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Agriculture
AP Farmers Protest as 10 Lakh Acres of Freehold Land Remain Frozen for 2+ Years
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 09:48 PM
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Farmers in Andhra Pradesh are agitating after 10 lakh acres of freehold land have remained frozen for over two years, affecting their agricultural activities.
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh have taken to the streets after the government froze 10 lakh acres of freehold land for more than two years.
The land, which is crucial for irrigation and cultivation, has been locked under a legal hold that prevents any sale or transfer.
The freeze has halted new farming projects and delayed the planting season for many farmers.
In response, local agricultural unions are demanding a swift resolution and the lifting of the freeze to restore normalcy to the state's farming sector.
The land, which is crucial for irrigation and cultivation, has been locked under a legal hold that prevents any sale or transfer.
The freeze has halted new farming projects and delayed the planting season for many farmers.
In response, local agricultural unions are demanding a swift resolution and the lifting of the freeze to restore normalcy to the state's farming sector.