Q1. With reference to the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007, consider the following statements:
1. This policy is applicable only to the persons affected by the acquisition of land for projects and not to the involuntary displacement due to any other reason.
2. This policy has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
1. This policy is applicable only to the persons affected by the acquisition of land for projects and not to the involuntary displacement due to any other reason.
2. This policy has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
Explanation
The National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy (NRRP), 2007 was introduced to address displacement caused by land acquisition for development projects.
Statement 1 is Incorrect: The NRRP, 2007 covers not only people displaced due to land acquisition but also those affected by involuntary displacement due to other reasons, such as government projects, natural disasters, or conflicts.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: The NRRP, 2007 was formulated by the Ministry of Rural Development, not the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.