Archive · 23 Dec 2025
VSP Displaced Families Demand Justice Through Protest
A long time ago, families in Visakhapatnam gave up their land and homes to build the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.
They were promised jobs, but many are still without work after 40 years.
Now, these families are very upset and are planning a special protest where they will ask for money to show how much they are suffering.
They want the government to give them land and money to help them live better.
They are asking for help from other people and groups to support their cause.
They say they will keep protesting until they get what they deserve.
Displaced families of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) have been waiting for justice for over four decades.
Nearly 8,500 R Card holders remain jobless despite promises of employment made during the land acquisition.
The families, along with their unions, have intensified their agitation and announced a 'begging protest' on January 4 at Old Gajuwaka Junction.
Their core demands include the distribution of surplus land and a monthly livelihood allowance of Rs 25,000 until land distribution is completed.
The protest is organized by the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Displaced Persons Contract Labour Union, Steel United Front, and Joint Action Committee, involving representatives from 64 affected villages.
- Who
- Displaced families of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) and their representatives
- What
- A 'begging protest' to demand justice and livelihood support
- When
- January 4 at 9 am
- Where
- Old Gajuwaka Junction, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To protest against the long-denied justice and livelihood support promised to them for over four decades
- Number of Displaced Families
- 8,500
- Location of Protest
- Old Gajuwaka Junction, Visakhapatnam
- Date of Protest
- January 4
- Time of Protest
- 9 am
- Core Demands
- Distribution of surplus land, monthly livelihood allowance of Rs 25,000
- Organizations Involved
- Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Displaced Persons Contract Labour Union, Steel United Front, Joint Action Committee
- Number of Affected Villages
- 64