Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Punjab Govt Pushes Land Transfers Despite Protests
Despite protests, the Punjab government is moving forward with selling or leasing vacant public land under the Optimum Use of Vacant Government Land (OUVGL) scheme.
This includes land from PSPCL, Mandi Board, and other departments across various districts.
Protesters argue that this could lead to privatization of public assets and harm infrastructure.
Punjab government continues land transfers under OUVGL scheme
PSPCL letter indicates 90 acres near Patiala railway crossing to be transferred
Bathinda Development Authority invites tenders for 91-acre GNDTP land
Punjab Mandi Board transfers 12 acres in Mohali for fruits and vegetables market
Protests continue against OUVGL-based downsizing and monetisation
- Who
- Punjab government, Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL), Punjab Mandi Board, protesters
- What
- Transferring vacant public land under OUVGL scheme
- When
- November 2022
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To generate revenue and optimize land use
Government
Opposition
Land Sales
Government
Land sales are still at the planning stage
Opposition
Land sales represent a long-term risk to public infrastructure
Privatization
Government
Denies privatization claims
Opposition
Alleges privatization of public assets
- Scheme
- Optimum Use of Vacant Government Land (OUVGL)
- Land transferred so far
- 90 acres near Patiala railway crossing, 91 acres in Bathinda, 12 acres in Mohali
- Protesters
- Joint Employees Forum of PSPCL, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Mandi Board Employees Association
- Government's stance
- Land sales are still at the planning stage, denies privatization claims
- Opposition's stance
- Opposes land sales, alleges privatization of public assets