Gangavaram port strike talks remain inconclusive
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Visakhapatnam: The talks initiated by Adani Gangavaram Port Limited (AGPL) with the striking employees to revive its operations remained inconclusive. The talks were held following a directive by the Andhra Pradesh High Court. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Director GJ Rao and AGPL CEO Amit Malik invited the workers for talks on Wednesday.
But when they tried to enter the port for discussions, the rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) employees did not allow them inside despite the High Court’s directive, the port said in a release.
On Thursday, the Adani representatives made another attempt. Though the meeting was cordial, the R&R workers refused to resume operations, including supply of cargo to Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), until all their demands are met.
It may be recalled that the port faced a series of protests over the past few years. It actively engaged with the project-affected families, especially R&R employees, to resolve their concerns.
