Land acquisition a major issue in infrastructure development: Cabinet Secretary
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Why in news
Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan reported that land acquisition accounted for 35% of resolved issues in the 50th PRAGATI meeting review of infrastructure projects.
Background
The 50th PRAGATI meeting reviewed over 3,300 infrastructure projects valued at ₹85 lakh crore. The Cabinet Secretary confirmed that the government intends to maintain the existing land acquisition policy.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyPRAGATI: Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation mechanism
- Fact35% of resolved infrastructure project issues were related to land acquisition
- FactTotal value of infrastructure projects reviewed: ₹85 lakh crore
For Mains
Q. Analyze the systemic bottlenecks in land acquisition that hinder India's infrastructure development and suggest measures to streamline the process while ensuring fair compensation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory friction: Conflict between rapid infrastructure expansion and private property rights
- Administrative bottleneck: Inter-state coordination gaps in land clearance and state-level bureaucratic delays
- Policy consistency: Maintaining existing land acquisition frameworks while addressing project-specific delays
Keywords: Infrastructure bottlenecks · Land acquisition · PRAGATI mechanism · Project implementation · Administrative efficiency
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