The Uttar Pradesh government is scheduled to discuss issues pertaining to land acquisition for the ‘Noida International airport’ proposed at Jewar along the 165 km Yamuna Expressway on October 25 in Lucknow. “The UP government has to decide whether the land for this crucial project will be acquired by implementing Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 or through negotiation. IDC will discuss all issues, including land acquisition and funds, in Lucknow,” said Amarnath Upadhyay, an additional chief executive officer of YEIDA. We will discuss the land acquisition issue with farmers before going ahead with the procurement process. “Some farmers can oppose the land acquisition due to land rates.

Source: Hindustan Times October 22, 2017 16:41 UTC