Hundreds of Banjari villagers on Monday locked the Sesa Sterlite’s Gate-2 and staged an agitation demanding jobs for local youths in its aluminium plant and peripheral development in the village. “The company had promised to give us jobs and to undertake developmental works in our village. Though years have passed, nothing has been done,” alleged Basudev Chechang, who participated in the agitation.
Similar was the voice of Sarita Bhainsa. “last time, company officials had assured us to resolve our issues in three days. But two months have passed, nothing has been done yet.” Meanwhile, the company spokesperson said villagers’ main demands regarding construction of roads, local employment and renovation of village pond have been sorted out.
“Work order for road construction has already been issued, and the work would start within 15 days. Similarly, youths registered with the Employment Exchange will be appointed under partner’s company initially, and later they will be taken in the Sesa Stelite on the basis of qualification,” the spokesperson said.