Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Aerotropolis Land Acquisition Sparks Resident Protests Near Airport
The government wants to build an 'Aerotropolis' near the airport.
This means they need land, so they sent notices to people in nearby villages.
Over a thousand families were told their land might be taken.
These families are very unhappy because they might lose their homes.
They already gave up land for the airport a long time ago.
Now, they plan to ask the Chief Minister to stop the government from taking their land.
Land acquisition notice issued for Aerotropolis project near LGBI Airport.
Notice served to over a thousand families in Azara, Garal, and Mirzapur villages.
Government plans to acquire over 400 bighas of land for the project.
Residents express deep anguish and opposition to the acquisition.
Locals plan to approach the Chief Minister to halt the acquisition.
- Who
- Kamrup Metropolitan District administration, residents of Azara, Garal, and Mirzapur.
- What
- Land acquisition for the establishment of an aerotropolis.
- When
- July 25th, 2025, when notices were served.
- Where
- Near Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport, affecting Azara, Garal, and Mirzapur villages.
- Why
- To establish an aerotropolis near LGBI Airport.
- Project
- Aerotropolis
- Location
- Near LGBI Airport, Guwahati
- Villages Affected
- Azara, Garal, Mirzapur
- Land Acquisition Amount
- Over 400 bighas
- Date of Notice
- July 25, 2025
- Legal Basis
- Assam Land (Regulation and Acquisition) Act, 1964