India: The problems of land acquisition

In this photo taken on February 16, 2010 a construction worker watches a crane during the renovation of the Wankhede cricket stadium in Mumbai. (Photo: AAP)

Author: Bornali Bhandari, NCAER

Looking back at 2010, what is the biggest hurdle in the Indian growth story that occurs in myriad reports and research? The one word answer is ‘land’.

Increased economic growth has only increased the many alternative uses of land, such as for agriculture, industries, infrastructure (roads, railways, power, telecom, mining etc), building houses, malls and other economic activities. Read more…