Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Bhiwandi MP Seeks Uniform Compensation for Alibaug-Virar Corridor Farmers
Some farmers near Bhiwandi may lose land for a new road corridor.
They are worried because different government projects may pay different amounts for land in the same area.
MP Suresh Mhatre asked officials to examine these differences.
He wants farmers to receive fair and more consistent compensation.
Officials were asked to send a report to the District Collector.
The meeting also discussed missing wells and ponds in Kongaon.
Mhatre suggested using MIDC land for waste disposal instead of renting private land.
He also said Ambadi should become its own administrative taluka.
Bhiwandi MP Suresh Mhatre sought uniform compensation for farmers affected by the proposed Alibaug-Virar Corridor.
Mhatre questioned differences between Bullet Train project compensation and rates offered for the corridor.
He asked the Sub-Divisional Officer to prepare a report for the District Collector.
The meeting also addressed disappearing wells and ponds on MIDC-acquired land in Kongaon.
Mhatre supported separate taluka status for Ambadi to improve administration and development.
- Who
- Bhiwandi MP Suresh Mhatre, local officials and farmers affected by the proposed corridor.
- What
- A meeting addressed compensation disparities, water bodies, waste disposal and the demand for separate Ambadi taluka status.
- When
- September 18.
- Where
- Bhiwandi, including Kongaon and the Ambadi area.
- Why
- Farmers want fairer compensation for acquired land, while local representatives seek administrative and infrastructure improvements.
- Main demand
- Uniform compensation for land acquired for the Alibaug-Virar Corridor.
- MP involved
- Suresh Mhatre, also known as Balya Mama.
- Officials present
- Sub-Divisional Officer Amit Sanap, Tehsildar Abhijit Khole and Block Development Officer Govind Khamkar.
- Comparison raised
- Compensation for the Bullet Train project was compared with compensation offered for the Alibaug-Virar Corridor.
- Kongaon issue
- Mhatre raised concerns about wells and ponds recorded on land acquired for MIDC development.
- Waste proposal
- Mhatre suggested using suitable land within the MIDC area for waste generated in Kongaon.
- Administrative demand
- Mhatre requested consideration of separate taluka status for Ambadi.