India transfers 398 acres of land for development at the expense of local Kashmiri population

On 27th July, India transferred 398 acres of Kashmiri land for the development of industrial estates.

 The land, spread across various districts, will be allegedly used to establish industrial infrastructure aimed at boosting the region’s economy.

The transfer of such a large tract of land for industrial purposes has raised concerns among local communities who fear that it could lead to environmental degradation and displacement. The administration, however, claims that the move will create job opportunities and contribute to the economic development of the region.

Recently, the Indian government allocated over 1,200 acres of Kashmiri land toward industrial development for outside investors, over the demands of Kashmiris to focus instead on establishing agricultural land and creating green jobs.

Critics argue that the benefits of such projects often bypass the local population and instead serve the interests of outside investors and corporations. 

There is also a strong concern that the development of industrial estates could further marginalize the already disenfranchised Kashmiri population by taking away their land and resources.