Question : ACQUISITION OF LAND

(a) whether the Government proposes to acquire land for their VRDE establishment near Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the names of villages from where land is to be acquired;

(d) whether the villagers are strongly protested for acquisition of land;

(e) if so, the details thereof;

(f) whether the Government propose to revise its proposal; and

(g) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) to (g): Does not arise.