7.5.11

Jaitapur Compensation snippets

A week after a successful meeting between prime minister Manmohan Singh and chief minister Prithviraj Chavan in the presence of Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh over the controversial nuclear power project, the highest-ever compensation is on the cards for Jaitapur’s farmers. A senior revenue official said that in view of specific recommendations of the Ratnagiri district administration, a comprehensive package was on cards for the farmers. “It has been proposed to offer Rs 20-22 lakh per hectare to the farmers. We will place the proposal before the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) for approval. Since it’s a prestige issue, we will ensure that the farmers get the highest compensation,” he said. It has been proposed to acquire 938 hectares for the 10,000 mw nuclear power project in Jaitapur. Since the land is barren, as per provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, the farmers are eligible for Rs 50,000 to Rs 2.5 lakh per hectare. But, in view of the massive agitation launched by local farmers, it was proposed to enhance the amount to Rs 8-10 lakh. Now, it has been proposed to offer Rs 20-22 lakh. In addition, NPCIL will provide each family member a job or an additional compensation of Rs 5 lakh.

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