Patna: Villages falling within the proposed Pataliputra Township will be able to retain their original identity while benefiting from the modern infrastructure planned for the new urban development, according to the Urban Development Department’s plan.
The proposed township will include facilities such as wide roads, uninterrupted power supply, drainage networks, parks, schools and hospitals. Villages whose residents choose to preserve their existing identity will also be integrated with the township’s planned connectivity and civic infrastructure.
The government plans to acquire land from 273 villages across nine blocks for the township’s 3,008-acre core area. The department has said the interests of villagers and landowners will be protected during the process.
Social Impact Assessment before land acquisition
A Social Impact Assessment (SIA) will be conducted before land acquisition to understand the status of local residents, families and the social fabric of the affected villages.
The assessment will cover Punpun, Naubatpur, Masaurhi, Fatuha, Sampatchak, Patna Rural, Dhanrua, Daniyawan and Phulwari blocks.
The District Magistrate will also be involved in the process. The study will examine the potential impact of land acquisition on affected families, their livelihoods, social structures and local resources.
The government has decided to undertake the SIA in detail to ensure greater transparency in the land acquisition process and develop a clearer understanding of the lives and circumstances of local residents.
You may like to read this article as well:
Teams to explain benefits to villagers
The Urban Development Department has constituted teams to visit the affected villages and inform residents and landowners about the proposed township and the benefits associated with providing land.
The teams will conduct surveys and explain the compensation and other benefits available to farmers whose land is acquired.
A framework for compensation and rehabilitation will also be prepared based on the findings of the process.
3,008-acre core area planned
The proposed Pataliputra Township is planned across a much larger 81,730-acre special area, with a 3,008-acre core area earmarked for development.
The core area is proposed near the Bihta-Sarmera Ring Road and Jat Dumri railway junction. It will also be located close to the Punpun River boundary, Patna-Gaya-Dobhi Road and the Amas-Darbhanga Expressway.
The township is planned in proximity to proposed developments including Fintech City, Sports City and the Judicial Academy.
You may like to read this article as well:
Can Pataliputra Become Bihar’s First Planned City? Government Reviews Vision 2047 Blueprint
The core area is expected to be around 13 km from Patna’s main boundary, 21 km from the central business district around Maurya Lok Complex, 20 km from Patna Junction and 24 km from Patna Airport.
The proposed SIA and subsequent compensation and rehabilitation framework are intended to ensure that the township’s development proceeds while taking into account the social and economic interests of the families and villages affected by land acquisition.
