Who's who, and what's their position? Grass roots community groups as well as research & advocacy groups are working together in questioning the various clearances given to BMIC project. They are raising key issues of transparency, accountability, technical competence and right to information in the public review process. Groups include:
Environment Support Group ®| Mysore Grahakara Parishat Working since 1996 and formally established in 1998, Environment Support Group (ESG) is an independent non-profit non-governmental organisation, registered under the Indian Trusts Act. ESG believes in promoting a pattern of development that is socially just, economically viable, ecologically sustainable, politically participatory and culturally sensitive. ESG has worked with a wide range of organisations and coalitions at the local, regional, national and international levels in a variety of collaborations. Collaborations include those with the United Nations Environment Program, World Commission on Dams, Right to Information Network, National Law School of India University, various local Government bodies and, supporting Public Interest Litigations by various community organisations. A quest for transparency, accountability and technical competence by all parties whether they be citizens, government or corporate bodies and officials underlies this work. Examples of ESG's work and achievements include:
This is just a sample of ESG's work. ESG is also extensively involved in legal and environmental workshops and education, media campaigns on public interest issues and the international NGO campaign to reform export credit agencies. ESG receives financial support from individuals and foundations, and consists of individuals with qualifications, experience and expertise in Ecology, Environmental Science, Botany, Law, and Social Science. Environment Support Group ® may be contacted at:S-3, Rajashree Apartments 18/57, 1st Main Road S. R K. Gardens Jayanagar, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore 560 041 INDIA. Telefax: 91-80-6341977 Fax: 91-80-6723926 (PP) Email: esg@bgl.vsnl.net.in Website: http://www.altindia.net/esg/index.htm Mysore Grahakara Parishat | Environment Support Group Registered in 1989, Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) is a voluntary organisation founded for the purpose of consumer education, activism and assistance. Since that time however it has grown both in membership and in scope. With 600 members in the Mysore area, MGP volunteers work not only on consumer issues but also on environmental education and activism, civic activism and public interest litigation. The quest for transparency and accountability by all parties, whether citizens, government or commercial, underlies this work. Examples of their activities and achievements include:
Mysore Grahakara Parishat may be contacted at: President, Mysore Grahakara Parishat 6/1, Vivekananda Road Yadavagiri Mysore - 570 017 INDIA Telephone : 91-821-515150 Email: sgvombatkere@hotmail.com |