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A 400 kV interstate transmission line (the Udupi–Kasaragod Transmission Project) is currently being constructed through Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Kasaragod.

This post is about spreading, awareness about the project and what the farmers undergoing behind its wake

more can be found in this post, which includes a petition: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bengaluru/comments/1v0iidq/farmers_in_coastal_karnataka_need_your_support/

p.s.: i've talked with the mods, and petitions are not allowed here, hence the link

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u/Bemech — 6 days ago
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Farmers in Coastal Karnataka need your support – 400 kV transmission project, but serious concerns over compensation and due process

A 400 kV interstate transmission line (the Udupi–Kasaragod Transmission Project) is currently being constructed through Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Kasaragod.

This post is not against the project. We understand that transmission infrastructure is important. The concern is how affected farmers are being treated.

Many farmers allege that: Compensation being offered for agricultural land is far below prevailing local market values. Standing income-generating trees have been cut before compensation disputes were resolved. Landowners are not being provided with the documents needed to independently verify how compensation has been calculated.

Small residual portions of agricultural land are left fragmented and difficult to use after the transmission corridor passes through them. Many affected families have little experience dealing with land acquisition, revenue records or legal procedures.

According to the petition, the project affects villages across Bantwal, Karkala, Kapu, Mangaluru and Udupi, with thousands of farmers and large numbers of coconut, arecanut, pepper and other plantation trees potentially impacted.

The petition does not seek to stop the project. It asks for:

  1. Fair market-value compensation for affected land and trees.

  2. An independent joint assessment of damaged trees, crops and structures.

  3. A halt to further tree-felling and construction on disputed land until compensation issues are resolved.

  4. Completion and disclosure of required statutory and environmental approvals.

  5. A transparent grievance redressal mechanism and accountability from the authorities

If you believe infrastructure projects should also treat affected farmers fairly, please consider reading, signing and sharing the petition.

Petition:

https://c.org/nRjDDTg2pN

Even if you cannot sign, an upvote or share would help bring attention to the issue.

u/Bemech — 6 days ago