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How is the new policy different from the earlier existing policies?

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How is the new policy different from the earlier existing policies?

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(I) The new Policy is a composite one with separately structured provisions to address the issues of displacement arising out of Industrial; Mining projects; Irrigation projects, National parks and Sanctuaries; Urban and Linear projects. (II) For preparation of a proper R & R plan, socio-economic survey as well as socio-cultural and infrastructural survey has been made mandatory. (III) Government has given more responsibility to the project proponents to carry out R & R for the displaced/ affected people. (IV) Indexation of rehabilitation grant to the wholesale price index as on 1.4.2006 and revision of the scale of grant every two years to make the grant commensurate. (V) Emphasis on Consent Award and negotiated settlement to give the land losers an opportunity for self-assessment of the compensation and to claim it in the prescribed manner. (VI) Benefit sharing in terms of preferential share allotment for partnering the growth. (VII) R & R package has been enhanced considerably. (VII

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