Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Farmers Demand Compensation for Gosikhurd Dam Project
Farmers and families affected by the Gosikhurd Dam project are upset and want the government to help them.
They're asking for money to make up for the problems the project has caused.
The project was supposed to bring water to a lot of land, but it hasn't worked as planned.
The farmers' group says not enough land is getting water.
They say the government isn't doing enough to help and the water is polluted.
They want more money, and they want the government to meet with them regularly.
They also point out that previous reports have said there were problems with the project's planning and execution.
Farmers affected by the Gosikhurd Dam project demand adequate compensation.
The Sangharsh Samiti accused the government of neglecting affected families' needs.
The project has reportedly failed to bring the promised land under irrigation.
The committee demands compensation as per the National Rehabilitation Policy.
A 2018 CAG report flagged poor planning, cost overruns, and delayed rehabilitation.
- Who
- Members of the Gosikhurd Prakalpgrast Sangharsh Samiti, affected farmers, and government officials.
- What
- A committee representing farmers demands adequate compensation and action regarding the Gosikhurd Dam project.
- When
- The press conference occurred on Monday; the project has been ongoing for some time with reported issues between 2012 and 2017.
- Where
- Nagpur, India, concerning the Gosikhurd Dam project.
- Why
- Due to alleged government negligence, poor planning, and unmet promises related to the Gosikhurd Dam project.
Sangharsh Samiti's Demands
Government's Actions (or Inactions)
Compensation and Rehabilitation
Sangharsh Samiti's Demands
The Sangharsh Samiti demands adequate compensation as per the National Rehabilitation Policy 2007 and Maharashtra State Rehabilitation Act 1999 (specifically, Rs 10 lakh per family).
Government's Actions (or Inactions)
The government has allegedly neglected the demands of those displaced and has shown indifference.
Committee Meetings
Sangharsh Samiti's Demands
The Sangharsh Samiti demands that the Gosikhurd Prakalp Stariya Vyavasthapan Samiti convene immediately, or they will take the matter to court.
Government's Actions (or Inactions)
The Gosikhurd Prakalp Stariya Vyavasthapan Samiti has met infrequently.
- Project Name
- Gosikhurd National Irrigation Project (GNIP)
- Affected Villages
- 85 fully and 183 partially affected
- Affected Families (PAFs)
- 14,984
- PAFs Resettled (Reported)
- 12,298
- Land Expected Under Irrigation
- 2,50,800 hectares
- Irrigation Achieved (Approx.)
- Under 40% (claimed by Sangharsha Samiti); 20% (due to lack of infrastructure)