Workshop on Capacity Building for Resettlement and Rehabilitation of Project Displaced People

Rescheduling of the Workshop on Capacity Building
for Resettlement and Rehabilitation of Project Displaced People

February 27-28, 2023
At
India International Centre, New Delhi

Objectives:

  • to familiarize the participants with the complex issues surrounding land acquisition and resettlement
  • to develop among them ability to do Social Impact Assessment and resettlement planning
  • to enhance implementation and monitoring skills.

Participants:

  • senior/middle level government officials,
  • industry managers,
  • NGOs,
  • academics, and
  • those working on internationally-funded projects.

Course Contents:

  • Land Acquisition Law and Rehabilitation Policy: A Historical Perspective
  • Land Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013: Background, Context and Implementation
  • Social Impact Assessment
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Tribal and Gender Issues in Resettlement Projects
  • Social Movements against Displacements
  • Resettlement and Rehabilitation: Case Studies
  • Relocation and Resettlement in Urban Areas
  • Best Practices in Resettlement & Rehabilitation

Course Contribution:

Revised Contributory Fee: INR 5,000;
Concessional Rates for Students and NGOs: INR 3,000

Need-based modest accommodation will be provided to a limited number of outstation participants.

Last date for receiving application/nominations is 5 February 2023.

For further information, please contact
Dr Nivedita Sharma
Assistant Professor
Council for Social Development, Delhi
Phone: 011-24692655/234
Email: nivedita@csdindia.org