Reports

Regional Just Transition Investment Plan: Chandrapur-Nagpur-Yavatmal— is the first of its kind in India. It presents a 10-year roadmap to transform Maharashtra’s largest energy cluster into a hub for green energy and green industry. The plan aims to enable a just and inclusive energy transition in alignment with the state’s climate, energy, and development goals. It identifies key Economic Development Nodes to attract green investments, scale renewable energy, and generate new local employment.
The report highlights the quantum of potential investments and outlines the broader macroeconomic benefits for the region.

There is a high proportion of informal workers in India’s coal states and districts who are directly dependent
on coal for an income. These workers are engaged in a variety of activities related to coal mining, coal transportation, and in the coal washeries. Besides, a large proportion of people earn a living by gathering and selling coal. These workers collectively constitute the informal coal economy.

A group of international researchers worked together to publish this paper in International Affairs to provide a critical perspective on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the developing world.

The report documents the status of land acquisition legislation in different states of the country. It has a simple recommendation: A good land acquisition legislation is one which increase the direct cost and reduces the indirect costs.

What should be the structure and methodology to prepare a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) while acquiring land for a development projects? This report gives an indicative structure that can be modified to suit the project and location.

How do we ensure that the quality of the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) reports is good-enough to make decision on compensation, rehabilitation and resettlement? This report proposes a framework to empanel qualified organizations and individuals to make good SIA reports.