Tension prevailed in Damargidda as farmers protested against delay in compensation for lands acquired under the Narayanpet-Kodangal Lift Irrigation Scheme, briefly halting reservoir works before officials assured them of payment and proceeded with the ground-breaking ceremony.
Farmers losing land to the Narayanpet–Kodangal Lift Irrigation Scheme are demanding compensation at market value. They warned of intensified protests and urged the government to stop land acquisition until an official assurance is made. Minister Srihari met the farmers.
Farmers in Makthal and neighbouring areas are up in arms against the State government’s plans to acquire their lands for the Narayanpet-Kodangal Lift Irrigation scheme
