Commercial Plots for Project-Affected Farmers in New Nagpur
Representative AI image NAGPUR: Maharashtra’s Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule introduced a “historic” package for the New Nagpur initiative on Friday. He stated that landowners affected by acquisitions would now receive commercial plots alongside monetary compensation, as the government began gathering eligibility lists for a potential farm loan waiver. During a media briefing in Nagpur, Bawankule highlighted that the updated package represents a significant shift from the previous policy, which only provided financial compensation. Under the new framework, farmers in commercial zones will also receive developed plots, reinforcing support for the project and expediting the city’s growth. Additionally, the state launched…