The chief minister said the Land Acquisition Bill was also in the interest of the people, but Opposition parties had created a "false" feeling of fear in the minds and hearts of the farmers.
But keeping in view the present scenario, the decision of Prime Minister is highly appreciable, because he is farmers' well-wisher and his main objective is to ensure welfare of the farmers, he said.
Not only this, 15.3 per cent share of gross domestic product comes from agriculture. Therefore, in future the land of farmers would be acquired with their consent and by evaluating its social impact.
While referring to the steps taken for the welfare of farmers, Khattar said the previous government had started the process to acquire 3,664 acres four kanal (unit) land in 16 villages in district Rewari for Manesar-Bawal Industrial Area and Logistic Hub.
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After farmers protested, the present government took a decision in the interest of farmers and cancelled the acquisition of 3,664 acres and four kanal land in 16 villages of Bawal.
The present government has also decided that in future, land of farmers would be acquired only with their consent and by evaluating its social impact, the CM said.
In case any landowner wanted to sell his land of his own, the government would acquire his land under a policy and it would also set up a land bank under a scheme of social and economic development, he stated.
In case land is required for any project, it would be advertised through newspapers. Thereafter, the process would be initiated to purchase land with his consent under a policy.