Q. Recently, which state become the first in India to introduce a land aggregation law?
(1) Gujarat
(2) Rajasthan
(3) Karnataka
(4) Uttarakhand
Answer: 2
Recently, Rajasthan has announced its plan to become the first state in India to introduce a land aggregation law aimed at assisting industries and benefiting farmers.
Important Points:
- Rajasthan government is set to introduce a Bill in the State Assembly, which will establish a legal mechanism for land aggregation.
- The law is expected to facilitate industries and it will help farmers.
- The announcement comes before the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit, will be held in December 2024.
- The proposed legislation aims to aggregate private land from willing owners, develop it, and return 25% of the developed land to the original owners.
- This compensation can be used by landowners for personal use or to lease or sell for better returns.