Underscoring the importance of safeguarding the interests of landowners, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said that the State government has undertaken the task of laying power lines that traverse their farmlands and fields.

Khattar, addressing officers of Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam at HUDA Convention Center in Faridabad, advocated for the development of a policy that would protect the rights of landowners and ensure equitable compensation as per established regulations.

The Chief Minister directed the officers to formulate policies that prioritize the welfare of farmers, ensuring their benefits. He emphasized the importance of effective coordination among the Power Corporation officials to address the concerns of farmers promptly.

Reiterating that the farmers’ interests should never be neglected, he, accordingly, called for the creation of a comprehensive policy for all landowners affected by the power projects, accompanied by fair and proper compensation adhering to existing regulations.

This approach seeks to guarantee the contentment of all landowners affected by these power projects, he said.

During the meeting, Power Corporations chairman PK Das, through video conferencing, updated the Chief Minister on the current status of the power projects. Additionally, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam managing director Mohammed Shayin provided a detailed overview of various ongoing projects undertaken by the Corporation.

He highlighted the progress of the construction of a new power line for high-speed power supply, extending from the 400 KV substation at Prithla to the substation at Sector-78.

Notably, the farmers from Tigaon and Dayalpur villages have requested an increase in the compensation amount. The foundation work for approximately 124 towers has been completed, covering more than a dozen villages in Prithla and Tigaon along this 29.5-kilometer-long power line.