Kashmiris Concerned About Losing Orchards, Land Amid Modi’s Mega Projects
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Residents of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir express deep concerns over the loss of agricultural land as the government advances numerous infrastructure projects, Kashmir Media Service reported citing an article by Al Jazeera.
The construction of an engineering college in Pulwama threatens to displace thousands of cultivators, impacting the livelihoods of approximately 4 million people in the region. Locals report that recent government surveys indicate plans for new railway lines and residential complexes, which could decimate vital orchards and farmland.
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Many farmers, who rely on their land for income, are alarmed by the lack of consultation and compensation from authorities. Community members have organized protests, demanding the relocation of proposed projects that threaten their heritage and economic stability. Critics argue that these developments serve military interests and could alter the region’s demographic landscape, raising fears of a significant disruption to the local economy and community cohesion. Activists call for fair compensation practices in light of outdated legal frameworks governing land acquisition.