This document discusses land acquisition in India, including:
1. An overview of land acquisition policies and practices from 1894 to the present, highlighting key milestones and reforms related to compensation and livelihood issues.
2. Details on rehabilitation benefits and policies of public sector undertakings involved in land acquisition.
3. Best practices in land acquisition from other countries that provide lessons in legal frameworks, community participation, benefit sharing, and grievance redressal.
4. Challenges facing land acquisition in India such as displacement, fragmented ownership, outdated laws, and corrupt practices. Major policy and institutional constraints in the land acquisition act are also outlined.