Dharwad/Belagavi: The Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) has completed the first phase of land acquisition for the proposed Dharwad–Belagavi direct railway line project.
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In the first phase, 617.67 acres of land have been acquired across Dharwad and Belagavi districts. An estimated ₹250 crore is required to compensate farmers for the acquired land. The state government has already released ₹50 crore as initial compensation, and officials have been directed to distribute the amount and seek approval for the remaining funds.
Overall, the 73-km railway project requires 1,588.79 acres of land, and the total compensation cost is expected to be between ₹600 crore and ₹700 crore. Further land acquisition processes are underway in several villages.
Officials have indicated that delays in fund allocation could impact the project timeline. It remains to be seen whether the state government will allocate the required funds in the upcoming state budget.
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