Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania met Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday and discussed the proposed Aerocity project near Gaggal Airport.
During the meeting, Pathania informed the Chief Minister that the district administration has initiated the land acquisition process for the project. He also pointed out that the current land rate in the area is around ₹24 lakh per kanal.
He urged the state government to revise compensation rates to ensure fair and just payment to affected landowners, maintaining transparency in the acquisition process.
Pathania also highlighted that the Aerocity project has strong potential to boost tourism in the region, generate employment opportunities for local youth, and strengthen the local economy.
The Chief Minister assured that the matter would be examined carefully, adding that the government is committed to safeguarding the interests of affected families and ensuring fair compensation.
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