Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Maharashtra to Allow Tribals to Lease Barren Land
The Maharashtra government is planning a new law.
This law will let tribal people lease their unused land to companies.
The goal is to give tribal farmers extra money.
Companies might use the land for things like solar panels, paying the farmers yearly.
The government will make sure the deals are fair, and the tribal people still own the land.
The minimum amount the tribal person will earn is ₹50,000 per acre annually.
Some politicians are worried it will help big companies more than the tribal people.
Maharashtra will introduce a law allowing tribal farmers to lease barren land.
Tribals can lease land to private entities for income generation.
Leases require district collector involvement for transparency.
Minimum lease rent will be Rs 50,000 per acre annually.
Congress alleges the law favors industrialists, potentially exploiting tribals.
- Who
- Maharashtra government
- What
- Allowing tribal farmers to lease barren land
- When
- Announced on Saturday, September 20 (reporting date)
- Where
- Maharashtra, particularly Palghar and Nandurbar districts
- Why
- To generate additional income for tribal landowners
Congress Opposition
Government Stance
Primary Benefit
Congress Opposition
Benefits industrialists and influential people, exploiting tribals.
Government Stance
Tribal landowners will benefit, creating a steady income stream.
- Policy Change
- Allowing tribal farmers to lease barren land
- Minister
- Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule
- Land Type
- Barren land owned by tribals
- Lease Agreements
- With private entities
- Minimum Rent
- Rs 50,000 per acre annually
- Involvement
- District collector to ensure transparency
