Assam’s Basundhara scheme grants land rights to indigenous tribal families
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a significant initiative, the Basundhara scheme, to secure land rights for the state's indigenous tribal families. The scheme aims to provide permanent ownership documents to needy tribal communities residing on government land.
Sarma, credited with the initiative, has expressed his administration's commitment to justice and empowerment for all indigenous groups under the Basundhara framework. The goal is clear: to ensure every indigenous family in Assam has a rightful claim to land ownership. The scheme aims to resolve long-standing land disputes and formalise ownership for landless communities.
Under the scheme, each family can receive up to 50 bighas of land. Married couples may potentially receive double that amount. Already, thousands of indigenous people have benefited from the issuance of land pattas, providing legal recognition and protection from eviction.
The decision is expected to have a significant socio-economic impact, particularly in rural and forest-dwelling tribal communities. It is a step towards empowering the indigenous families and ensuring their rights to land and resources.
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