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The anti-SEZ movement in India: an account of the struggle in Maharashtra

The anti-SEZ movement in India: an account of the struggle in Maharashtra An account of the anti-SEZ movement and people's struggle in Maharashtra for their livelihood rights especially land, water, forest and employment rights. Also describes opposition of the affected people to the concept of Special Economic Zone, which is anti- poor, anti- labour, anti-farmers, and anti-people in general. This study focuses on the Anti-SEZ movement in Maharashtra within the framework of people centred advocacy for social justice to the marginalized sections of the society. This study is an account of the people's struggle for their livelihood rights especially land, water, forest and employment rights. It also describes the opposition of the affected people to the concept of Special Economic Zone, which is anti- poor, anti- labour, anti-farmers, and anti-people in general.