Bidadi agitation expands debate on development, food security and livelihoods (opens original article in a new tab)

Farmers in Bidadi protest the township project, citing concerns over land acquisition, food security, and social disruption.

• Farmers in Bidadi protest against the township project, questioning land acquisition and its impact on food security and livelihoods.
• The agitation highlights concerns over Bengaluru-centric development consuming agricultural land and disrupting rural communities.
• Documents indicate loss of 400 acres of ragi cultivation and 6 lakh litres of daily milk production if the project proceeds.