Articles

Reversing land degradation in India

30 Jul 2019

Nearly one-third of area in India faces the threat of land degradation. India strives to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality by 2030.

Land Acquisition Act, 2013 is progressive but much remains to be done to ensure beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders

17 Jun 2019 | Dr Preeti Jain Das

Social impact assessment, land record maintenance, gender security, and financial guidance to affected families are core issues that need attention

The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act (RFCTLARR), 2013 has addressed the long-standing asymm

सामाजिक प्रभाव आकलन : क्या हम इसकी अनदेखी कर सकते हैं?

11 Apr 2019 | Dr Preeti Jain Das

भूमि अधिग्रहण को सुचारू बनाने के लिए एसआईए के तहत परामर्शदायी समझौता वार्ता महत्वपूर्ण प्रक्रिया है

District Mineral Foundations: Sharing mining revenues with communities

03 Mar 2018 | Ms Joyita Ghose

Five key things you should know about District Mineral Foundations, the local institutions established in mineral producing states to share mining revenues with affected communities.

What is India losing by not conserving its land?

05 Feb 2018 | Dr Pia Sethi

An assessment of the costs of land degradation in six different parts of India