Thread by @KokkaChammam

A few of us social, ecological & legal researchers have reviewed the #draftLDAR2021 & analysed consequences for Lakshadweep's ecology society & livelihoods

We seek its withdrawal

Our statement & critical analysis
bit.ly/tlrc_open

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First we enlist particular issues with the #draftLDAR2021 from an ecological, social, livelihoods and legal perspective

Read Annexure 1 …shadweepresearchcollective.weebly.com/annexures

Our main findings:

1. The #draftLDAR2021 can severely erode the ecological resilience and future habitability of Lakshadweep through incautious land use changes.

Read Annexure 2
…shadweepresearchcollective.weebly.com/annexures

2. The #draftLDAR2021 is blind to customary land tenure & resource governance in Lakshadweep and disregards the importance of Commons (beaches & lagoons) in society

Read Annexure 3 …shadweepresearchcollective.weebly.com/annexures

3. The #draftLDAR2021 threatens pole-and-line fisheries - the prevailing livelihood activity in Lakshadweep - by severing its connections to land.

Read Annexure 4 …shadweepresearchcollective.weebly.com/annexures

4. The #draftLDAR2021 paves the way for 'tourism development' modelled on Maldives. This is not feasible for Lakshadweep given differences in geography, ecology, socio-politics & economy between the two regions
Are there better development frameworks to emulate?

Read Annexure 5

5. The #draftLDAR2021 violates fundamental rights of the citizens of Lakshadweep, is contrary to important Constitutional principles, other legislations and Supreme Court orders.

Read Annexure 6 …shadweepresearchcollective.weebly.com/annexures

We hope this combined effort based on decades of research adds weight to the voices of the people in Lakshadweep. #SaveLakshadweep

We hope this effort based on decades of research adds weight to the voices of the people of Lakshadweep.
#SaveLakshadweep