Ghazala Shahabuddin

Ghazala is a researcher and consultant affiliated with the Council for Social Development, New Delhi.

Oustee: Victimisation of the ecological refugee

Among the most disadvantaged communities of India are the forest-dwelling villagers, and yet they are asked to pay the highest price when the state decides to take a stand for the sake of biodiversity and …

Jun 25, 2006

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