Samata

In Andhra Pradesh, India, local CSO Samata is supporting the community impacted by the Polavaram Multipurpose Irrigation Project on the Godavari River. The project has displaced thousands of people and led to serious human rights violations. Samata has been leading initiatives, awareness campaigns and capacity building of tribal youths.

Country

India

Project

Polavaram Multipurpose Irrigation Project

Region

Asia

Sector focus

Infrastructure

Type of financier

Financier

AIIB | World Bank

Violations/Impact

Environmental impacts: Biodiversity | FPIC & Indigenous Peoples’ rights | Loss of livelihoods / Food insecurity / Increased cost of living

Impacted Communities

Indigenous Peoples