Gujarat government agrees to double market price for farmers' land
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Why in news
The Gujarat government agreed to pay farmers double the market price for land acquisition to facilitate the installation of a 756 kV DC power line.
Background
The Gujarat government established a Market Rate Committee (MRC) to ensure transparent land valuation. The agreement includes paying compensation in a single advance installment and calculating the area based on a footprint larger than the base area of the electricity tower.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe power line project involves a 756 kV DC line.
- BodyMarket Rate Committee (MRC): A body established by the Gujarat government to determine actual market prices for land.
- FactThe government agreed to pay double the market price instead of the standard jantri rate.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in balancing infrastructure development with the protection of farmers' land rights and the importance of transparent compensation mechanisms in rural India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Valuation disparity: Conflict between government-fixed 'jantri' rates and actual market value during infrastructure projects.
- Procedural transparency: Role of independent committees in mitigating farmer grievances and ensuring equitable compensation.
- Livelihood security: Impact of land acquisition on rural agrarian economies and the necessity of advance payment models.
Keywords: Land Acquisition · Infrastructure Development · Compensation Mechanism · Transparency · Agrarian Rights
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