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UP govt doubles compensation for land under high-tension power towers
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved doubling compensation to farmers for land beneath high-tension transmission towers, covering 765 kV, 400 kV, 220 kV, and 132 kV lines. The revised policy increases payouts by 21 to 33 percent and aligns with central guidelines to improve cooperation and project execution.
Why It Matters
The policy directly affects farmers' livelihoods and could accelerate the rollout of power infrastructure by addressing compensation concerns that have hindered project implementation.
Timeline
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Policy aligned with central government guidelines
May 4, 2026
The minister stated that the revised policy follows fresh guidelines issued by the central government and aims to ensure better compensation and cooperation from farmers in the development of power infrastructure.
UP Cabinet approves doubling of land compensation for high-tension towers
May 4, 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved a proposal to provide double compensation to farmers for land falling under high-tension transmission towers. The policy covers land affected by 765 kV, 400 kV, 220 kV, and 132 kV lines. Compensation under different categories is now estimated to be 21 to 33 percent higher than existing provisions, and the move aims to facilitate smoother project implementation and fairer payouts.
Background: 2018 provisions for tower base compensation
2018
Before 2018, farmers were not compensated for land under tower bases or transmission corridors. Provisions introduced in 2018 allowed compensation of up to 85 percent of land value for tower base areas, but this was not considered adequate by farmers.