Question

In Chapter 1, we saw what may be development for one may be destructive for others. The setting of SEZs has been opposed by some people in India. Find out who are these people and why are they opposing it.

Answer 1

Farmers and agricultural communities, environmental activists, political opponents, and so on are all opposed to SEZs. The opposition to SEZs is due to the following:

1. Farmers frequently oppose SEZs due to concerns about land acquisition. SEZs often require huge plots of land, which can result in the displacement of farming populations and the loss of agricultural livelihoods. Environmentalists and campaigners express worry about the ecological impact of SEZs. They contend that SEZs can cause environmental degradation, such as pollution, natural resource depletion, and biodiversity loss.
2. Environmentalists and activists express worry about the ecological impact of SEZs. They contend that SEZs can cause environmental degradation, such as pollution, natural resource depletion, and biodiversity loss.
3. Opposition political parties and leaders have attacked SEZs for a variety of reasons, including claims of corruption in land acquisition and tax incentives, concerns about the worsened economic inequalities caused by SEZ development, and the prioritization of corporate interests over larger social welfare.