Belapur: Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar had a word of advice for the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) project affected farmers, who are opposing the state government's package. Pawar appealed to the farmers to not be misled by "certain elements".
"The state government is committed to the welfare of farmers. The package offered to the airport project-affected farmers is the best deal that the government has to offer. We are here to ensure that farmers get their rightful dues. I would also like to appeal to the farmers to not fall prey to any sort of misguidance," said Pawar, during the inaugural ceremony of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's (NMMC) new building in Belapur.
Farmers in six villages are opposing the state government's rehabilitation package. The land in these villages is significant since the main runway and core area of operations of the new airport fall in these villages.
20/02/14 Rahul M Tawade/Daily News & Analysis
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"The state government is committed to the welfare of farmers. The package offered to the airport project-affected farmers is the best deal that the government has to offer. We are here to ensure that farmers get their rightful dues. I would also like to appeal to the farmers to not fall prey to any sort of misguidance," said Pawar, during the inaugural ceremony of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's (NMMC) new building in Belapur.
Farmers in six villages are opposing the state government's rehabilitation package. The land in these villages is significant since the main runway and core area of operations of the new airport fall in these villages.
20/02/14 Rahul M Tawade/Daily News & Analysis
