The expansion of Steel Authority of India Limited’s (SAIL) crucial Tasra Open Coal Project will now proceed at a faster pace. Due to land scarcity, the expansion had been moving slowly, but 41.11 acres (16.64 hectares) of land in Asanbani village, under the Baliyapur block, has now been acquired for the project. The notification for land acquisition has been issued, and affected families will receive government compensation and other facilities as per the rules.
Impact of the Project will be on 448 Families:
The land acquisition will impact 448 families, who will be displaced from the area. According to the district administration, a policy has been set for the compensation and resettlement of these families. A socio-economic survey has been conducted, and a list of displaced families has been prepared based on the evaluation.
Each affected family will receive compensation for their land, and additional benefits will be provided. According to the set policies, if two acres or more land is acquired from a family, one member of the family will be offered a job in the Tasra Project. If any family does not want the job offer, they can instead receive a one-time payment of Rs. 5 lakh. Alternatively, if they do not want the lump sum amount, each family member will receive Rs. 2000 per month for the next 20 years. Additionally, a one-time resettlement allowance of Rs. 50000 will be provided.
