Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Jyotirmath victims await compensation three years after land subsidence
In Jyotirmath, Uttarakhand, many families are still waiting for compensation three years after their houses were damaged by land subsidence.
The residents believe that the government's excavation for a hydro-power project caused the problem.
Over 300 families are affected, with some houses needing to be rebuilt and others repaired.
The government initially only considered brick and concrete houses for compensation, leaving out stone and mud houses.
Many families had to leave their homes temporarily but later returned.
At least 300 families in Jyotirmath are awaiting compensation for house damage from land subsidence that occurred in June 2023.
Residents allege that government excavation for a hydro-power project caused the land subsidence.
Of 2,152 houses in the town, 1,403 developed cracks, with 472 identified for rebuilding and 931 for repair.
180 families were told to vacate their homes due to substantial damage, but many returned after a few months.
The government initially only considered brick and concrete houses for compensation, excluding stone and mud houses.
- Who
- Residents of Jyotirmath, Uttarakhand
- What
- Land subsidence causing house damage and awaiting compensation
- When
- June 2023
- Where
- Jyotirmath, Uttarakhand
- Why
- Alleged government excavation for a hydro-power project destabilized the earth
Residents' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Cause of Land Subsidence
Residents' Perspective
Residents allege that the land subsidence was caused by government agencies excavating hills for a hydro-power project, which destabilized the earth.
Government's Perspective
The government has not explicitly acknowledged this cause but has identified affected houses for compensation.
Compensation Criteria
Residents' Perspective
Residents argue that all affected families, regardless of house type, should receive compensation.
Government's Perspective
The government initially only considered brick and concrete houses for compensation, excluding stone and mud houses.
- Location
- Jyotirmath, Uttarakhand
- Number of Affected Families
- 300
- Total Houses Affected
- 2,152
- Houses with Cracks
- 1,403
- Houses Identified for Rebuilding
- 472
- Houses Identified for Repair
- 931
- Families Told to Vacate
- 180