October 11, 2008

Jharkhand seeks suggestions on R&R policy

IANS reported that Jharkhand government has invited suggestions from industry before framing a policy to rehabilitate and resettle those people whose land is acquired for industrial projects. The industries department sent letters to industrialists and industrial associations, asking them to submit their suggestions by March 25th 2008.

Mr Sudhir Mahto deputy chief minister and in charge of industries department said that "We want to announce the rehabilitation & resettlement policy as soon as possible to help investors set up industries in the state."

He added that the draft R&R policy includes giving share to the displaced people in the industries to give a sense of security to the displaced.

It may be noted that the state government has signed MoUs with 64 companies in steel, mining, power and in other sectors. Mr Mahto said that “The United Progressive Alliance government is serious about translating the MoUs into reality.”