In Chapter 1, we saw what may be development for one may be destructive for others. The setting of SEZs has been opposed by some people in India. Find out who are these people and why are they opposing it.

Farmers and Agricultural Communities, Environmental Activists, Political Opponents etc are people who are against SEZs. The following factors are responsible for SEZs being opposed:

1. Farmers often oppose SEZs due to concerns over land acquisition. SEZs typically require large tracts of land, which may lead to displacement of farming communities and loss of agricultural livelihoods.
2. Environmentalists and activists raise concerns about the ecological impact of SEZs. They argue that SEZs can lead to environmental degradation, including pollution, depletion of natural resources, and loss of biodiversity.
3. Opposition political parties and leaders have criticized SEZs on various grounds, including allegations of corruption in land acquisition and tax incentives, concerns over economic inequalities exacerbated by SEZ development, and the prioritization of corporate interests over broader social welfare.