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30 June 2026

Raipur demolition drive protests

The incident serves as a practical case study on the implementation challenges of welfare schemes like PM Awas Yojana and the conflict between urban development and land rights, which can be used as context in GS2 governance answers.

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Notes

  • Administrative and police personnel demolished 77 structures in Nakati village, Dharsiwa block, near Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
  • The demolition occurred on approximately nine hectares of government land located within 5 km of Raipur airport and near the Naya Raipur administrative hub.
  • The administration stated that notices were issued to encroachers prior to the operation.
  • Residents alleged that the demolished structures included houses sanctioned under government schemes like PM Awas Yojana and Indira Awas Yojana.
  • Affected residents reported incomplete disbursement of funds under housing schemes.
  • The district administration stated that relocation arrangements are being made for the evicted families in Sector-30 of Naya Raipur.
  • Villagers claimed the land was inherited and historically reserved for common grazing.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges of balancing urban expansion and infrastructure development with the rehabilitation rights of vulnerable populations in peri-urban areas. 150 words
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  2. The conflict between land acquisition for administrative hubs and the rights of local inhabitants highlights the complexities of land governance in India. Examine the legal and ethical framework required to ensure that urban development projects adhere to the principles of social justice and inclusive growth. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following is a primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)?

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