Mine Closures and the Issue of Livelihood

Mining communities are the worst affected by mine closures since they derive their livelihood directly or indirectly from the industry. In order to analyse the shift in the livelihoods of people during and after mining operations, different stakeholders of Hindustan Zinc Limited in Sargipali, Odisha...

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Published in:Economic and political weekly 2018-10, Vol.53 (42), p.26-32
Main Author: MISHRA, SUJIT KUMAR
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural production
Coal mining
Councils
Decision making
Equity
INSIGHT
Mineral reserves
Mines
Natural resources
Politics
Social sciences
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Summary:Mining communities are the worst affected by mine closures since they derive their livelihood directly or indirectly from the industry. In order to analyse the shift in the livelihoods of people during and after mining operations, different stakeholders of Hindustan Zinc Limited in Sargipali, Odisha across 24 mining villages were interviewed, and additional evidence was taken from documents and reports. A grim picture emerges, owing to the lack of a sustainable mine closure plan or transparency between the planners and the villagers.
ISSN:0012-9976
2349-8846