Assam: 1 lakh landless indigenous families get land pattas

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal distributed the land pattas to landless people in Majuli. State Health and Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the land pattas distribution ceremony in Jorhat

Guwahati: Reiterating BJP Government's commitment to preserve ''Jati, Maati, Bheti'', Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal distributed land pattas and sanction letters to 1 lakh landless indigenous families in Majuli on Monday.

Speaking on the land patta distribution ceremony in Majuli, Chief Minister Sonowal highlighted the various welfare schemes undertaken by his government for the indigenous communities of the state.

A historic day for Assam.

Land rights are pivotal to protect our indigenous people. Glad to ceremonially distribute Land Pattas in Majuli and witness the fulfillment of our promise to provide 1 lakh Land Pattas to landless indigenous families. #JatiMatiBheti pic.twitter.com/Q2z408ToIq
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) October 5, 2020
No Govt, in the past 70 years, had taken any firm steps for the indigenous people of Assam.

With PM Shri @narendramodi ji's ideal of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas', @BJP4India's engine of development is leading us on the path of progress. #JatiMatiBheti pic.twitter.com/hRwjgV1JAl
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) October 5, 2020

Our Assam, Our Land, Our Rights

No one can take away the core foundation that forms Assam's bedrock. Today is fulfilling not just because we live up to our Govt's pledge to protect #JatiMatiBheti of the people but it is also a reiteration that 'action speaks louder than words'. pic.twitter.com/ng8DUUxedQ
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) October 5, 2020

On the same day, State finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also distributed land pattas to people in Jorhat.

Sarma took to Twitter and said that this year, the Government of Assam has distributed over 2000 periodic pattas and allotment certificates which is more than their balance target.

#JatiMatiBheti

Today in Jorhat, distributed Land Pattas to people. This year GoA has distributed 2819 Periodic Pattas & 2195 Allotment Certificates, making total distribution more than the balance target.

Across Assam, more than 1 Lakh Pattas have been distributed so far. pic.twitter.com/naKYQ5h92z
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) October 5, 2020

Sarma emphasized that the Assam Government has not just undertaken the development schemes but also has been working towards the preservation of the identity and culture of the indigenous people.

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