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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Survey for ‘non-indegenous' people residing on forest land in Guwahati
Guwahati: In a decisive move to safeguard the demographic integrity and ecological balance of Assam's capital city, the state govt has initiated a rigorous survey to identify "non-indigenous" people residing illegally on forest land in and around Guwahati. The city is home to 12 reserve forests, predominantly located in hill areas, which has a combined land area of 28,380 hectares. As of March 2024, approximately 4,107 hectares of this forest land are reported to be under encroachment. The current survey is specifically targeting these encroached forest lands, where authorities contend that large swathes have been unlawfully occupied by settlers, leading to disruptions in the city's social fabric and environmental sustainability. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma strongly emphasized that the survey will be strictly limited to non-indigenous people residing on forest land, who, according to the govt, have disrupted the state's demographic balance. He said the exercise was not related to any religion or ethnicity, but was solely focused on verifying whether these settlers meet the three-generation residency criterion, as stipulated by the Forest Rights Act. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "It is not about religion or ethnicity, but about protecting Assam's indigenous population from demographic distortion caused by illegal encroachments," Sarma said. He further said, "The survey is strictly limited to non-indigenous people, who disrupt the demography of the state. It will ascertain whether they have been residing there for three generations." The CM further said indigenous people will receive their land documents under the third edition of the 'Basundhara' scheme and that the govt had no plans to evict them. Sarma also clarified that the survey will be conducted exclusively on forest land and not on revenue land.A key aspect of the survey involves verifying whether these residents have been living on the land for three generations or more, roughly equivalent to 75 years. This benchmark is derived from the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights Act) 2006. This Act is designed to protect the rights of two categories of forest dwellers: those belonging to Scheduled Tribes (ST) and those classified as 'other traditional forest dwellers.' To qualify as an 'other traditional forest dweller,' a resident must demonstrate continuous habitation in the forest for at least three generations. Officials indicated that while the hills of Guwahati are traditionally home to many ST communities, a significant number of non-ST settlers have also established themselves in these forest areas. This group reportedly includes a vast number of non-indigenous migrants who are considered single-generation settlers. The govt asserted that Assam's indigenous communities have long borne the brunt of unchecked illegal occupation, with outsiders allegedly altering population dynamics and exploiting forest lands, contributing to environmental degradation and social tensions. This survey is presented as a direct response, an unequivocal declaration that the state will no longer tolerate demographic engineering or land grabbing.
Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Nearly 3,306 acres of land cleared in Uriamghat eviction drive: Assam CM
Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday asserted that the state government has cleared nearly 3,305.78 acres of encroached land in the ongoing eviction drive at Uriamghat in Golaghat district. Nearly 3,306 acres of land cleared in Uriamghat eviction drive: Assam CM ''Prior to this eviction, we had freed 42,644.57 acres of land from encroachers, but now 45,950 acres have been cleared with the successful drive in Uriamghat,'' Sarma said at a press conference here. The chief minister also thanked Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for his support and cooperation in the eviction drive, and the Nagaland Police and the CRPF, which were in charge of the Disputed Area Belt area along the border to ensure neutrality during the operation, ''All have contributed and helped us to ensure the success of this eviction drive,'' he said. Reacting to the demand for a 'Miyaland' by a section of those evicted, Sarma said, ''I have no objection to this, but it will be in Bangladesh and not here. We will also help them in this regard.'' ''There is plenty of land in Bangladesh, but if there is any problem there, then it can be in Afghanistan,'' he said. Regarding the ongoing survey of those residing in forest land in and around Guwahati, Sarma said a survey of non-indigenous people residing in these areas has begun to determine how many generations they have been staying there. ''The survey is strictly limited to non-indigenous people, who disrupt the demography of the state. It is not related to religion, but will ascertain whether they have been residing there for three generations,'' Sarma. This will not affect the indigenous population, as they will get their land documents under the third edition of the 'Basundhara' scheme, and the government has ''no plans to evict the indigenous people,'' he said. The survey will be conducted only in forest land, and not revenue land, Sarma said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
New Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
‘e-Registration' mobile app launched by CM Majhi
BHUBANESWAR: In a move to streamline registration process of landed property online and in a transparent manner, the state government on Wednesday launched the 'e-Registration' application which offers a wide range of services from anywhere without having to visit the sub-registrar's office. Launching the Android-based mobile application developed by the Revenue and Disaster Management department at Lok Seva Bhawan here, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said this is a significant milestone in the state government's digital service delivery. 'Through this mobile application, users can book slots for registration deeds, apply for certified copies, encumbrance certificates, check benchmark land values and a range of other services from the comfort of their homes. The app also provides complete information about the nearest sub-registrar office, details of the property including land description, area, valuation and ownership status of a particular property,' he added. He further said the application will provide all information about applicable stamp duty and registration fees based on the property details. The user can make online payments without visiting the sub-registrar office or taking assistance of any revenue officials or middlemen, he added. With the app making the system paperless and cashless, the CM said people will no longer have to queue up or make multiple visits to the sub-registrar's office. 'The e-Registration app is now available in the Google play store for download and efforts are on to make the app available for iPhone users soon,' Majhi added. Releasing a booklet highlighting the achievements of the Revenue department in the first year, the chief minister said land pattas have been provided to 16,727 homeless individuals through Basundhara scheme and permanent record of rights (RoRs) issued to 20,385 government schools and colleges.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Odisha govt launches app to simplify land registration process
1 2 Bhubaneswar: The Odisha govt on Wednesday launched an e-registration app to simplify the land registration process and make it user-friendly and hassle-free. Launching the app, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that the e-registration app is a major milestone in providing digital services by the state govt. "With the launch of this app, the revenue department is not only now closer to the people but also the process will be free of brokers and unnecessary delays," Majhi added. Through this app, people can book slots for registration deeds, apply for certified copies and Encumbrance Certificates (EC) and access land benchmark values using their Android smartphones from home. The app also provides complete information about sub-registrar offices, making the process entirely paperless and cashless, reducing unnecessary crowds at sub-registrar offices. Majhi also unveiled the one-year report card of the revenue and disaster management department on the occasion. "The state govt provided land titles to 16,727 homeless people under the Basundhara scheme and 20,385 govt primary, upper primary, high schools, and colleges received permanent land titles in the past year," revenue minister Suresh Pujari said. "Additionally, through a separate campaign, 4,61,602 accounts were surveyed and records of 1,16,486 deceased persons were updated in the names of their heirs, allowing farmers to benefit from various govt schemes," Pujari added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Investire è più facile che mai BG SAXO Scopri di più Undo The revenue minister also mentioned that while around 1,000 new revenue villages were notified between 1991 and 2024, only 300 of them were included in revenue maps. Last year, close to 400 revenue villages were notified with all administrative inclusions. Odisha has been successful in managing disasters like cyclones and floods. During last year's Cyclone Dana, we achieved a zero-casualty target. Our disaster management skills are recognised globally, so we must always be ready. The achievements we made this year deserve all the praise, but Odisha must become the best state in India in providing revenue services. Therefore, we must work even harder," Pujari said.
