West Bengal Government Commits to Expedite Land Acquisition for Border Fence
The West Bengal government has pledged to speed up the process of land acquisition to facilitate the construction of a border fence along the India-Bangladesh border within 45 days, according to state minister Ashok Kirtania.
Kirtania, who is also responsible for the Food and Supply department, recently visited his constituency in North 24 Parganas district to assess the situation. During his visit, he mentioned that while most land acquisition in the area is progressing smoothly, resistance has been noted in Basirhat, where residents are refusing to relocate or accept rehabilitation offers.
Background of the Initiative
- The recently installed BJP government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has outlined this initiative in its inaugural cabinet meeting.
- The government has approved the transfer of about 600 acres of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) to complete the fencing project.
The government's commitment to expedite the land acquisition process is expected to bring relief to the people of West Bengal, who have been affected by the delay in the construction of the border fence.
Key Facts:- Land acquisition to be completed within 45 days.
- Resistance noted in Basirhat, where residents are refusing to relocate or accept rehabilitation offers.
- Government has approved the transfer of about 600 acres of land to the BSF.