Renewed Protests At Tata Nano Plant in Orissa

hanmust · 9th August 2008, 16:07

Fresh protests have struck again at the Singur plant for Tata Nano in Orissa. It is feared that the current protests from the political opposition against the land seizures may threaten the probable launch of Tata Nano in India. The much awaited world's cheapest car has been under threat from all corners ever since it made its debut at the Delhi Auto Expo in January 2008.

The input costs have escalated including steel and rubber prices. Moreover, the interest rates for car loans have hiked thrice due to rising inflation. However, the biggest threats from the land owners in Orissa continue to loom over the Nano project.

Government has acquired about 1000 acres of land from the farmers for the Nano project. Some of the farmers allege that they did not receive their dues which were promised by the government as compensation in lieu of the land. Moreover, 400 acres of the land is still being claimed by the farmers who do not wish to claim the compensation but ask for the land itself. Fresh protests at the Singur plant have struck again and one of the countless fights between the farmers and the police at Singur has begun again. Presumably, the farmers gain their support from the communist opposition which were routed in May elections.

Source:http://www.cartradeindia.com/news/renewed-protests-at-tata-nano-plant-in-orissa-110339.html

senindra · 9th August 2008, 16:12

My geography ain't the best but as far as I knew Singur was in West Bengal, or is this some other plant from Tata in Orissa ? ?

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Fresh protests have struck again at the Singur plant for Tata Nano in Orissa.
Source:http://www.cartradeindia.com/news/renewed-protests-at-tata-nano-plant-in-orissa-110339.html

sridhga · 9th August 2008, 16:13

Singur is in WB. Not in Orissa.

AbhiJ · 9th August 2008, 20:27

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Originally Posted by sridhga

Singur is in WB. Not in Orissa.

Yeah, although at this point I bet Ratan Tata must be wishing that it was in Orissa

senindra · 9th August 2008, 20:28

LOL

... Or anywhere else on planet earth but NOT WB!

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Yeah, although at this point I bet Ratan Tata must be wishing that it was in Orissa

Gautam Misra · 9th August 2008, 21:04

Even in Orissa they would have faced problems. We have POSCO, a steel major, trying to establish a plant here in Orissa. The Tatas have also run into rough weather with their Gopalpur Port Project at Berhampur, Orissa.

1100D · 9th August 2008, 23:39

The last I heard/read that the protests were on the wane and even the opposition was trying for a face saver as it does not want to be seen as a hurdle for thousands of Jobs generated in the area. Talks are on, I guess. The reporter of this article seems to have woken up from a fresh slumber.

khan_sultan · 10th August 2008, 07:03

But from the latest news, it seems that the Nano will be rolling out from the Uttranchal plant.

So whats the protest in Singur now? That the Nano should be rolled out from Singur

snaronikar · 10th August 2008, 12:13

Why does not he come to Karnataka? He anyways has lands in Dharwad. He can construct a bigger plant at Dharwad. Moreover, the Karnataka Government would be more than happy to facilitate the new plant of Tata.

mjothi · 10th August 2008, 12:15

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Why does not he come to Karnataka? He anyways has lands in Dharwad. He can construct a bigger plant at Dharwad. Moreover, the Karnataka Government would be more than happy to facilitate the new plant of Tata.

I guess it should be the loand price, labour price. Also if I am right, he gets some tax holidays in there. Right?

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hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 262 Times View My Garage	Renewed Protests At Tata Nano Plant in Orissa Fresh protests have struck again at the Singur plant for Tata Nano in Orissa. It is feared that the current protests from the political opposition against the land seizures may threaten the probable launch of Tata Nano in India. The much awaited world's cheapest car has been under threat from all corners ever since it made its debut at the Delhi Auto Expo in January 2008. The input costs have escalated including steel and rubber prices. Moreover, the interest rates for car loans have hiked thrice due to rising inflation. However, the biggest threats from the land owners in Orissa continue to loom over the Nano project. Government has acquired about 1000 acres of land from the farmers for the Nano project. Some of the farmers allege that they did not receive their dues which were promised by the government as compensation in lieu of the land. Moreover, 400 acres of the land is still being claimed by the farmers who do not wish to claim the compensation but ask for the land itself. Fresh protests at the Singur plant have struck again and one of the countless fights between the farmers and the police at Singur has begun again. Presumably, the farmers gain their support from the communist opposition which were routed in May elections. Source:http://www.cartradeindia.com/news/renewed-protests-at-tata-nano-plant-in-orissa-110339.html
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9th August 2008, 16:13	#3
sridhga BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 190 Thanked: 39 Times	Singur is in WB. Not in Orissa.
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Gautam Misra BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bhubaneshwar Posts: 222 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	Even in Orissa they would have faced problems. We have POSCO, a steel major, trying to establish a plant here in Orissa. The Tatas have also run into rough weather with their Gopalpur Port Project at Berhampur, Orissa. Last edited by Gautam Misra : 9th August 2008 at 21:12.
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1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,079 Times View My Garage	The last I heard/read that the protests were on the wane and even the opposition was trying for a face saver as it does not want to be seen as a hurdle for thousands of Jobs generated in the area. Talks are on, I guess. The reporter of this article seems to have woken up from a fresh slumber.
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khan_sultan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Noida/Bangalore Posts: 4,925 Thanked: 5,853 Times View My Garage	But from the latest news, it seems that the Nano will be rolling out from the Uttranchal plant. So whats the protest in Singur now? That the Nano should be rolled out from Singur
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snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Why does not he come to Karnataka? He anyways has lands in Dharwad. He can construct a bigger plant at Dharwad. Moreover, the Karnataka Government would be more than happy to facilitate the new plant of Tata.
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