Helping Hand For Unemployed People

Odisha has been the hub of business since ancient times. The ports of Odisha were major trade centers of the world in the past. Even in this millennium, industrialists are willing to set up their industries in Odisha. This may seem detrimental to indigenous property. However, the purpose of foreign industries is primarily targeted towards utilization of abundant natural resources to gain profits. To compensate for the space and resources consumed by them, a lot of rehabilitation packages are offered. These packages include residential facilities and jobs for unemployed inhabitants. These prospects are introduced by many of the mega industrial houses as a part of human resource management. In short, industrial growth in Odisha would certainly benefit the local population to a large extent. 

Despite the advantages facilitated by industries venturing into Odisha, people are being misguided in order to abstain from establishment of industries. This fact led to the formation of “Posco Jana Sampark Vikash Parishad” by Mr. Bapi Sarkhel. This organization’s prime aim was to generate Pro-Posco awareness among people. The untiring efforts of holding frequent village level meetings at Nuagaon and Gadakujang Gram Panchayats and the villages of Noliasahi, Patana and Govindpur have shown fruitful outcomes and people have developed Pro-Posco feeling among themselves. These activities established Mr. Bapi Sarkhel as a bridge between the government and the villagers in relevance to the controversial POSCO project.

The year 2009 saw the foundation of the Paradeep Erasama Industrial Development Council or PEIDC. It played a significant role in bridging the gaps between government agencies and local residents. Mr. Bapi Sarkhel was the name which initiated a pro-industrial outlook in the minds of the local inhabitants and thus opening the gates to imminent industrial progress in the form of PEIDC. Another organization named as “POSCO KRIYANUSHTAN COMMITTEE” was formed to enhance the reach of PEIDC and create favorable vibes among the local population. The contribution of Mr. Bapi Sarkhel towards the struggle for achieving industrial growth in the state of Odisha is undeniable.