1. Assam government, under CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, launches ‘Mission Basundhara 3.0’ for land reform.
2. The initiative marks the third phase of a comprehensive land management program initiated in 2021.
3. Mission Basundhara 3.0 aims to streamline land transactions and resolve familial disputes by clarifying land boundaries and owner identification on maps.
Guwahati, Feb 19: In a significant stride toward land reform and indigenous rights protection, the Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, unveiled ‘Mission Basundhara 3.0’ on February 16, marking the third phase of a transformative initiative initiated in 2021.
Mission Basundhara 3.0 aims to simplify land transactions and resolve familial land disputes by ensuring clear demarcation of land boundaries and owner identification on maps.
The process will eliminate the need for No Objection Certificates (NOCs) during land transactions and facilitate fair land distribution based on thorough map analysis.
This phase of Mission Basundhara focuses on providing land rights to indigenous communities, organizations, and individuals occupying land without proper documentation.
Notably, it reserves revenue villages exclusively for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Scheduled Castes (SC) communities, guaranteeing 100% accommodation for these groups and enabling property monetization and access to financial services.
Applying for Mission Basundhara 3.0 involves selecting the service on the official platform, entering land details, allotment certificate details, and applicant information, uploading necessary documents, viewing the application form, accepting the agreement, and submitting the application.
Applicants receive an acknowledgement receipt for future reference.
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Chief Minister Sarma emphasized the scheme’s inclusivity, waiving the ‘three generations’ requirement for specific communities like the tea and Adivasi communities.
Similar provisions apply to the Gorkha community and cooperative societies occupying land without formal rights.
Additionally, residents in specific areas like the Sunsali area of Guwahati and Tea Garden Grant area of Dibrugarh are offered a one-time opportunity to apply for land pattas.
Looking ahead, Mission Basundhara 3.0 lays the groundwork for Mission Basundhara 4.0, focusing on char areas’ survey and reclamation, advancing a modern land revenue system to address all land-related issues comprehensively.
This initiative not only simplifies land transactions but also paves the way for village-level planning and development, ensuring a brighter future for Assam’s indigenous communities and residents.
