Land Acquisition and Resettlement Action Plan (LARAP) of Tukul Dam Project, Pacitan, East Java, Indonesia

Abstract

The Tukul Dam is a development project in Pacitan, East Java, Indonesia. This project is planned to acquire land belonging to residents around the project and the government will resettle affected residents in appropriate places. This research presents a comprehensive analysis of the land acquisition and resettlement action plan (LARAP) for the Tukul Dam Project in Pacitan, East Java, Indonesia. The study involves a survey of 140 affected families to understand their awareness of the project, willingness to relocate, and expectations regarding compensation. The paper provides detailed information about the project, the affected area, types of losses incurred by residents, compensation policies, and the implementation process. It concludes by offering suggestions for improving the compensation process and emphasizes the significance of considering the well-being of landowners. This research contributes to the existing literature on land use policy, irrigation, water stress, and land acquisition, and provides valuable insights for future projects in similar contexts.