Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Indore Farmers Oppose Ahilyapath Scheme Before IDA Meeting
Farmers near Indore are worried about a proposed project called Ahilyapath.
They say it may take away more farmland from villages around the city.
A farmers’ group says people have already lost land for other roads and development projects.
The group also questions why another project is needed for Simhastha 2028.
It says a new highway is already being built between Indore and Ujjain.
The farmers claim the proposal is also stopping them from freely using or selling their land.
They want the Indore Development Authority to cancel the plan.
If it is not cancelled, they say they will begin stronger protests.
The Bharatiya Kisan Mazdoor Sena urged the Indore Development Authority to scrap the proposed Ahilyapath scheme.
The farmers’ organisation said the scheme could reduce cultivable land in villages around Indore.
It said farmers had already given hundreds of acres for several infrastructure and housing projects.
The organisation questioned the need for another land-based scheme for Simhastha 2028 despite the Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Highway project.
It warned of phased protests if the proposal is not withdrawn, holding the IDA and state government responsible for any resulting agitation.
- Who
- The Bharatiya Kisan Mazdoor Sena, including president Bablu Jadhav and state vice-president Shailendra Patel, is representing affected farmers.
- What
- The organisation has demanded that the Indore Development Authority withdraw the proposed Ahilyapath scheme.
- When
- The demand was made ahead of the Indore Development Authority’s upcoming board meeting.
- Where
- The dispute concerns agricultural land in and around Indore, Madhya Pradesh, including Nainod, Rislai, Budhaniya, Bada Bangarda, Palakhedi, Limbodagari, Revati and Bardari.
- Why
- Farmers fear the scheme will reduce cultivable land, restrict their ability to use or sell their property, and cause financial losses and mental stress.
- Proposed scheme
- Ahilyapath
- Decision-making body
- Indore Development Authority
- Stated purpose questioned
- A land-based project linked to Simhastha 2028
- Land-acquisition concern
- Farmers say additional agricultural land may be included or acquired.
- Town Planning Scheme concern
- The organisation said obtaining 60% of land through the TPS process could be difficult.
- Villages mentioned
- Nainod, Rislai, Budhaniya, Bada Bangarda, Palakhedi, Limbodagari, Revati and Bardari
- Planned response
- The organisation warned of phased and intensified protests if the scheme is not withdrawn.