Archive · 12 Dec 2025
11,152 Acres of Defence Land Encroached Nationwide
The government told Parliament that out of about 18 lakh acres of defence land in India, around 11,152 acres are being used by people who shouldn't be.
The defence ministry said this land is important for the army and other military needs.
They also found about 45,906 acres of land that isn't needed anymore and are checking if other government departments want it.
Some land, which might look unused, is actually for training and building homes for soldiers.
About 8,113 acres of defence land is involved in legal cases.
The government also talked about money for buying new military equipment and plans to make the buying process faster.
Out of 18 lakh acres of defence land, 11,152 acres are encroached upon.
45,906 acres of defence land identified as surplus and offered to other government departments.
8,113 acres of defence land are under litigation.
No assessment conducted on the impact of land acquisition on rural communities.
Government to implement amendments to Defence Acquisition Procedure to speed up procurement.
- Who
- Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth
- What
- Informed Parliament about encroachment and utilisation of defence land
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- In response to queries about defence land usage and procurement
- Total Defence Land
- 18 lakh acres
- Encroached Land
- 11,152 acres
- Surplus Land
- 45,906 acres
- Land Under Litigation
- 8,113 acres
- 2024-25 Capital Budget Allocated
- Rs 1,72,000 crore
- 2024-25 Capital Budget Revised
- Rs 1,59,500 crore
- Defence Acquisition Procedure Amendments
- Proposed
