Hydrocarbon Exploration in Tamil Nadu: Protests and Implications

NewsClick brings to you an in-depth analysis of hydrocarbon exploration in India, particularly in Delta region of Tamil Nadu. Several protests have taken place in the state against the exploration by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation in the past, and protesters continue to raise their voice against new projects, in which Vedanta Resources Limited has major stakes. Vasudevan, a chartered engineer and energy auditor, who has experience of more than 30 years in the field, talks to NewsClick in this regard.