Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Adilabad Joint-Use Airfield Land Acquisition Reaches 2,009 Acres
The government plans to build a joint-use airfield near Adilabad.
Officials have announced plans to acquire 878.13 acres in Anukunta village.
This brings the announced acquisition total to about 2,009 acres.
Most of the land would be used by the Indian Air Force.
The rest would support civil aviation, repairs, cargo, and aircraft hangars.
The government has approved ₹2,278.14 crore for the project.
Farmers are worried because officials have not said how much they will be paid.
Officials must acquire the land and prepare a detailed project report before construction can begin.
Revenue officials notified the acquisition of 878.13 acres in Anukunta village for the proposed joint-use airfield.
The latest notification brings the planned acquisition total to 2,009.32 acres, while another project breakdown cites 2,009.23 acres.
The project has been allocated ₹2,278.14 crore under Telangana government GO-36 issued on July 25.
Of the planned land, 1,609.23 acres are intended for the Indian Air Force and 400 acres for civil aviation facilities.
Farmers are seeking clarity on compensation and may challenge the acquisition if they believe the offered prices are unreasonable.
- Who
- Telangana revenue officials, Adilabad Collector Rajarshi Shah, the Indian Air Force, and affected landowners and farmers.
- What
- Authorities are acquiring land for a proposed joint-use airfield, with the latest notification covering 878.13 acres in Anukunta village.
- When
- The latest notification was issued after earlier notifications on August 20 and September 6; the government directed officials to clear obstacles by December 31.
- Where
- Anukunta, Takli, Kachkanti, Arli (B), and Nishanghat villages near Adilabad town in Telangana.
- Why
- The land is needed for an Indian Air Force facility, a civil aviation enclave, MRO and cargo facilities, and hangars.
Farmers’ concerns
Officials’ and project proponents’ position
Compensation
Farmers’ concerns
Farmers want the land price declared before they agree to the acquisition and argue that land near Adilabad town has a high market value.
Officials’ and project proponents’ position
Revenue officials have not publicly disclosed the compensation price while issuing the notifications, and officials are conducting meetings with landowners to finalize it.
Acquisition timeline
Farmers’ concerns
Farmers say they are losing substantial land and may approach the courts if they do not receive a reasonable price.
Officials’ and project proponents’ position
The government has instructed officials to complete the process expeditiously, but a public representative involved in the project said acquisition could take nearly six more months.
Project development
Farmers’ concerns
Affected villagers are focused on protecting their land interests and have demanded clarity during upcoming gram sabhas.
Officials’ and project proponents’ position
The state must hand over the acquired land to the defence and civil aviation ministries before the Detailed Project Report and construction works can proceed.
- Latest acquisition
- 878.13 acres in Anukunta village
- Announced total
- 2,009.32 acres; another project breakdown states 2,009.23 acres
- Government sanction
- ₹2,278.14 crore under GO-36
- Indian Air Force allocation
- 1,609.23 acres
- Civil aviation allocation
- 400 acres for a civil aviation enclave, MRO, cargo facilities, and hangars
- Project timeline
- The government directed officials to complete the acquisition process and clear obstacles by December 31
- Construction status
- Construction is expected after land acquisition and preparation of the Detailed Project Report