Resolution passed concerning Dalits at the European Parliament

Resolution passed concerning Dalits at the European Parliament

A resolution passed to advocate in favor of the rights of the Dalits populations ("untouchables") in India and to criticize the indian governement ...

30 Jan 2013

P.V. Rajagopal as speaker in a Conference in Dornach on February 6th

P.V. Rajagopal as speaker in a Conference in Dornach on February 6th

P.V. Rajagopal will be a key speaker in a four days conference which will take place in Dornach, next to Basel (Switzerland) between February 6th ...

29 Jan 2013

Call for global solidarity from P.V. Rajagopal

Call for global solidarity from P.V. Rajagopal

I am writing to you to appeal for actions in solidarity with the people of Dhinkia and the surrounding village  whose struggle against the ...

23 Jan 2013

22 Jan 2013

Indian Government approves higher funds for housing policies

Indian Government approves higher funds for housing policies

"The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the Ministry of Rural Development’s proposal to raise the unit cost under Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY), keeping in view the steep increase in the cost of materials. According to the approved cost, in plain areas, unit assistance under the scheme has been raised from Rs 45,000 to Rs 70,000 and from Rs 48,500 to Rs 75,000 in hilly and difficult areas, an official release said." The Indira Awaas Yojana is a governmental social welfare programme to provide housing for the rural poor in India.

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2 Dec 2012

Is right to land for shelter a human right?

Is right to land for shelter a human right?

Join the online discussion on the land portal : Is the right to land for shelter a human right? The discussion will last from December 5th to 21st.