Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:34:26 +0530
Hi,
Now that the truth about TATA's Dhamra port in Orissa is out, we need to
make sure everyone knows about it. Minister Environment and Forest Jairam
Ramesh's has gone on record saying that even though there is a probable
violation, the port construction was not stopped because the construction
had already begun.[1]
Located close to the Gahirmatha and Bitharkanika Protected Areas, the Dhamra
port poses a threat to the environment and endangered species like the Olive
Ridley Sea turtles and saltwater crocodiles. The port could have been
stopped for violating the law; the fragile ecology of the area could have
been saved. But powerful corporations have a way of getting things done
their way.
Of course, they won't like that this ugly truth has come out. Now that it
has it should be told to each and every person so that this nexus between
powerful corporations and our government can be exposed. Advertisements
about this issue are already out in the newspapers. Now we need to take this
a step further.
Here's what we can do:
Listed below are places where you can leave your comments about this issue
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tata-Steel/263769571578?v=wall
http://www.facebook.com/TataNanoPage
http://www.facebook.com/ratannavaltata
http://www.facebook.com/pages/TATA/83531793416
http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=943948
http://twitter.com/TataSteelEurope
http://www.facebook.com/tatadocomo
http://twitter.com/tatananocarnet
http://twitter.com/tatasteelindia
http://twitter.com/IndicomTata
http://twitter.com/tata_comm
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tata-Consultancy-Services/108134792547341
http://twitter.com/tatamotorshr
http://www.facebook.com/tataindicom
http://www.facebook.com/TataSwach
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001625030880
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001131889972&ref=ts
http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=38111864
http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=1917291
http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=92768908
http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=55361
Here are some of the things you can post. You can also come up with
something on your own.
Why are you a party to a legal violation of forest laws for the Dhamra port
in Orissa? (LINK to PDF/ GP site)
Will you abandon the project now that a legal violation has been
established? (LINK to PDF/ GP site)
TATA claims to adhere to the highest ethical standards. Yet in the case of
their Dhamra port, there is clear proof of a legal violation, agreed to by a
Cabinet Minister. What is the TATA stand on that? (LINK o PDF/GP site)
Shouldn't TATA abandon the project – in keeping with your ethical
commitments?
Despite this proof, will TATA persist in further expanding the port?
The TATA images has taken a severe beating in the last 5 years, with
Kalinganagar, Singur, Dhamra and now the 2G scam. If its serious about its
commitment to ethics and transparency, this is the right time for the group
to take a good hard look inwards and put in place checks to prevent such
issues from arising again.
JRD Tata believed in environmental protection and the highest ethics, even
if it meant reduced profits. Looks like today's TATA Group no longer has the
same values (link to turtle microsite)
Going by recent events, TATA is no better than any other big corporation
when it comes to exerting undue influence on government
You can also update your Facebook status with any one of the following
messages (or come up with something of your own):
Dhamra – government succumbs to corporate pressure again
Dhamra port – big corporations rule India! To hell with our environment
Dhamra port - another TATA-Government cover up!
Government allows TATA port to escape
TATA – Guilty!
TATA port violation covered up by government!
Most importantly, forward this email to your friends and family to spread
awareness about this scandal, and to all those who you think will take
action.
Thanks a billion!
Ashish Fernandes
Oceans Campaigner
Greenpeace India
Source:
1. File notings obtained from the RTI application
http://www.greenpeace.org/india/Global/india/docs/dhamra-fca-file-notings.pdf
Online Campaigner -- Greenpeace India
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