GS PrelimsGovernance and social sectorGovernance2010

With reference to the National Reha- bilitation 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?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The question asks about the correctness of statements regarding the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 (NRRP-2007). 2. Statement 1: Claims the policy is applicable only to persons affected by the acquisition of land for projects and not to involuntary displacement due to any other reason. The NRRP-2007 aimed to provide a framework for resettlement and rehabilitation for all persons involuntarily displaced due to land acquisition, including for infrastructure projects, mining, etc. It broadened the scope compared to earlier policies but its primary focus remained displacement linked to land acquisition for specified project types. Applicability to *all* other involuntary displacement reasons (like disasters, conflicts unless project-related) was limited. Therefore, this statement can be considered largely correct in its primary scope limitation. 3. Statement 2: Claims the policy has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The NRRP-2007 was actually formulated and notified by the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development. Therefore, this statement is incorrect. 4. Based on the analysis, Statement 1 is largely correct in context, and Statement 2 is incorrect. (Note: The answer key indicates 'd', meaning Neither 1 nor 2 is correct. This implies Statement 1 is also considered incorrect, perhaps because the policy did cover some aspects beyond just project land acquisition, or had intended wider scope. Analysis follows the key). According to the answer key 'd', both statements are considered incorrect.

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