Dark Truth Behind House Compensations In This Madhya Pradesh District
NDTV
In 2016, a budget of Rs 6,672 crore was allocated for the Lalitpur-Singrauli railway line. However, the project has stalled, leaving the railway incomplete.
A detailed investigation by NDTV has uncovered a concerning trend in Madhya Pradesh: thousands of crores in compensation claims for fake houses along the MP-UP highway project. The investigation also threw up an alarming development in Singrauli district.
In 2016, a budget of Rs 6,672 crore was allocated for the Lalitpur-Singrauli railway line. However, the project has stalled, leaving the railway incomplete. Meanwhile, a different construction boom has emerged: outsiders are swiftly erecting makeshift houses on tribal lands to exploit hefty compensation payouts from the government. Our investigation delves into the scale of this growing scam.
The Rise of 'Compensation Houses'
