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Kaliabor Residents Protest Proposed Industrial Project on Farmland
✍️ indiatodayne.in
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 01:48 PM
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Farmers in Kaliabor, Assam, have voiced strong opposition to a planned industrial development on agricultural land, citing concerns over environmental impact and loss of livelihood.
Farmers and local residents in Kaliabor, a town in Assam’s Nagaon district, have organized protests against a proposed industrial project slated to occupy fertile agricultural land.
The project, which was announced by a private consortium, would convert several hectares of productive farmland into a manufacturing complex. Opponents argue that the shift would jeopardise food security, degrade soil quality and displace families dependent on farming.
Local authorities have acknowledged the community’s concerns but say the project has received necessary approvals. A spokesperson for the Assam government stated that environmental clearance is pending and that consultations with stakeholders are underway.
The residents plan to continue their demonstrations until a comprehensive impact assessment is released and alternative land options are explored.
The project, which was announced by a private consortium, would convert several hectares of productive farmland into a manufacturing complex. Opponents argue that the shift would jeopardise food security, degrade soil quality and displace families dependent on farming.
Local authorities have acknowledged the community’s concerns but say the project has received necessary approvals. A spokesperson for the Assam government stated that environmental clearance is pending and that consultations with stakeholders are underway.
The residents plan to continue their demonstrations until a comprehensive impact assessment is released and alternative land options are explored.