A Step Forward: Gramsabha for JSW’s Jajang Mines held peacefully; authorities assure to meet people’s demands
By A K Sahoo
Jajang, Jan 8: A two-day Gram Sabha for JSW Steel’s Jajang Iron Ore Mines to obtain forest clearance was organised peacefully in the presence of a huge number of local residents, government officials and JSW authorities.
Gram Sabha were held in four villages like Jurudi, Jajang, Jaribar, Palasa (Ka) and Bandhubeda over two days for forest land conversion.In these platform, the needs of the local people emerged as this concerns over 4500 people in the neighboring villages.
A Jajang resident Bhimsen Luhar said: “I support JSW. Mines in here should be handed over to the company. But I urge the JSW authorities to address the drinking water issues at the household level in the area.”
The residents also requested the company authorities to offer employment opportunities to all youth as per their capacities and qualifications. Resident Sura Thile said: “We seek employments from the company to our local youth. They should be employed as early as possible as per their qualifications.”
Meanwhile, Renga Majhi drew the attention over the poor health facilities available in Jajang village. Majhi requested JSW to facilitate ambulance services in the village for immediate response to emergencies.
Resident of Palasa (Ka) Narayan Barik urged the authorities to facilitate the basic amenities for the village. Many people prioritised on adequate drinking water and road construction here.
The company paid a patient hearing to the concerns and assured to address issues depending on feasibility in the coming days.
