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Concise summary of key points
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Concise summary of key points
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Farmers in Bidadi protest against a 7,481-hectare settlement project that threatens their fertile land and livelihoods.
Key points
• Farmers’ livelihoods at risk
Families like Girish’s rely on 4.5 hectares of farmland that produce silk, coconuts and bananas, with an abundant water supply that ensures financial stability despite their modest wealth.
• Details of the municipality project
The Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) project will cover 7,481 acres, with final land acquisition announcements expected soon after initial resistance in early 2025.
• Protest and resistance
Farmers have protested for 434 days, blocking survey teams and camping out at construction sites, demanding a referendum and rejecting compensation offers from developed countries.
• Government justification
Officials claim that declining agricultural incomes and pollution justify the project, offering higher-than-average compensation and developed land opportunities to incentivize landowners.
• Community counterarguments
Farmers highlight Bidadi’s agricultural contributions, including 6 lakh liters of milk per day and 2 lakh coconut trees, arguing that the fertility of the land should be preserved.
Key statistics
7,481 hectares
Size of the city project
434 days
Duration of protests
6 million liters
Daily milk production from Bidadi
2 lakh
Number of coconut trees in Bidadi
2.55 million rubles
Compensation offered per hectare
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Published May 20, 2026, 03:21 am IS
