- Local residents of seven villages in Purandar taluka are up in arms against the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) over plans for a new international airport.
- The proposed airport site covers 2,832 hectares of fertile farmland, raising concerns about the impact on agriculture and the livelihoods of local farmers.
- Villagers have threatened legal action and are demanding that the government consider alternative sites for the airport, such as grazing land or forest areas.
- Retired Justice B.G. Kolse-Patil has met with farmers to advise them on their legal rights, highlighting the importance of protecting agricultural land and local livelihoods.
- Despite offers of compensation exceeding five times the market value, many villagers remain steadfast in their opposition to surrendering their land for the airport project.
- The Pune District Administration has acknowledged the need to engage with local communities and address their concerns before proceeding with land acquisition for the airport.
- Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi has assured residents that the government will strive to protect their interests and engage in fair negotiations to balance infrastructure development with the rights of local residents.
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