A large gathering of villagers and tribal leaders strongly opposed the proposed sponge iron cum power plant project of Gajanan Ferro Pvt. Ltd. at Dhalbhumgarh, East Singhbhum. The protest came during a tribal solidarity conference organised on Sunday at Manikabeda football ground under the chairmanship of Dasoram Hansda.
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Speakers at the conference, including members of Breakthrough Science Society and Akhil Bharat Janadhikar Manch, warned that the plant would significantly increase water and air pollution, affecting the health and livelihood of thousands of villagers. They argued that the project would compromise farmland and traditional sources of water, threatening the rural ecosystem.
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The event, attended by a large number of locals from nearby villages such as Kadrapada, Bangla Kala, and Kankurama, saw a unanimous resolution to oppose the project until the Government withdraws approval. Organisers highlighted that the community’s voice must be heard before any industrial development in the area proceeds.
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