Farmers being paid for land: RUDA

LAHORE:

Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) Chief Executive Officer Imran Amin has said that no one’s rights will be violated in the scheme and farmers are being paid for their land in a timely manner under a package.

“Ravi Urban Development Authority has so far paid 70% of the land owners through the Revenue Board of Punjab,” he said while speaking to a delegation of farmers’ representatives at the RUDA headquarters.

“If a few owners have reservations about an issue, we can review their suggestions as this project of the government of Punjab will guarantee the welfare of people,” he added.

Imran Amin said the creation of Ravi city would provide employment to millions of people.

“The industrial zone here will be over 3,500 hectares, while revenue of $40 billion will be obtained from business activities. No one will be allowed to work on illegal housing schemes here. RUDA will ensure implementation of the master plan,” he added.

The CEO said, “With world-class river training works and barrages, flood damage will be minimised, while the groundwater level of Lahore will rise due to the formation of three lakes.”

Recognising the Rakh Jhok Forest as a national park will promote tourism and aquatic life, he added.

As per a statement, farmers’ representatives informed the CEO about their problems and assured him of their cooperation.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 21^st, 2022.