Parl panel to table Nicobar project report in July

A parliamentary panel will present findings on the implementation of India's land acquisition law in regions affected by major infrastructure projects, including those in Great Nicobar and Lakshadweep, during the upcoming session in July.

- Jayashree Nandi

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has been gathering testimonies from experts, stakeholders and local residents from areas impacted by large development initiatives, according to committee chairperson Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka.

"We had a subject meeting with stakeholders from Great Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Kevadia, Polavaram and Ken Betwa on implementation of Right to Fair Compensation in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013. A report on the findings will be submitted during the next session in July," said Ulaka, a Congress MP.