Day 77 – Q 2. Why is acquisition of land a major impediment in the development process? What steps can be taken to make this process smooth and equitable?
2. Why is acquisition of land a major impediment in the development process? What steps can be taken to make this process smooth and equitable?
Introduction:
Land acquisition is required for most of the nation building projects, however, it is not a simple process and is often the sole impediment in the development.
Body:
Impediment in the development process:
- Delays important infrastructure projects and increases their costs making them unsustainable.
- Increasing NPAs in infrastructure sector can be attributed to some extent to the delays in land acquisition.
- Inadequate compensation to the owners, mostly poor farmers exclude them from agriculture as well as prevent them from a decent living standard.
- Using agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes, on one hand creates infrastructure whereas on the other hand serves as an impediment in the food security.
- Poor land acquisition policies in one region can transfer the development to other regions with favorable policies.
Steps to make it smooth and equitable:
- The land to be acquired from the land owners should be acquired either on a long lease or in the form of equity for the proposed business. This option will ensure a steady income for the affected families.
- The role of governments should be restricted to ensuring that adequate provisions are made for the protection of interests of the landless tillers of the land to be acquired.
- In case of outright sale, open bidding through minimum prices acceptable to all landholders.
- Skill development and employment to the displaced population.
Conclusion:
Write a brief conclusion.
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