Archive · 18 Nov 2025
MP Halts Simhastha Land Pooling Scheme Amid Farmer Protests
Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister Mohan Yadav wanted to use land from farmers in Ujjain for a big religious fair.
The farmers didn't like this plan and threatened to protest.
The Chief Minister met with the farmers and agreed to stop the plan to avoid the protest.
Madhya Pradesh government cancels land pooling scheme for Simhastha fair area in Ujjain
Scheme aimed to create infrastructure for the religious event, but faced farmer opposition
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh threatened mass agitation, leading to government's climbdown
Government accepts farmer demands, including withdrawal of Land Pooling Act and cancellation of Gazette notifications
Farmer leaders warn of aggressive protests if demands not met
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, farmers from 18 districts
- What
- Cancelled land pooling scheme for Simhastha fair area in Ujjain
- When
- November 18, 2022
- Where
- Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To create infrastructure for the Simhastha fair, but faced farmer opposition
Government's Stance
Farmers' Stance
Land Use
Government's Stance
Government planned to use 50% of pooled land for farmers, 50% for infrastructure and services
Farmers' Stance
Farmers viewed the scheme as a land grab that would permanently alter the sacred pilgrimage area
- Scheme Area
- 3,360.6 hectares
- Development Plan Area
- 2,344.11 hectares
- Fair Frequency
- Every 12 years
- Planned Infrastructure
- Roads, water supply, sewage lines, electricity networks, gardens, akharas, ashrams, and devotee facilities
- Farmer Demands
- Withdrawal of Land Pooling Act, cancellation of Gazette notifications, withdrawal of cases against farmers, ban on permanent construction in Simhastha zone
Sources
Pressure mounting from farmers, Madhya Pradesh rolls back land pooling scheme at Simhastha
MP News: Farmers Celebrate With Dhols, Crackers After CM Mohan Yadav Revokes Simhastha 2028 Land Pooling Scheme --VIDEO
Bowing down to farmers’ pressure, MP CM scraps Simhastha land pooling scheme
