POSCO’s special scheme announced for Betel vine cultivators
Synopsis: POSCO-India has committed to support the betel vine cultivators at the proposed plant site area. The company is ready to assist the betel vine cultivators in all possible ways said Mr. Soung Sik Cho, CMD, POSCO-India. The company announced a Special Scheme of providing alternative land for relocation of Betel Vines to all the betel vine cultivators at its proposed plant site area. POSCO-India has decided to provide alternative land stretches to betel vine owners cultivating on the Government land and desire to continue Betel Vine cultivation as means of livelihood. In view of the present number of betel vine cultivators within the project site area, there will be a requirement of approximately 200 acres of land. Presently, Bayanal Kandha, Bhuyanpal, parts of Dhinkia and Banapata Kandha are being actively considered as potential areas for relocation.
Client
POSCO-India
Publication
Business Standard
Date
21 November 2006
Edition
Delhi
Page
9
Headline
Posco to relocate betel vine farmers, offers alternatives
Synopsis: To overcome the opposition of local people to its mega steel project near Paradip, Posco-India has announced a special scheme. As per the scheme, suitable land that qualifies for betel vie cultivation will be provided within or outside the Posco-India project area. Further, adequate assistance will be provided to them for restarting their adequate source of income.
