Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the third phase of the Mission Basundhara scheme, aimed at providing land rights to indigenous people of Assam.
The scheme is part of the government’s broader goal to ensure Jati-Mati-Bheti (community, land, homeland) protection.
Key Features of Mission Basundhara 3.0:
- Ancestry Proof Relaxation:
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- SC, ST, Tea Tribes, Adivasis, and Gorkhas no longer need to provide three-generation ancestry proof for land rights.
- Full Digitization of Land Records:
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- Complete digital access to land maps and records, enhancing data accuracy and reducing disputes.
- Land Settlement for Institutions:
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- Non-individual entities like educational and socio-cultural organizations can claim land ownership if occupied for specified durations.
- Bhoodan/Gramdan Land Settlement:
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- Regularizes land acquired through Bhoodan/Gramdan, granting rightful ownership to occupants.
- Conversion of Land Titles:
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- Annual Patta (AP) land can be converted to Periodic Patta (PP) for permanent rights.
- ‘Map as a Service’:
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- Citizens gain access to digitized land maps for better transparency.
- Review of Rejected Cases:
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- Cases rejected under Mission Basundhara 2.0 can be reviewed for possible approvals.
Mission Basundhara 3.0 aims to simplify land administration, ensure transparency, and strengthen land rights for indigenous and marginalized communities in Assam.
