Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma affirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding “Jati, Mati, Bheti” by securing land rights for indigenous communities and conducting eviction operations against encroachers. Sarma emphasized that land in Assam rightfully belongs to its people, not encroachers, highlighting the state’s efforts in land reforms and redistribution.
Under the flagship program, Mission Basundhara, the government has granted land ownership rights to over 2.3 lakh families, a significant milestone in ensuring land tenure for indigenous groups. Additionally, approximately 3.5 lakh tea garden families are receiving land pattas for “Tea Line” lands, enhancing land ownership opportunities.
The Chief Minister reiterated that the eviction drives aim to reclaim encroached land and redistribute it to eligible beneficiaries, particularly indigenous populations. The BJP government has consistently prioritized land rights and the preservation of indigenous identity, with the slogan “Jati, Mati, Bheti” central to its political agenda, focusing on identity, land, and cultural conservation.
Amid increased political activities in Assam, the initiatives are expected to have a positive socio-economic impact by providing legal ownership and security to numerous families previously lacking formal land titles. These efforts come as land and identity issues continue to dominate the electoral discussions leading up to the Assembly polls.
