Protest by people displaced by Hidkal Dam continues in Belagavi
Farmers displaced by the Hidkal Dam project in Belagavi are in their third day of protest, demanding fair compensation and proper rehabilitation. They allege that officials submitted fake records to undervalue their land and are calling for the suspension of those responsible.
Why it matters
This protest underscores the ongoing tension between infrastructure development and the rights of displaced rural populations in India, highlighting issues of administrative transparency.
The day-and-night protest seeking fair compensation and proper rehabilitation for land acquired from farmers for the Hidkal Dam project entered the third day in Belagavi on Thursday.
During the protest by farmers from 24 villages being staged in front of the office of North Zone of Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited (KNNL) of the Irrigation Department, the protestors brought their cattle to the protest site. Now, they are camping with their cattle at the protest venue.
The farmers are upset that improper land acquisition compensation was fixed and no proper rehabilitation measures have been taken up. The protest began on Tuesday night.
Farmers from Mastaholi, Gudaganatti, Beeranaholi, Suthagatti and Jarakiholi villages are part of the agitation. They have accused officers of deliberately fixing low rates for acquired land and delaying compensation.
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