RRR project oustees resolve to step up fight fair compensation

At a meeting held in Choutuppal town on Friday, the farmers demanded that the government either realign the road plan sparing their agriculture lands or ensure payment of market value as compensation

Hyderabad: Farmers in Yadadri Bhongir district are intensifying their fight for fair compensation for land being acquired for the Regional Ring Road (RRR) project.

At a meeting held in Choutuppal town on Friday, the farmers demanded that the government either realign the road plan sparing their agriculture lands or ensure payment of market value as compensation.

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The meeting saw a significant turnout of farmers, many of whom have small landholdings. The registration value of their land is between Rs 7 lakhs to 8 lakhs per acre, while the market value is estimated to be over Rs 2 crores per acre. In Choutuppal mandal alone, 200 farmers are set to lose 189 acres of land.

Major landowners, including Chintala Damodar Reddy and Buru Krishna Reddy, have called on the government to consider allotting land in lieu of the land being acquired from them.

The farmers have resolved to start relay protests at Indira Park in Hyderabad, bringing together all landowners displaced by the RRR project across various districts.

The farmers argue that the compensation offered through standard procedures is significantly lower than the market value, leading to substantial financial losses.

They are urging the government to adopt a justified approach to the land acquisition process, reflecting the true value of their land and the emotional and financial impact of displacement.

The Regional Ring Road project, a 340-km, four-lane access-controlled expressway around Hyderabad, aims to enhance connectivity and support regional development.

However, the land acquisition process has faced resistance from local bodies and farmers, who are demanding fair compensation and better resettlement options.