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Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
Jharkhand Alternative Development Forum (JADFO) is an informal association of the persons of the civil society engaged in the alternative development process in the state. It has representation from the people at the grassroots, social activists, NGOs, academicians, researchers, media persons and practitioners in the Small Scale Industries in Ranchi. Members S.N. Name 1. Dr. Ram Dayal Munda 2. Dr. B. P. Keshri 3. Sanjay Bosu Mullick 4. P.P. Verma 5. Alex Ekka 6. Kumar Sanjay 7. Bikash Singh 8. Ranjit Tibrewal 9. R.P. Shahi 10. Binod Poddar 11. Stan Lourduswamy 12. Vasvi Kiro 13. Xavier Kujur Contacts- 9835514004, 9973511442

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Alternative Model of Development is aimed towards

• Rural development as opposed to urban
• Investment in and modernization of agriculture and afro-based industries
• Promotion of small and cottage industries in the rural areas
• Minimal or no displacement opportunities in the rural hinterland to discourage migration to urban centers
• Development projects based on People’s Plan with grassroots participation
• Community control over natural resources and community ownership of projects
• Protection of nature and environment along with rural growth

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