Farmers up in arms against revival of Nandagudi township project near Bengaluru
The Hindu
A township at Nandagudi was first proposed in 2002. In 2006, when H.D. Kumaraswamy was the chief minister, a preliminary notification was issued to acquire land.
Farmers are up in arms against the proposal by the government of Karnataka to revive the township project at Nandagudi, Hoskote taluk, that was shelved in 2016. The State Government is now planning to acquire 18,500 acres of land in 36 villages for this mega project.
The Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA) recently revived the project and sent a proposal to the State Government and for Cabinet nod. A senior BMRDA official said that the authority will issue a notification for acquisition of land after the State Cabinet approves the project.
The project is part of three self-contained work-and-play model satellite townships proposed around Bengaluru at Bidadi, Solur near Magadi, and at Nandagudi in Hoskote taluk. These satellite townships are located at strategic locations along the upcoming Satellite Township Ring Road (STRR).
Farmers and landowners of Nandagudi held a protest on November 4 against the proposal.
“Our land is fertile. We grow ragi and guava in abundance. We do not want the BMRDA to acquire our land. We have been successfully resisting the acquisition since 2006. We will continue to do so,” said H. N. Kenchegowda, a farmer who has been one of the local leaders opposing the township project.
Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar visited Nandagudi a few months ago, following which the township project was revived.
“Following Mr. Shivakumar’s visit, Hoskote MLA Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda held a meeting with the farmers of the area about reviving the township project. The farmers opposed the project tooth and nail during the meeting after which he informed that he would discuss the matter with Mr. Shivakumar yet again. But now, we hear that the proposal has been sent to the State Cabinet for approval,” Mr. Kenchegowda said.
CHD Group, a Mangaluru-based health organisation, holds UNFCCC accreditation to engage in observership, participation and dialogue in the high-level climate meetings to discuss, contribute, strategize, negotiate and ideate various climate goals, committed contributions and build advocacy for a better future.
The IADFAC food testing laboratory, approved by FSSAI and accredited by NABL, has confirmed that 31 food samples were unsafe while four others were of substandard quality.
Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora discusses potential for second IFSC in Mumbai and Maharashtra's infrastructure challenges at Hindu's Poll Arena.
The Google News algorithm was fooled and spammed by a hacked Hyderabad government website.
Madhya Pradesh forest department to use satellite collars to track elephants after recent deaths in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Salman Khan receives ₹5 crore threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Mumbai police launch probe.
India and ASEAN collaboration crucial for addressing contemporary issues, ensuring food and health security, and political challenges in shared region.
A township at Nandagudi was first proposed in 2002. In 2006, when H.D. Kumaraswamy was the chief minister, a preliminary notification was issued to acquire land.
Delhi's Aagaaz Theatre Trust empowers marginalized communities through theatre, with founder Sanyukta Saha receiving the Shankar Nag Theatre Award.
Google Cloud has launched support programmes for early-stage AI startups to accelerate their growth.
Debranning millets reduces nutrients, increases carbs, and affects health benefits, emphasizing the importance of consuming whole grains.