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Assam Grants Land Rights to Over 1 Lakh Families Under Mission Basundhara 3.0

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the distribution of land pattas to over one lakh indigenous landless families and institutions under Mission Basundhara 3.0. The initiative, launched from Dhemaji district, also granted forest land rights to residents of reserved forests under the Forest Rights Act. Sarma stated that the mission, over five years, has resolved land-related grievances for nearly 10 lakh families across its various phases. Future phases, 4.0 and 5.0, are planned to address remaining issues like land reclassification and settlement in forest villages.

Key Points: Assam Distributes 1 Lakh+ Land Pattas via Mission Basundhara 3.0

  • Over 1 lakh families receive land rights
  • Dhemaji district hosts central event
  • Forest rights granted to 538 residents
  • Mission has resolved issues for 10 lakh families
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Assam govt distributes over 1 lakh land pattas under Mission Basundhara 3.0

Assam CM launches Mission Basundhara 3.0, distributing land pattas to over 1 lakh indigenous families & resolving long-pending land grievances.

"land-related grievances of nearly 10 lakh families have been resolved - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, Feb 27

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched the distribution of land pattas to over one lakh indigenous landless families and public institutions under Mission Basundhara 3.0, reaffirming the state government's commitment to resolving long-pending land-related grievances through a structured and transparent process.

The Chief Minister formally inaugurated the state-level distribution programme at Deuri Beel in Dhemaji district, where digital land pattas and allotment letters were handed over to beneficiaries.

He also initiated land settlement in previously unsurveyed villages where surveys have been completed under the SVAMITVA scheme.

In addition, forest land rights were granted to 538 residents of the Subansiri and Jiadhal Reserved Forests under the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

CM Sarma said that a total of 1,06,905 beneficiaries across Assam received land pattas on the day, including 44,700 beneficiaries from Dhemaji district alone.

He said Dhemaji was chosen to host the central programme due to the large number of landless families awaiting settlement in the district.

Tracing the origins of Mission Basundhara, the Chief Minister said land records in Assam were historically disorganised, depriving many families of legal ownership and access to institutional credit.

Since the launch of the mission five years ago, land-related grievances of nearly 10 lakh families have been resolved, he said.

Under Mission Basundhara 1.0, issues such as conversion of annual pattas to periodic pattas and correction of land records were addressed, benefiting around 5.82 lakh families.

Mission Basundhara 2.0 focused on granting land rights to indigenous people living on government land for generations, benefitting 2.29 lakh families, a majority from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and OBC communities.

The Chief Minister said land pattas have also been issued to religious, educational and cultural institutions across the state.

Of the 903 unsurveyed villages in Assam, surveys have been completed in 769 villages, with over 30,000 families already granted pattas.

Announcing future plans, Sarma said all remaining land-related issues would be addressed through Mission Basundhara 4.0 and 5.0, including reclassification of land and settlement of eligible non-tribal residents of forest villages.

He added that around 80 per cent of land issues have already been resolved.

Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Integrated District Commissioner's Office Complex in Dhemaji, built at a cost of Rs 49 crore, stating that it would enhance administrative efficiency and citizen-centric governance in the district.

- IANS

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Rajesh Q
Good step, but the real test is implementation at the grassroots. Hope there is no corruption or bias in selecting beneficiaries. Also, what about people in other districts who are still waiting? The article says 80% resolved, but the remaining 20% might be the most complex cases.
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Aman W
Finally, some action on forest rights! Granting rights to 538 residents in Subansiri and Jiadhal is a welcome move. These communities have lived there for generations. Hope this sets a precedent for other states as well. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in rural development, digitizing land records is crucial. It prevents disputes and gives people access to banking and loans. Mission Basundhara seems to be a model other states should study. The scale of 10 lakh families is impressive.
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Vikram M
The focus on indigenous landless families is the most important part. Protecting the land rights of the native people of Assam is essential for social harmony and development. Hope the process continues smoothly with Mission 4.0 and 5.0.
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Nikhil C
Building the new DC office for 49 crore rupees alongside this is smart. Better administration will help maintain these land records and serve people faster. A patta is just paper if you can't get a mutation or NOC easily. Good holistic thinking.

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