction
- Encroachment, Acquisition and Displacement in Linear Projects: APSHP
- R&R Policy and Systems in APSHP
- Policy Provisions
- R&R Systems
- R&R Implementation
- Positive and Best Practices
- Positive Attitude and Fast Decision-Making Process of Top Management
- R&R Systems and Procedures
- Innovative, Flexible and Adaptive Practicesby Field Personnel
- Active and Intimate Association of Implementers with PAPs
- Areas of Concern and Suggestions for Improvement
- Periodic Orientation on R&R
- Continuity of the Key Project Staff
- Constitution of Committee Members
- Construction of Free Houses Through RBD
- Land Acquisition
- Inter Departmental Coordination
- Involving Professional NGOs
- Grievance Redressal Mechanism
- Management Information System
- Concerns of Women
- Limited Employment Opportunities
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Section III: Relocation and Social Disarticulation
- Chapter 11: Transhumant Pastoralists to Sedentary Farmers
- Introduction
- Relocation in the Conservation Scenario
- General Pattern
- The Study Area
- A Profile of the Gujjar Community
- Livestock Population Demography
- Income Patterns
- Migration Patterns
- The Gujjar Relocation Experience
- Conclusion
- Notes
- References
- Chapter 12: Impact of Displacement on Forest Dwellers
- Introduction
- Desired Role of Government for R&R
- 'Good Governance' Versus 'Governmentality'
- Articulating Rights of the Displaced Persons for Better R&R
- Policy-Making for R&R
- Research Methodology: Related Issues.
- Pastoral Families of Gir Forest and a Decade of Rehabilitation
- Living Conditions of Pastoral Families at the Resettlement Colony (RC)
- Impact on the Families
- Impact on Castes and Community
- Impact on Women
- Conclusion
- Notes
- References
- Chapter 13: Livelihood Restoration of the Displaced
- Introduction
- Magnitude of Displacement and Resettlement
- Methods of Study
- Displaced People and their Livelihood Restoration Status
- Land Holding Status
- Access to Common Property Resources
- Access to Health Care Facilities and Health Status
- Social Disarticulation
- Status of Food Security
- Employment Opportunities
- House Ownership and Housing Condition
- Access to Education
- Status of Marginalization
- Income Level and Access to Credit Institution
- The Host and the Resettlers
- Critical Factors Responsible Fornon-Restortion of Livelihoods
- Land-Holding Size
- Access to Common Property Resources
- Access to Health Care Facilities and Health Status
- Social Disarticulation
- Status of Food Security
- Employment Opportunities
- House Ownership
- Access to Education
- Status of Marginalization
- Income Level and Access to Credit Institutions
- Suggested Strategies for Sustainable Livelihood Restoration
- Note
- References
- Chapter 14: Corporate Social Responsibility for Development
- Introduction
- Nathpa Jhakri Hydroelectric Power Project: Salient Features
- Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy
- Implementation of R&R Entitlements
- Definition of 'Family' for the Purpose of Extension of R&R Benefits
- Resettlement of Landless Families
- Resettlement of Houseless Families
- Resettlement of Shopkeepers
- Employment to Members of Landless Families
- Resettlement of Families Provided Cash Compensation
- Income Generation Schemes
- Mobile Health Unit and Hospital.
- Improvement of Educational Facilities.
