Mohali, July 24 -- In an attempt to prevent disputes over compensation for orchards, trees, tubewells and other immovable assets that have repeatedly delayed major land acquisition projects, the Punjab government has directed the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) to conduct mandatory drone surveys, integrate village civic infrastructure with urban development, and submit half-yearly compliance reports on all land acquisition-based projects.

Those in the know said permission has been sought from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to conduct drone surveys in the Aerotropolis area. "The drone survey will begin as soon as the approval is received, following which development works will be taken forward in a phased manner,"...