Punjab News: Bhagwant Mann Govt Empowers Farmers Through New Land Pooling Policy

In a significant reform aimed at inclusive urban development, the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has introduced a new land pooling policy that allows farmers to become stakeholders in urban expansion projects.

ਨਵੀਂ ਲੈਂਡ ਪੂਲਿੰਗ ਨੀਤੀ 'ਚ ਹੁਣ ਮਾਨ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਕਿਸਾਨ ਵੀਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸ਼ਹਿਰੀ ਵਿਕਾਸ 'ਚ ਹਿੱਸੇਦਾਰ ਬਣਾ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ, ਇਸ ਨਾਲ਼ ਕਿਸਾਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕਰੋੜਾਂ ਦੀ ਕਮਾਈ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ, ਮਹਿੰਗੀ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਰਟੀ ਬਣੇਗੀ ਅਤੇ ਭਵਿੱਖ ਸੁਰੱਖਿਅਤ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ pic.twitter.com/njowwrAGNf

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The initiative ensures that instead of losing their land for development, farmers will now benefit from the rising value of urban real estate. AAP Punjab, in a recent tweet, highlighted that under this new model, “farmers will earn crores, gain access to high-value property, and secure their future.”

What Is the New Land Pooling Policy?

Under the revised framework:

Farmers contribute land to urban development projects voluntarily.

In return, they receive a portion of developed property, rather than just financial compensation.

This approach allows them to retain long-term ownership and benefit from appreciation in property value.

Key Benefits for Farmers

High-value property ownership in prime urban areas

Potential to earn crores, compared to traditional acquisition models

Participation in future commercial and residential development

Security of future income for farmers and their families

Inclusive Development Vision

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has positioned the policy as a pro-farmer and pro-growth initiative, designed to ensure that development is not extractive, but participatory.

With urban centres in Punjab expanding rapidly, the new model is expected to reduce land acquisition conflicts, promote transparent planning, and align the interests of farmers and urban authorities.

This move signals a shift in the state’s development approach — one that seeks to empower its agricultural backbone while modernizing its cities. Further details on policy rollout, eligibility, and pilot zones are expected in the coming weeks.