Punjab Cabinet Greenlights Changes to Land Pooling Policy
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet has approved revisions to its land pooling policy, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticizing opposition parties for what he calls misinformation about the scheme. Mann refuted claims from the opposition that the policy would “rob” farmers of their land, asserting that the agricultural community is supportive of the initiative. Last month, the Punjab Cabinet endorsed this land pooling policy, ensuring that no land will be forcibly acquired from owners. After a Cabinet meeting, Mann stated that the opposition’s assertion that land registries will cease once a notification is issued is unfounded. He explained that if an…