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Agriculture
Jhabua Farmers Protest Four-Lane Highway, Demand Fourfold Compensation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Jul 2026, 10:01 PM
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Farmers in Petlawad, Jhabua, have voiced strong opposition to the ongoing four-lane highway construction, with women expressing distress and demanding compensation four times the market rate.
Farmers in Petlawad, located in the Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh, have organized a protest against the construction of a four-lane highway. The demonstration saw significant participation, with women farmers articulating their grievances and concerns.
A central demand from the protesting farmers is for compensation that is four times the current market value of their land. They argue that the existing compensation offered is inadequate for the displacement and loss of livelihood they face due to the infrastructure project.
The farmers' collective action highlights the growing friction between development projects and agricultural communities in the region. The protest underscores the need for equitable compensation and consideration of farmers' rights during large-scale development initiatives.
A central demand from the protesting farmers is for compensation that is four times the current market value of their land. They argue that the existing compensation offered is inadequate for the displacement and loss of livelihood they face due to the infrastructure project.
The farmers' collective action highlights the growing friction between development projects and agricultural communities in the region. The protest underscores the need for equitable compensation and consideration of farmers' rights during large-scale development initiatives.