Odisha Tops District Mineral Foundation {DMF} Collection With Rs 4,453 Crore, But Investments Not Reflecting the Priorities of Mining-Affected People, Says CSE's Latest Analysis
July 31, 2018
July 31, 2018
NEW DELHI, India, July 31 -- The Centre for Science and Environment issued the following news release:
Of the Rs 2,588.9 crore sanctioned so far for projects under DMF in Odisha, over 33 per cent is for building roads and bridges. In fact, the investments in such infrastructure have been alarmingly high - going up to almost 80 per cent -- in some areas. As a result, much more crucial problems, such as those of providing access to healthcare, have remained neglected. This is one of t . . .
Of the Rs 2,588.9 crore sanctioned so far for projects under DMF in Odisha, over 33 per cent is for building roads and bridges. In fact, the investments in such infrastructure have been alarmingly high - going up to almost 80 per cent -- in some areas. As a result, much more crucial problems, such as those of providing access to healthcare, have remained neglected. This is one of t . . .