Surplus govt land recognized for constructing wheat silos on PPP mannequin at 33 places in 4 states: Meals Min

The proposed silos will function beneath DBFOT (Design, Construct, Fund, Personal and Switch) at FCI‘s land and DBFOO (Design, Construct, Fund, Personal and Function) on the land of concessionaire/different company modes, by means of implementing company Meals Company of India (FCI).

Within the first part, tenders had been issued throughout April-June this 12 months for the development of silos of 10.12 lakh tonne capability at 11 places on DBFOT mode, and in addition for 66 places with a capability of 24.75 lakh tonne on DBFOO mode.

In response to the ministry, as land acquisition turns into probably the most essential a part of the DBFOO undertaking and in an effort to facilitate the supply of land to the concessionaires, this ministry took up the problem of identification of appropriate surplus land, if any, with the involved state governments.

With the ministry’s sustained efforts, some land parcels have been recognized by the state governments for lease/switch of the identical to respective concessionaires beneath relevant guidelines, it stated.

Thus far, Punjab has confirmed the supply of presidency/panchayat land at 26 places. The state authorities has additionally assured to determine land at different places as properly if the Land Financial institution Knowledge does not suffice the requirement of concessionaires.

Madhya Pradesh has recognized 4 places — Ujjain, Dhar, Guna and Damoh. Two places — Auraiya and Badaun — have been recognized in Uttar Pradesh, whereas Gujarat has recognized one location for the development of a silo at Banaskantha, it added.

In response to the ministry, the identification of surplus authorities land shall be helpful to potential bidders for ‘Hub & Spoke initiatives’ since the opportunity of taking recognized land parcels on a lease may be explored. This can forestall delay and difficulties in buying non-public land by means of buy, and many others.

Hub and Spoke Mannequin is a transportation system, which consolidates the transportation belongings from standalone places known as “Spoke” to a central location named “Hub” for long-distance transportation. Hubs have a devoted railway siding and container depot facility, whereas the transportation from Spoke to Hub is undertaken by means of highway and from Hub to Hub by way of rail.