Problem:
For centuries the local population was using limited natural resources for their needs and also preserving the environment. The control of natural resources like forest, rivers and mines
started from the time British established rule in the country. From that time the exploitation started of these natural resources while the local population was displaced. However, the situation did not change after the independence. In last few years the process of exploitation of natural resources has increased where the land of the locals whose life depended on these was snatched from them. It has been mentioned earlier that the government is selling these natural resources to business houses and contractors at throw away prices.
Suggestion:
The gram sabhas should be made the owner of all small water resources, forests, minerals that fall under the jurisdiction of the gram Sabha. It should also be ensured that without the consent
of the concerned gram sabhas no one is given the lease to use the water resources, forests, mines and land. The gram sabhas will decide who should be given the lease to use or not to use the natural resources and at what terms and conditions. If the terms and conditions of the contract of lease for the use of these resources are violated, in future by a contractor, then the gram sabhas should have the power to cancel the lease of such a contractor. If such violations have caused damage to environment or to group of people then the contracting company should be made to pay damages.
It has been mentioned earlier in the book that natural resources are the national property of the country. How that should be deployed for national and general welfare is a question that needs to be discussed on all levels of the gram Sabha to create a national policy. The gram sabhas then could use these policies as a basis to give permission for use of the natural resources in their areas.
For centuries the local population was using limited natural resources for their needs and also preserving the environment. The control of natural resources like forest, rivers and mines
started from the time British established rule in the country. From that time the exploitation started of these natural resources while the local population was displaced. However, the situation did not change after the independence. In last few years the process of exploitation of natural resources has increased where the land of the locals whose life depended on these was snatched from them. It has been mentioned earlier that the government is selling these natural resources to business houses and contractors at throw away prices.
Suggestion:
The gram sabhas should be made the owner of all small water resources, forests, minerals that fall under the jurisdiction of the gram Sabha. It should also be ensured that without the consent
of the concerned gram sabhas no one is given the lease to use the water resources, forests, mines and land. The gram sabhas will decide who should be given the lease to use or not to use the natural resources and at what terms and conditions. If the terms and conditions of the contract of lease for the use of these resources are violated, in future by a contractor, then the gram sabhas should have the power to cancel the lease of such a contractor. If such violations have caused damage to environment or to group of people then the contracting company should be made to pay damages.
It has been mentioned earlier in the book that natural resources are the national property of the country. How that should be deployed for national and general welfare is a question that needs to be discussed on all levels of the gram Sabha to create a national policy. The gram sabhas then could use these policies as a basis to give permission for use of the natural resources in their areas.
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