Archive · 13 Aug 2025
MB Patil: Farmers' Compensation Demand Unjustified.
A company called Rajashree Cements bought land from farmers to build a cement plant.
The government approved the land purchase, and the company and farmers made their own deals.
Initially, they paid a set amount per acre.
Later, the farmers wanted more money and jobs.
The company gave more money, so each farmer got a lot more than what they had originally agreed upon.
The government says it's not involved because the farmers and the company made their own deal, and the matter is settled.
MB Patil stated that farmers' demand for additional compensation from Rajashree Cements is not justified.
Rajashree Cements was approved in 2010 to purchase land for a cement plant and mining in Sedam taluk.
The company entered into direct agreements with farmers, paying ₹3.5 lakh per acre initially.
Farmers demanded employment and additional compensation; the company paid a total of ₹8 lakh per acre.
The Minister stated that the government has no role, as the agreement was between the company and farmers.
- Who
- MB Patil, Minister of Large and Medium Industries; Rajashree Cements; farmers.
- What
- Farmers demanded additional compensation from Rajashree Cements, which was deemed unjustified.
- When
- Agreements made around 2010; the recent demand was made recently.
- Where
- Sedam taluk, Kalaburagi district.
- Why
- Farmers sought more compensation after initial land agreements.
Farmers' Perspective
Government/Company Perspective
Compensation
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers initially demanded more compensation and jobs.
Government/Company Perspective
The company and the government deemed the demand as settled and not justified.
- Company
- Rajashree Cements
- Land Area Approved
- 573 acres (plant), 398.23 acres (mining)
- Initial Compensation
- ₹3.5 lakh per acre
- Total Compensation
- ₹8 lakh per acre
- Local Employees
- 1,345