Jaipur Development Authority Removes Encroachment from 40 Bighas of Land, Worth ₹60 Crore, for Housing Project
Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) successfully removed encroachments from 40 bighas of land in Anantpura village. This land, which is intended for a group housing scheme, has been encroached upon by local farmers and illegal settlers. The cleared land is estimated to be worth ₹60 crore.
On Thursday, the enforcement squad of the JDA, under the leadership of Deputy Inspector General of Police, Kailash Chandra Bishnoi, carried out the operation to remove the encroachment. The local farmers had been illegally cultivating the land and constructing makeshift slums with thatched roofs, tin sheds, and even cattle sheds. In total, about 30 different locations were found to be encroached upon, with wooden sticks used for fencing around these areas. Bishnoi explained that the land was originally set aside for a group housing scheme, which forms part of Jaipur’s urban development strategy. He further confirmed that the action was taken after the JDA was made aware of the encroachments by the local residents and officials. The enforcement squad demolished the illegal structures and cleared the land of all encroachments, restoring it to government control.
The operation, which was carried out with the assistance of additional police forces from the Police Commissionerate, as well as a contingent from the local Chomu police station, marks the latest step in the ongoing effort by the JDA to free up government land. Since October 2024, the JDA has cleared a total of 359 bighas of encroached land. This crackdown on illegal encroachments aligns with the Rajasthan government’s commitment to ensuring that public land is used for its intended purpose. Adarsh Chaudhary, the Chief Controller for Enforcement, along with other enforcement officers, supervised the operation. He emphasized that the effort to combat illegal land encroachments is crucial for the state’s growth, particularly in ensuring that land meant for public projects, such as housing schemes, is preserved.
Local authorities have urged citizens to be vigilant and report any illegal constructions or encroachments they notice. The JDA has also encouraged the public to engage with the agency through their helpline numbers or email to report such issues, further strengthening the ongoing campaign to preserve government land for developmental purposes. This initiative is a part of the broader effort by the JDA to enhance urban planning in Jaipur, which is experiencing rapid growth and urbanisation. By removing encroachments, the JDA aims to ensure that essential infrastructure projects, such as the group housing scheme, are not disrupted, benefiting the city’s residents and the economy. The ongoing efforts by the JDA reflect a significant step towards curbing land misuse and promoting planned urban growth in Jaipur, a city that continues to evolve into a key urban centre in Rajasthan.
