Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Azara Families Face Land Acquisition for Airport and Aerocity
Imagine the government wants to build a bigger airport and a new city nearby.
They sent letters to over 700 families in Azara, telling them the government might take their land.
These families are worried because they depend on their land for their homes and jobs.
They already gave some land for the airport before.
The government said they would only take empty land, but the families don't believe them and don't want to give up any more land, because it's very important to them.
Over 700 indigenous families in Azara received land acquisition notices for Guwahati airport expansion and Aerocity.
The government plans to acquire 424 bighas of land in Mirzapur, Azara, and Garal.
Residents state that much of the land targeted belongs to indigenous communities, contradicting earlier assurances.
Villagers expressed unwillingness to give up their land, citing their identity and livelihood.
The Chief Minister assured that only vacant land would be acquired, but locals remain unconvinced.
- Who
- Over 700 indigenous families and the government.
- What
- Land acquisition notices were issued for the expansion of the Guwahati airport and Aerocity project.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Where
- Azara Revenue Circle, including Mirzapur, Azara, and Garal.
- Why
- For the expansion of Guwahati airport and the Aerocity project.
Government
Indigenous Families
Land Acquisition
Government
Wants to acquire land for development projects such as airport expansion and Aerocity.
Indigenous Families
Indigenous families object to land acquisition and want to keep their land
- Location
- Azara Revenue Circle
- Affected Families
- Over 700
- Land Area (Acquisition)
- 424 bighas
- Project
- Guwahati airport expansion, Aerocity
- Villagers' Stance
- Unwilling to part with land
