Uttar Pradesh Government Establishes Committee to Address Farmers' Protest Grievances

The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a committee to address issues related to the ongoing farmers' protest. Abhishek Prakash, Secretary of the Industrial Development Department, issued the directive. The committee is expected to submit its findings within a month. On Tuesday, police detained over a hundred protesters, including leaders of farmers' groups, in Gautam Buddh Nagar, as reported by Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh.

Farmers' Grievances and Protests

The protestors were demanding compensation for land previously acquired by the government. Women and elderly participants detained during the protest were later released. The committee's primary task is to examine complaints from farmers about land acquisition and compensation disputes. It will also review matters from earlier government orders dated February 21, 2024, and August 27, 2024.

Committee's Composition and Responsibilities

The panel includes the Special Secretary Revenue, Additional Chief Executive Officer of UPEIDA, Deputy Secretary Industrial Development, a district administration representative from the affected area, and a local authority representative. This group will conduct hearings with stakeholders and verify past decisions to create a plan for resolving the farmers' concerns.

The committee aims to address grievances by engaging with stakeholders and reviewing previous decisions. Its goal is to develop a strategy that resolves the issues raised by the protesting farmers effectively. The government hopes this initiative will lead to a peaceful resolution of the ongoing protests.

The focus remains on ensuring fair compensation for affected farmers while addressing their concerns comprehensively. The committee's findings will be crucial in shaping future policies related to land acquisition and compensation in Uttar Pradesh.