Archive · 19 Jul 2025
Farmers Plan Protest Over Power Project Compensation
Farmers in Surat, India, are upset because they think they're not being paid enough for the use of their land for power lines.
They're planning a big walk, like a protest, to show how they feel.
The power company, PGCIL, is installing these lines.
The farmers, led by a group called KSG, are walking for several days, covering a long distance, to tell everyone about their problem.
They want to make sure they get the right amount of money for their land.
The power lines are connected to a solar and wind farm in another part of the state.
Farmers in Surat, India, plan a four-day footmarch against Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL).
The farmers allege inadequate compensation for the installation of electricity towers and transmission lines on their land.
The footmarch, organized by Khedut Samaj, Gujarat (KSG), is set to begin July 23, covering 80km.
The protest will involve farmers from several talukas and focus on raising awareness of compensation rights.
The high-tension lines connect to a solar and wind power plant in Kutch district.
- Who
- Farmers in Surat, members of KSG, and PGCIL.
- What
- Farmers are planning a footmarch to protest against inadequate compensation for power project.
- When
- The footmarch is planned to begin on July 23.
- Where
- The footmarch will take place in Surat, India.
- Why
- To protest against inadequate compensation for electricity towers and power transmission lines.
Farmers
Power Grid Corporation (PGCIL)
Compensation Amounts
Farmers
Inadequate compensation for land use.
Power Grid Corporation (PGCIL)
PGCIL has not provided a counter view.
- Organization
- Khedut Samaj, Gujarat (KSG)
- Location
- Surat, India
- Event Type
- Footmarch/Protest
- Starting Date
- July 23
- Distance
- 80km
- Affected Areas
- Mandvi, Palsana, Bardoli, Kamrej, Mahuva, Olpad