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Environmental Justice and Caste Politics: Unpacking the Eco-Political Marginalization of Scheduled Castes in Assam

Author(s) Dr. Sarika Dixit, Prasanta Dutta
Country India
Abstract The discourse on environmental justice in India has largely focused on class, development, and industrial conflict, while caste-based ecological marginalization remains an underexplored dimension. This paper critically examines the intersection between environmental degradation and caste hierarchies in Assam, emphasizing how Scheduled Castes (SCs) experience systemic exclusion from ecological resources and environmental decision-making. Drawing upon the theoretical frameworks of Political Ecology and Environmental Justice, the study explores how ecological spaces are socially constructed and governed through caste-based power relations. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected from selected districts of Assam through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and analysis of policy documents. The findings reveal that Scheduled Castes disproportionately inhabit ecologically vulnerable areas, face restricted access to land and water, and are systematically marginalized in eco-political governance. Environmental degradation—manifested through floods, deforestation, and industrial pollution—exacerbates existing socio-economic inequalities and limits their capacity for social mobility. The paper argues that environmental justice in Assam cannot be realized without addressing caste-based structural inequities and incorporating Dalit perspectives into ecological policymaking. It concludes by recommending inclusive and caste-sensitive environmental governance frameworks that integrate ecological sustainability with social justice.
Keywords : Environmental justice, caste politics, political ecology, Scheduled Castes, Assam, eco-political marginalization.
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Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On 2024-12-06
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