Farmers Blocking Access Roads To Lose Govt Benefits, Warns Bawankule Revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced on Friday that farmers who block farm access roads will lose eligibility for government welfare schemes, as part of efforts to address encroachments and irregularities in land administration. Speaking to the media in Nagpur, the minister stated that individuals obstructing or damaging farm and access roads will have their Aadhaar-linked identification and farmer IDs blocked for five years. This measure follows directives from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis under the Mukhyamantri Baliraja Farm Road Scheme, aimed at improving rural connectivity. Officials emphasized that the policy seeks to ensure uninterrupted access to agricultural land, a critical issue in several districts. Under the new framework, tehsildars will issue notices to individuals encroaching on roads mapped in village records or located on government land, giving violators seven days to remove obstructions. Failure to comply will result in forcible removal by authorities. Bawankule addressed concerns about infrastructure projects disrupting traditional farm access routes, stating the government will provide alternative service roads under right-of-way provisions. "Farmers' right of access to their land will be protected," he added. Responding to allegations by Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar against NCP ministers, Bawankule urged restraint, asserting the inquiry was conducted fairly. He noted that decisions regarding figures like NCP minister Narhari Zirwal or political leaders would be handled by their respective parties.#nagpur #devendra_fadnavis #vijay_wadettiwar #chandrashekhar_bawankule #mukhyamantri_baliraja_farm_road_scheme
