Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Farmers Accuse APCRDA of Coercion, Report to ADB and WB
Farmers in Amaravati are upset because they believe the government, specifically the APCRDA, is trying to force them off their land.
They filed a complaint with the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank.
The farmers say APCRDA removed fences from their fields and wants them to leave.
When the farmers tried to file a police report, they were told to give up their land instead.
The farmers are asking the banks to investigate APCRDA and protect them from losing their land, livelihoods, and dignity, alleging these actions violate the Banks' policies.
Farmers from Mandadam village filed a complaint with ADB and WB.
Farmers allege APCRDA is coercing them to vacate agricultural land.
APCRDA officials removed fencing from fields, claimed for a private hotel.
Farmers attempted to file a police complaint, but were discouraged.
Farmers seek investigation and protection from the banks.
- Who
- Farmers from Mandadam village, APCRDA officials
- What
- Complaint against APCRDA for alleged threats and coercion.
- When
- Not Specified in Article
- Where
- Amaravati Capital Region, Mandadam village, Thullur Police Station
- Why
- To report alleged violations of ADB and World Bank safeguard policies.
Farmers
APCRDA
Land Ownership
Farmers
Farmers claim they are being forced to relinquish their land, despite not agreeing to the Land Pooling Scheme.
APCRDA
Not available in the provided text.
Treatment of Farmers
Farmers
Farmers claim they are facing threats, coercion, and intimidation from APCRDA officials.
APCRDA
Not available in the provided text.
- Organizations Involved
- Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank (WB), Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA)
- Location
- Amaravati Capital Region, Mandadam village, Thullur Police Station
- Complaint
- Allegations of threats and coercion regarding land
- Alleged Actions
- Forcible removal of fencing, pressure to vacate land
- Farmers' Demand
- Investigation and protection against harassment