Farmers in Tamil Nadu Struggle with Uncertainty Over Parandur Airport Land Acquisition
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- •Nearly 1,700 acres of land has been acquired for the Parandur airport project, announced in 2022 and approved in April 2025.
- •The ₹27,400 crore project, planned over 2,172.72 hectares in four phases, promises lakhs of jobs but faces delays.
- •Farmers and residents express frustration over lack of progress, with many saying they feel misled and left without clear relocation plans.
- •Demands include better compensation, monthly assistance, job guarantees for youth, and relocation to more convenient locations like Karai.
Farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattu and surrounding villages are grappling with growing uncertainty over the Parandur airport project, despite the State government’s approval and land acquisition drive. Nearly 1,700 acres have already been acquired across several villages for the ₹27,400 crore airport, which was announced in 2022 and approved in April 2025. The project, planned in four phases over 2,172.72 hectares, promises lakhs of jobs and development for the region. However, with no clear timeline for construction or relocation, many affected families say they feel misled and left in limbo.
