Question

A paper factory is to be set up in your village. Arrange a role-play consisting of an activist, an industrialist and a group of villagers.

Answer 1

Activist:	The paper factory may provide employment, but it can also cause air and water pollution. The factory should follow strict environmental rules.
Industrialist:	The factory will create jobs, increase local income and support the development of the village. We will use modern technology to reduce pollution.
Villager 1:	We welcome employment opportunities, but we are worried about pollution of our water sources and agricultural land.
Villager 2:	The factory should not cut trees excessively. It should use recycled paper and undertake plantation programmes.
Activist:	Wastewater must be properly treated before being released, and harmful emissions should be controlled.
Industrialist:	We agree to install pollution-control equipment, an effluent treatment plant and adopt recycling and water-saving methods.
Villager 3:	Local people should also be given preference in employment and proper compensation if any land is acquired.

The paper factory may be established if it creates employment and economic benefits while following strict environmental safeguards. Development should take place without damaging the health, land, water and natural resources of the village.