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VEDANTA

ORISSA MINING CASE


Metal and mining giant Vedanta's Rs. 50000 crore investment in Orissa gets embroiled
in a mess of politics and environment activism.

Brief history of Orissa case:-


FEB 28 2005-
Orissa govt. forwarded the proposal of mine bauxite in Kalahandi (Niyamgiri and
lalgegarh) to MOEF.

September 9 2007
SC orders a study on the impact of Vedanta mining.

October 5 2007
Provisional clearance to granted by MOEF

March 7 2008
Rahul Gandhi goes on a four day tour to Orissa and attacks the BJD on its farmers policy.
August 8 2008
The supreme court gives approval to sterlite Vedanta pvt. Ltd. To starts projects delayed
over protest and land disputes in Orissa.

June 5 2009
The company talks to syndicates of banks to raise money for expending its aluminum
production capacity in Orissa

July 19 2009
Anil aggarwal ,chairman, Vedanta resources plc. Goes public on his strategy on mining and
acquisitions.

Feb 9 2009
Amnesty international protest against the mine plans.

March 14 2010
Orissa's forest and environment Dept. special secretary B.P. Singh says the proposed
mining by Vedanta resources jointly with Orissa mining coop. is not in violation of “any
act”.

March 16 2010
Vedanta want to mine bauxite for its alumina refinery in Orissa but is opposed by tribal and
NGO’s.
June 30 2010
A new panel to investigate the “specific impact on the livelihood, culture and material
welfare” of a local tribal group in Orissa set up.

August 16 2010
Govt. panel says allowing Vedanta mining will affects the tribal rights.

August 23 2010
Orissa C M Naveen Patnayak meets Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh to end the impasse.

August 24 2010
Jairam Ramesh denies permission to mine in Niyamgiri.

August 26 2010
Rahul Gandhi visit Niyamgiri to make his “I am your soldier” speech.
STRENGTH WEAKNESS OPPORTUNITIES

THREATS
STRENGTH
Large financial source
Good political relations
Good social impact
Larger than life experience
Charity
One of lowest cost producer
Weakness
Entry in untouched area
Failed to convey the message of
development
Indulge in state and center
politics
Failed to predict the situations
Management failure
opportunities
More than 15 plans for India
Diversification
Great impact on Indian politician
Became the richest Indian (167000
crore)
Make a place in tribal by social
activities
Threats
From politicians
From the competitors
From society
From anti India element
Financial wastage
Management strategies and
approaches
Centralization
Contingent approach
Management by objective
Social welfare
Scientific approach
Administrative approach
Profit sharing with society
Suggestions

Keep secrecy
Improve communication
channel
Diplomatic approach
Social welfare for tribal
Effective utilization of finance
Efforts made by:-

1. Yogesh paliwal
2.Suradeep
3.Naveen upadya
4.Amrit pal singh
5.Sumeet paul
6.Devender singh lohan

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