Farmers Protest Noida: The farmers' groups protesting against the Noida authority and the NTPC decided to end the march for the day after the administration promised to constitute a high-level committee to discuss their demands.
"We have spoken to the leaders of farmer organisations. A proposal to create a high-power committee was given. The farmer leaders have agreed to it. Today's program (of the march) has ended... We are trying to make the traffic movement normal... Extra police force has been deployed for it," Noida DCP Vidhya Sagar Mishra said.
#WATCH | Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Noida DCP Vidhya Sagar Mishra says, "We have spoken to the leaders of farmer organisations. A proposal to create a high-power committee was given. The farmer leaders have agreed to it. Today's program (of the march) has ended... We are trying to… pic.twitter.com/XaPJIi1wEY
— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2024
One of the farmer leaders, Sukhbir Khalifa also informed the media that a high-power committee has been formed to investigate their issues. However, the leader also threatened to restart the march if their demands were ignored.
"We had a word with the Commissioner. She has constituted a high-power committee. The committee will decide how genuine our issues are...We will fight for our rights. If we are still ignored and led astray, we will march to Delhi...We are vacating the road now...We have a meeting with the Commissioner at 8 pm," Farmer leader Sukhbir Khalifa said.
#WATCH | Noida | Farmer leader Sukhbir Khalifa says, "We had a word with the Commissioner. She has constituted a high-power committee. The committee will decide how genuine are our issues...We will fight for our rights. If we are still ignored and led astray, we will march to… pic.twitter.com/F6Rm6qL4X6
— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2024
Demands of Farmers Protesting in Noida:
- Compensation for all farmers at increased rates after 1997, regardless of whether they have approached the court.
- Demand for ten per cent developed land, with an increase in the limit of regulation from 450 square meters to 1000 square meters.
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- The height of buildings should be increased to address the impact of high-rise structures around villages, turning their area into a low-lying zone.
- Permission for commercial activities on 5 per cent developed land is sought by the protesting farmers.
- A sports budget provision and the construction of libraries in villages are among the additional demands put forward by the farmers.
What are the farmers protesting at NTPC demanding?
- Farmers protesting at NTPC demand uniform compensation rates and job opportunities in schools and NTPC.
- Affected farmers seek 10% developed land and free electricity for those living within a 5-kilometer radius of NTPC Dadri.
- Additional demands include the establishment of hospitals and degree colleges in Dadri.