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The Lower Dibang Valley district administration refused to grant permission sought by the Dibang Multipurpose Hydro Project Downstream Affected Area Committee (DMHPDAAC) for a peaceful procession and dharna last Friday. The protest was planned in opposition to any attempt to divert the Rs 171-crore fund – sanctioned for downstream flood mitigation – to other districts.<\/p>\n
The refusal to grant permission has prompted the North East Human Rights group to urge the deputy commissioner to “act as a bridge between the authorities and the affected villagers, facilitating dialogue to ensure their right to be heard.”<\/p>\n
Refusing permission is not necessarily the best way to resolve an issue; it can often invite further confrontation. To avoid situations like in Dibang – where there have been a series of protests against the project proponent’s reluctance to address the people’s demands – the best approach is meaningful engagement with the affected communities to find practical solutions.<\/p>\n
Platforms must be provided for citizens to express their grievances, and the administration must be prepared to listen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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