[Reader-list] Talk on Insurgency, Nov 12, Bombay

[Chandni Parekh]

>From Pervin

Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Citizens for Peace
Gateway House
and
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
invite you to a
discussion on
INSURGENCY AND COUNTER-INSURGENCY:
CHALLENGES OF BUILDING A SHARED PROSPERITY
Thursday, November 12th
National Gallery of Modern Art(NGMA), Sir Cowasji Jehangir Hall, Fort,
Mumbai
6.15 pm Tea
6:30 to 8:00pm Discussion
Chair:
Dr. Parasuraman, Director, Tata Institute of Social
Sciences
Panel will include:
Dr. Ajit Ranade, Chief Economist, Aditya Birla Group
Himanshu Kumar,Vanvasi Chetna Ashram, Bastar, Chhattisgarh
M.D. Nalapat, Professor of Geopolitics and UNESCO chair, Manipal
University
Dr. Nandini Sundar,Professor of Sociology, Delhi
University Author: Subalterns and Sovereigns: An Anthropological History of
Bastar
The escalation
of hostilities between Naxal/Maoist insurgents and government para-military
forces has put millions of lives in deep peril. While the conflict seems to
be
in the hinterland it has grave implications for both rural and urban India,
its
democracy, society, security, economy and foreign policy.
The complexity
of the issue means that no one entity – neither government, human rights
groups, armed forces or business – can create a solution alone. A
multi-stakeholder discussion, study and solution must be found.
This meeting is
the first such attempt to bring together different stakeholders and
understand
the ground realities of the issue. The panel will discuss a wide range
of concerns: What are the root causes of the problem? Are the Maoists Robin
Hoods or brutal insurgents? Are the adivasis victims, sympathizers or
perpetuators? How much support do the Maoists really have? What role have
the non-Maoist grassroots groups been playing and
what are their solutions within the framework of the Indian
constitution?
How has
business come to be embroiled in this? What role can it play as stakeholder?
What is the environmental impact of this insurgency? What is the foreign
policy
implication of the spread of the ‘red corridor?’ Finally, can citizens
develop
a constructive and creative response to this crisis? Can business evolve
ideas
for resolution of the conflict that ensure peace and justice for the
affected
and economic growth for all? RSVP
gulan at citizensforpeace.in<http://us.mc544.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=RSVPgulan%40citizensforpeace.in>