Politics of Development

Abstract

Land acquisition for development project is not a new topic of discussion at least in a developing nation as ours. In recent times, we happened to have witnessed a wide range of protests and chaos relating to land issues in the country. Land is needed for industrialisation, which is the prime concern for economic growth, but the central concern of development should be the welfare all sections of the society rather than just economic growth. The article aims to understand the complexities of development, keeping land acquisition and its consequences at the forefront. It also focuses on the land acquisition policies in the country and how these policies have evolved over a period of time. More importantly, it analyses the implications of land acquisition, with certain cases being highlighted. Further, an attempt is made to perceive how the land acquisition controversies have affected economic development in the country.