• Just Transition and infomal coal workers in coal regions in India

    Just Transition and informal coal workers in coal regions in India

    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.

  • Critical Perspectives on CSR and Development

    Critical Perspectives on CSR and Development

    CATEGORY : Others

    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.

  • Dilution by Design

    Dilution by Design: Status of Land Acquisition Legislation in India

    CATEGORY : Others

    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.

  • Social Impact Assessment and Social Impact Management Plan

    Social Impact Assessment: An Indicative Structure

    CATEGORY : Others

    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.

  • Proposed Framework for Empanelment of Organisations and Individual Experts for Conducting Social Impact Assessment in Land Acquisitions

    Proposed Framework for Empanelment of Organizations and Experts for Conducting SIA

    CATEGORY : Others

    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.