Explore the dual nature of participation in extractive governance. This insightful analysis dissects how participatory mechanisms in vital resource extraction projects can both empower marginalized communities and create new forms of control. Critically examining everything from consultations to FPIC, the book reveals the tension between governance technologies and genuine resistance work. Essential for students, researchers, and professionals in India’s environmental policy, development studies, and resource management sectors, this work offers crucial perspectives on legitimacy, effectiveness, and community-led governance in challenging contexts.