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VOL. 10, ISSUE 1 (2024)
Mining industries, deforestation and CSR policy in Chhattisgarh: An Overview
Authors
Ajeet Kumar Jogi
Abstract
Currently, some states, particularly those abundant in natural
resources, are undergoing a significant surge in industrialization, and
Chhattisgarh is including in this trend. Over the past twenty years,
Chhattisgarh has been one of the most sought-after investment locations in
India, leading to a significant growth in the state's industry. The state's
Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices, is estimated to increase
from 3,44,955 crore in the year 2019-20 to 3,50,270 crore in 2020-21, which is
1.54 percent more than previous year. State's gross domestic product is much
better compared to a decline of (-) 7.7 percent at national level (GOCG, 2021).
The primary areas of industrial expansion and operations include power plants,
metals and minerals, and cement facilities. The sectors make a significant
economic contribution through minerals (Rs. 11,125 crores, equivalent to US$
1.53 billion), power-generating capacity (13,076,27) MW, and cements including
42.41 million tons of limestone. All of these numerical data demonstrate the
consistent annual increase in industrial growth in Chhattisgarh. To facilitate
the development of enterprises, an incalculable quantity of plants and trees
are being felled. Consequently, there are significant adverse effects on the
surrounding ecosystem and populations. Nevertheless, the Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) policy serves the purpose of evaluating the environmental
consequences and taking appropriate measures to safeguard the well-being of
impacted families. Despite its implementation since its inception, this policy
has not achieved the objective of environmental preservation. This study
presents an analysis of industrial operations and environmental degradation in
Chhattisgarh, as well as the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The purpose of this article is to analyze the correlation between industrial
activity and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. This paper's
methodological approach is grounded on both primary and secondary data,
encompassing both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
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Pages:49-55
How to cite this article:
Ajeet Kumar Jogi "Mining industries, deforestation and CSR policy in Chhattisgarh: An Overview". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 49-55
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