The Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) has submitted fresh requisition proposals to the Vikarabad district administration for acquiring land to establish a Multipurpose Industrial Park in the villages of Lagacherla and Polepally under Dudyal mandal. This follows the withdrawal of earlier land acquisition notifications intended for a proposed pharma village due to public dissent.
Background
- Initial Plans:
On June 7, 2024, TGIIC proposed the establishment of pharma villages across 1358.37 acres of land in Hakimpet, Polepally, and Lagacherla. Notifications for land acquisition included:- Polepally Village: 71.39 acres (notification published on August 3, 2024).
- Lagacherla Village: 632.26 acres (notification published on August 8, 2024).
- Public Protests:
These plans faced uproar from tribal farmers and villagers concerned about environmental and livelihood impacts. As a result, TGIIC withdrew the pharma village proposals.- Withdrawal notifications were issued for Polepally and Lagacherla in vernacular and English dailies.
New Proposal: Multipurpose Industrial Park
- Fresh Requisition:
TGIIC has submitted a fresh proposal to develop a Multipurpose Industrial Park, pivoting from the pharma village concept. - Administrative Actions:
- District Collector Prateek Jain has appointed the Sub-Collector of Tandur as the Land Acquisition Officer (LAO) for this project.
Key Details
- Status of Hakimpet Land:
While the earlier notification withdrawal applied to Polepally and Lagacherla, the status of the proposed land acquisition in Hakimpet remains unclear. - Land Acquisition Scope:
- The Multipurpose Industrial Park will aim to support a diverse range of industries instead of being restricted to pharmaceutical operations.
- Community Sentiment:
Despite the new proposal, farmer and villager dissent remains significant, reflecting ongoing concerns about land use, displacement, and environmental impact.
Implications
- Economic Growth:
The Multipurpose Industrial Park could catalyze industrial development and generate employment opportunities in the Vikarabad region. - Community Challenges:
Addressing the concerns of local farmers and tribal communities will be crucial for the project’s success and sustainability.
Future Steps
- Stakeholder Engagement:
Transparent dialogue with villagers and farmers will be essential to mitigate protests and foster community participation. - Environmental and Livelihood Considerations:
TGIIC must ensure compliance with environmental norms and provide adequate rehabilitation and compensation to affected communities. - Updates on Hakimpet:
Clarity on the status of land acquisition in Hakimpet is awaited.