Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Farmers Protest Land Survey for Shaktipeeth Expressway Project
Imagine a new highway is being built to connect different cities and religious places.
Farmers in certain areas are worried because the government wants to take their land to build the highway.
They held protests, sitting on roads and saying they don't want to give up their farms.
They're concerned that the money they get for their land won't be enough in the long run, as they depend on farming for their livelihoods.
The government approved the project and the expressway aims to improve travel to religious sites and boost regional development.
Farmers in Marathwada protested against land surveys for the Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway.
The Maharashtra cabinet approved land acquisition for the 802-kilometer project on June 24.
Farmers are concerned about losing fertile land due to the expressway construction.
Protests took place in Nanded, Hingoli, Beed, and Dharashiv districts.
The expressway aims to connect central and western Maharashtra to Goa, linking 18 pilgrimage sites.
- Who
- Farmers in Marathwada and Nanded MP Ravindra Chavan.
- What
- Farmers protested against land surveys for the Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway project.
- When
- Protests occurred on Tuesday, July 1, after the Maharashtra cabinet approved land acquisition on June 24.
- Where
- Marathwada region, including Nanded, Hingoli, Parbhani, Beed, Latur, and Dharashiv districts.
- Why
- Farmers are protesting because they are concerned about losing their land for the expressway project and the long-term impacts.
Farmers' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Land Acquisition
Farmers' Perspective
Loss of fertile land and livelihoods due to acquisition.
Government's Perspective
Government aims to improve connectivity and regional development by building an expressway.
- Project Name
- Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway
- Length
- 802 kilometers
- Districts Involved
- 12
- Purpose
- Improve connectivity and boost regional development
- Cabinet Approval Date
- June 24