Govt. to directly purchase land in Ayyankuzhi for waste management project
The Kerala government is moving to directly purchase land in Ayyankuzhi to facilitate a new solid waste management project. The initiative aims to support families affected by industrial pollution while addressing regional waste disposal needs.
Why it matters
This project represents a significant infrastructure development aimed at balancing industrial growth with environmental and social rehabilitation in the region.
The land to be acquired at Ayyankuzhi near Ambalamugal as part of the rehabilitation of 40-odd families hit by industrial pollution will be directly purchased by the government from the owners utilising funds available under the government’s Kerala Solid Waste Management Project (KSWMP) aided by the World Bank.
The report provides a factual account of government policy and land acquisition procedures.
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