Environmental Governance in India: A Case Study of Plachimada, Kerala

Abstract

Governments often provide space for operation to multinational companies (MNCs), but the state does not assess the impact these companies have on the area and its people. Such ill-informed decisions often cause environmental damages. Environmental governance connects the public policies, environment, and people. This article discusses the case of Plachimada, Kerala, India, which witnessed the establishment of a soft-drink bottling plant by Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd. With the commencement of operation, the near-by areas started experiencing conditions which were never felt before the advent of the soft-drink giant. The article will be highlighting the struggles of Adivasis through broad terms of environmental governance, human rights, public policy, and corporate social responsibility.