Farmers’ groups demand withdrawal of Bidadi township project, oppose acquisition of 9,640 acres
Farmers' groups in Karnataka are demanding the withdrawal of the proposed Bidadi Integrated Satellite Township project, citing concerns over land acquisition affecting 9,640 acres of fertile agricultural land. They argue that the project threatens the livelihoods of thousands of farmers and the local agricultural economy. Despite ongoing protests and objections from farmers, the state government has continued with the project approval process.
- ▪The Bidadi project is alleged to destroy fertile agricultural land and threaten farmers' livelihoods.
- ▪More than 3,500 farmers have submitted objections against the land acquisition.
- ▪Farmers have been protesting for over 428 days against the project approval.
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Samyukta Horata - Karnataka, a coalition of farmers, workers, dalits and student groups, on Monday demanded that the Karnataka government immediately withdraw the proposed Bidadi Integrated Satellite Township project and cancel the ongoing land acquisition process for nearly 9,640 acres in Ramanagara district, alleging that the project would destroy fertile agricultural land and threaten the livelihoods of thousands of farmers.Leaders of the organisation, along with affected farmers, said the project was “anti-farmer” and environmentally destructive. The land identified for acquisition is spread across 25 villages coming under Byramangala and Kanchugaranahalli gram panchayat limits in Bidadi hobli of Ramanagara district.
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