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Time of India
30-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Begin podi process for farmers' land after monsoon: Revenue min
Udupi: Revenue minister Krishna Byre Gowda directed the officials to begin the podi process for land allotted to farmers immediately after the monsoon and ensure that the work is completed for at least 10,000 beneficiaries. He chaired a progress review meeting of the revenue department at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Auditorium on Wednesday. The minister expressed dissatisfaction that land approved for farmers over the past 20 to 50 years was not adequately documented as podi in revenue records. He instructed district officials to convene meetings with village accountants, revenue inspectors, and tahsildars to accelerate the podi process. Byre Gowda said the digitisation of land records under the "Pauti Khata" system already began across the state, including Udupi district, but the progress is slow. The district needs to digitise records for 2.9 lakh land parcels. He pointed out that land listed under the names of deceased individuals disqualifies farmers from accessing govt schemes and subsidies. The process must be prioritised, and district officials must ensure steady progress. On the issue of lightning-related deaths, the minister noted that over 70 people die annually in Karnataka due to lightning strikes. A lack of awareness about safe shelter during storms contributes to these deaths. He urged authorities to educate the public and activate panchayat-level task force committees during the monsoon, stressing the need for consistent year-on-year efforts. In cases where houses are completely damaged due to heavy rain, the minister said relief funds should be released and houses sanctioned under the Devaraj Urs Housing scheme. Revenue officials have the authority to approve and implement such decisions. He also addressed the issue of damaged roads and stressed the importance of pothole repair for public convenience. While minor repair works do not attract large grants, officials were instructed to submit proposals under NDRF guidelines to receive necessary approvals. The minister expressed disappointment that out of 687 eligible beneficiaries under the Bagar Hukum scheme, only nine received land title deeds. He instructed officials to ensure all eligible individuals receive title deeds by Aug 15. Under the Bhoosuraksha project, the computerisation of revenue records is lagging in Udupi compared to neighbouring districts. Officials were urged to expedite the work and not make unnecessary excuses for delays. The minister noted that most village accountants already received laptops and should now perform all tasks through the e-office system.
The Hindu
30-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
State govt digitises 34.29 crore old land documents in over six months, says Krishna Byre Gowda
The State government has digitised 34.29 crore pages of old land records at taluk offices across the State through scanning in over six months, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said in Udupi on Wednesday. Speaking to press persons after reviewing the functioning of the Revenue Department at a meeting in Udupi, the Minister said that the digitisation project aims to scan 100 crore pages. The digitisation process began in January. Tahsildars have been instructed to complete the remaining work by December-end. He said that the records were being digitised, as many old paper-based land records are degenerating and brittle due to age. The ownership documents will have to be preserved. Without proper land documents, farmers face disputes and prolonged litigation. Once digitised, certified copies of land ownership documents will be made available to farmers and landowners through the Bhu Suraksha portal or local Nadakacheris, eliminating the need for unnecessary visits to taluk offices, the Minister said. Mr. Gowda said that over 1.13 lakh pages of digital land documents have been distributed to farmers now. This process will reduce chances of forgery and enhance record security. Podi document The Minister said under the 'Nanna Bhoomi Darkhast' campaign, 1,11,754 farmers who had received land from the government have now been issued with podi (land demarcation document) in the State, enabling them to deal with the property legally. With this, farmers will have rightful land documents for formal transactions, the Minister said. Earlier, speaking at the meeting, the Minister instructed the revenue officials in Udupi to issue podi documents to 10,000 persons in the district. The Minister said that title deeds under Bagar Hukum should have been distributed to 687 persons in the district. But the deed documents have been issued to only nine persons. They should be given to the remaining by August 15. Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa, Chief Executive Officer of Udupi Zilla Panchayat, and Pratheek Bayal were present at the meeting.
Hans India
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Unite to bring back a farmer-friendly government
Gadag: Former chief minister and incumbent Member of Parliament Basavaraj Bommai called upon farmers to draw inspiration from the sacrifices made by fellow farmers and unite once again to bring back a farmer-friendly government in the state. He was speaking at the 35th Farmers' Martyrs Day organized by the Karnataka State Farmers' Association at Soratur village in Gadag taluk on Sunday. The MP said that Karnataka had a rich history of farmers' movements, with the Bagar Hukum movement holding a special significance. Although land reform laws were passed under the revenue department with the slogan 'The one who tills the land is its rightful owner,' even after 40–50 years, the process of issuing title deeds had failed, resulting in grave injustice to farmers.' Bommai said farmers belonged to no political party, but every political party claimed to represent farmers. Farmers lived in uncertainty—not knowing how much it will rain, what yield to expect, or what price they will get. 'Several farmers' organizations exist in Karnataka, but only when they unite can justice be truly delivered to the farmer. Recalling the Navalgund-Nargund movement of the 1970s and 80s, which was followed by the killing of farmers in Soratur, he said even today, the situation remained unchanged. Governments had implemented food schemes but pushed food providers into corners. Those who provided food were denied justice, he added. When he was chief minister, he had directed that seeds and fertilizers be maintained as buffer stock each year. This year, due to early rains, maize farmers were demanding urea fertilizer. The central government had provided the required urea, but there was corruption in the state's urea distribution system. Large dealers were selling it on the black market. He visited the Soratur society and found that no fertilizer was supplied to it, for it had been diverted to large traders. The former CMM said the sacrifices of the three brothers from Soratur—Mahalingappa Malleshappa Giddakenchannavar, Channabasappa Nirvahanashettar, and Devalappa Lamani—should not go in vain. Their sacrifices were a source of inspiration. Farmers must once again unite and bring a farmer-led government to power in the state. It was time to join hands for the farmer. The MP said: 'Here in Soratur, I am making a firm pledge. I will stand at the forefront of any farmer struggle. The land for the martyrs' memorial was donated by noble souls. I will build a proper arch and develop the memorial site. We must not forget those who nurtured us, those who sacrificed for us. S.S. Patil, who established the first cooperative society in Karnataka, organized farmers everywhere. I had visited Kanaginahal during his centenary. We had requested the government to build a memorial for him, but it did not respond. Eventually, I myself built the memorial. I say this with great pride,' he said. On the occasion, floral tributes were offered to the martyrs of the Bagar Hukum movement—late Mahalingappa Malleshappa Giddakenchannavar, Channabasappa Nirvahanashettar, and Devalappa Lamani—who lost their lives on July 27, 1990.
