Question : COMPENSATION TO FARMERS



(a) whether the Union Government proposes to pay compensation to the farmers who have lost their lands due to defence use on Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh borders;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the number of farmers who will be given compensation; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) to (d): The details are being collected from Army Authorities and Directorate General of Defence Estates and the information will be laid on the Table of the House.