Citing development needs, the government took over Delhi’s once thriving commons. Now, much of this land is neglected, walled off or encroached on by the rich.
In India, urban farming has seen some traction across states; but rapid development and the need to make urban agriculture viable mean the contours of official policy on it must be shaped
Arvind Kejriwal had promised farmers a compensation of Rs 50,000 per hectare within 45 days during a live event on October 20, 2021. This amount hasn't reached many farmers.