Ludhiana Land Pooling: A Scaled-Down Ambitious Plan
Punjab’s Ludhiana district administration announced a revised target for its ambitious land pooling policy. Instead of the initially projected 45,000 acres, the district aims to acquire approximately 6,000 acres by the end of the year.
This significant reduction follows considerable opposition from local farmers. The government has adopted a phased approach to build trust and ensure smoother implementation.
The focus will initially be on acquiring land in specific, pre-identified zones within the district. This targeted strategy is intended to demonstrate the policy’s benefits and address farmer concerns.
The revised plan, while smaller in scope, represents a pragmatic adjustment to the initial, overly ambitious target. The success of this scaled-down approach will be crucial for the future of land acquisition projects in the state and will significantly impact Ludhiana’s development trajectory. The coming months will be critical in determining whether this revised strategy can successfully balance development needs with the concerns of the farming community.
