BRS Misleading On Vikarabad Land Acquisition: Minister

Telangana IT and Industries Minister Sridhar Babu today alleged that leaders of the BRS were attempting to politicise the farmer protests in the Vikarabad district and mislead people on land acquisition.

He said that the political yatras undertaken by the BRS were aimed at creating confusion among farmers, casting aspersions on the government, and hindering industrial development and investments in the State.

Terming the criticism by the opposition leaders as crocodile tears, Babu said that Vikarabad was neglected during the previous regime, and that the district was now being brought into the development mainstream through planned industrial and infrastructure initiatives.

Speaking about the need for land for industrial growth, he said that existing industrial parks including Chandanvelly and Sitarampur had limited land available for new units, while some parcels were affected by legal disputes and lack of access infrastructure. In this context, he said, the government had decided to create a land bank for future industrial requirements.

The minister added that areas including Kodangal and Pargi had been identified for industrial expansion, with proposals to improve connectivity through radial roads and the Regional Ring Road (RRR).

He also said land acquisition would be undertaken strictly in accordance with the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, following due process, including the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and necessary approvals.

Dismissing allegations regarding unfair compensation as baseless, Babu said that affected landowners would be provided compensation and rehabilitation benefits, including house sites, in accordance with the law.

The minister said that industrial development would generate employment, reduce migration and improve infrastructure in the region. He urged farmers not to be misled by politically motivated campaigns, and assured them that the government would ensure justice and support for all affected families.