Haryana's New Land Purchase Policy Ahead of Investment Summit

The newly framed land acquisition policy, named as the New Land Purchase Policy for Development Projects, 2025, is likely to give a boost to the industrial growth in the state.

- NEERAJ MOHAN

The objective is to streamline infrastructure development while ensuring that landowners participate voluntarily and receive fair compensation.

Announced ahead of a state government-planned investment summit to attract big industrialists, the acquisition policy introduces a structured framework for the voluntary sale of land—either in part or full—for government projects. The aim is to protect landowners from distress sales and guarantee fair market value for their land.

The policy marks a shift from coercive acquisition methods, focusing instead on enabling landowners to remain active stakeholders in Haryana's development. Landowners will now have the option to sell their land voluntarily, with the flexibility to sell either a portion or the entirety of their holdings, allowing them greater control over their assets. The government has committed to ensuring fair compensation aligned with market rates, aiming to reduce dependence on private buyers who often offer lower prices.