Govt clears new rehab & resettlement policy

 2. Social impact assessment for displacement of 400/200 SC/ST families

3. Tribal development plan for displacement of more than 200 ST families

4. Consultations with gram sabhas made compulsory

5. Jobs, land for land (if possible), preference in project jobs (one per nuclear family), rehab grant in lieu of job and land

6. Option for shares in companies implementing projects

7. Monthly pension to disabled, destitute, orphans, widows and unmarried girls

8. Amenities in resettlement areas

9. R&R committee for each project

10. Ombudsman for grievance redressal

Highlights of Land Acquisition Act Amendment Bill:

 1. Public purpose redefined to include public infrastructure like power, communication, mining, water supply and public facilities

2. Public purpose also includes cases of company or association or body of individuals provided 70% of land is acquired by the party

3. Land Acquisition Compensation Disputes Settlement Authority proposed in each state

4. Solatium increased from 30% to 60% of market value

5. 80% of difference in price of land acquired to be shared with land owners