Draft Policy Highlights
• National policy should only indicate guidelines.
• Involuntary displacement should be minimised.
• A widely-representative body should take decisions.
• Fair standard of living, not lower than that before displacement, should be guaranteed.
• Full compensation of losses should be paid both individually and collectively.
• All rights and entitlements must be enforcable through courts.
• Alternate land must be made available for those who own and cultivate land.
• A minimum holding should be given to those who cultivate tenant farms.
• Compensation for one year should be provided for unauthorised cultivators.
• A minimum of land should be given to those who depend on forests.
• Tribal communities should be strictly settled in areas of their choice; if necessary, forest areas could be given.
• Dedicated people should be entrusted with implementation of resettlement and rehabilitation plan.
• Separate R&R departments should be set up at state levels.
• Adequate funds should be committed for R&R activities.
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