Chandigarh, Aug 11, 2025: In a major policy reversal, the Punjab government on Monday formally announced the withdrawal of its Land Pooling Policy.
The announcement was made without providing specific reasons, though officials indicated that more details would follow. The decision comes as discussions continue over land acquisition methods and urban development models in the state.
The Land Pooling Policy, initially introduced to facilitate land acquisition for infrastructure and development projects, had drawn mixed reactions from farmers, landowners, and real estate stakeholders. Critics questioned its long-term impact on land rights, while supporters saw it as a streamlined approach to urban expansion.
With the policy now scrapped, attention turns to the state government’s next move and any replacement frameworks for managing land development.
