Archive · 16 Jun 2025
No Land Acquisition Without Consent for Adani Project, Says BTC Chief
The head of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Pramod Boro, is promising that no land belonging to local indigenous people will be taken for the new Adani thermal power plant in Kokrajhar without their permission.
He met with different groups like student unions and Adani representatives to talk about their worries.
The project could bring many jobs and money to the area.
People are protesting because they are worried about losing their land.
The BTC is committed to making sure the community's concerns are addressed and that the project moves forward peacefully.
BTC Chief Pramod Boro stated no indigenous land will be handed over for the Adani thermal power plant in Kokrajhar.
Boro assured the community that land will not be acquired without consent.
A meeting was held with various stakeholders, including Adani representatives and student unions, to address concerns.
The project, estimated at Rs 20,000 crore, is expected to create 8,000 to 10,000 jobs in the region.
Protests have emerged in Parbatjhora against the proposed handover of over 3,600 bighas of land to the Adani Group.
- Who
- BTC Chief Pramod Boro, the Adani Group, local residents, and various student and social organizations.
- What
- Assurance given that indigenous land will not be handed over for the Adani thermal power plant in Kokrajhar.
- When
- The statement was made on Monday.
- Where
- Kokrajhar district, Assam, specifically the Parbatjhora area.
- Why
- To address concerns and protests regarding the proposed land acquisition for the thermal power project.
Protesting Villagers/Activists
BTC/Adani Group
Land Acquisition
Protesting Villagers/Activists
Concerned about potential displacement and loss of land for the power plant.
BTC/Adani Group
The BTC and Adani Group's stance that the project will bring economic development and employment.
- Location
- Kokrajhar, Assam
- Project
- Adani Thermal Power Plant
- BTC Chief
- Pramod Boro
- Estimated Investment
- Rs 20,000 crore
- Expected Employment
- 8,000 to 10,000
- Land Area in Question
- Over 3,600 bighas
