Local farmers have opposed the Purandar airport project, which was originally planned to span 7,000 acres. As a result, the land acquisition was reduced to roughly 3,000 acres and the plan was scaled back. To ensure transparency, the administration has started removing Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) stamps from the 7/12 extracts of land that are no longer part of the acquisition.
This move allows farmers in those areas to freely sell, mortgage, or develop their land. Only 3,000 acres are now set to be acquired, while the remaining land will remain unaffected. Farmers are still free to voluntarily donate land for the airport if they wish.
Nearly 56% of the required landowners have already given their consent, with the deadline for submission set for September 18. While the removal of MIDC stamps is welcomed by many, some farmers remain concerned about receiving fair compensation for their land.
Source: Hindustan Times