Protests against land acquisitions in India intensify

Besides SEZs, the other burning issue for rural people in India is the
threat from cultivation of jatropha -- the plant used to produce
bio-diesel. “Jatropha is being introduced in a large area of Rajasthan
without any consultations with the people. People who hold documents
for the land they are occupying are thrown out even without issuing
notices,” says Sawai Singh, an activist. “Attempts at reclaiming
common land will lead to serious conflicts in the villages,” he warns.

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