Land Rights Push: Assam CM Holds High-Level Meet in Dibrugarh
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma chairs key meetings in Dibrugarh to secure land rights for tribal, Moran, and Matak communities in Upper Assam.
In a decisive move to safeguard the heritage and stability of the region's original inhabitants, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired two high-profile meetings in Dibrugarh on Wednesday. The discussions focused on securing the land rights of indigenous people across several districts in Upper and Northern Assam, aiming to resolve long-standing disputes and streamline ownership processes.
Prioritizing Tribal Land Ownership
The first of the two sessions brought together District Commissioners from Majuli, Dhemaji, and Lakhimpur, alongside forest department officials and tribal organization representatives. The primary agenda was to tackle the hurdles tribal populations face when dealing with the revenue department.
During this meeting, Chief Minister Sarma emphasized a proactive approach to governance, stating that the State Government remains committed to ensuring that eligible tribal families receive permanent ownership of their land. A significant point of discussion was the allotment of up to 50 bighas of land to tribal families, ensuring they have the necessary resources for their sustenance and security.
Empowering Moran and Matak Communities
The second meeting shifted focus toward the specific needs of the Moran and Matak communities. With representatives from various community organizations present, the Chief Minister deliberated on the unique land-related challenges these groups face in Upper Assam.
To modernize the process and reduce bureaucratic delays, the Chief Minister announced several key initiatives:
- Digital Integration: Guidelines formulated under Mission Basundhara 4.0 specifically for the Moran and Matak communities will be uploaded to the official portal.
- Youth Training: To bridge the digital divide, the government will provide specialized training to youth from these communities to help others navigate and submit land applications online.
- Financial Flexibility: The CM assured that the government would extend the timeline for premium submissions to ease the burden on applicants.
Streamlining Mission Basundhara
A critical component of both meetings was the review of land settlement cases. The administration is currently looking into unresolved cases from Mission Basundhara 2.0 and 3.0, integrating them into the framework of Mission Basundhara 4.0 to ensure no eligible claimant is left behind.
Chief Minister Sarma reiterated that the government's mission is to eliminate the complexities of land settlement and resolve objections within a stipulated timeframe, ensuring that the indigenous people of Assam have undisputed rights to their ancestral lands.