BSY Knocks At Centre's Door For Aid

On Monday, he replied to Union environment and forests minister Jairam Ramesh's letter to the government on February 8, saying 450 families are living in the forest as per the Centre's estimation, who have to be relocated. "We need substantial assistance from the Centre. We have estimated that Rs 50 crore is required for effective relocation of tribals.''

Though Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Ltd has been closed in accordance with the Karnataka high court judgment, the company physically exists with skeletal staff, and all its buildings and structures are intact. Read the full report here.

Source: Times News Network, Bangalore.