Question 1726
Consider the following statements regarding Mission Basundhara 3.0 , recently launched in Assam : 1. It aims to provide land rights to the indigenous people of the state who have been occupying land for generations without legal documentation. 2. For SC, ST, OBC, and MOBC categories, the mandatory requirement of three generations (75 years) of residence for land settlement has been waived. 3. The mission includes provisions for the settlement of land for tea tribes , ex-service personnel , and various educational and social organizations . Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer
1, 2 and 3
Why?
The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3 In News Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 to streamline land-related services and provide land rights to indigenous people . Key Points Statement 1 is correct: The primary objective of Mission Basundhara 3.0 is to provide legal land rights to the indigenous population of Assam who have been living on land for generations but lack legal documents or ownership. Statement 2 is correct: A major highlight of the 3.0 phase is the relaxation of criteria for land settlement. The previous requirement of proving three generations (75 years) of residency has been waived for communities belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and MOBC categories. Statement 3 is correct: The scope of the mission has been expanded to include the settlement of land for specific groups like tea tribes and ex-service personnel . It also caters to social and educational organizations that are occupying land without formal titles. The mission also focuses on the digitization of land records and maps to ensure transparency and efficiency in land administration. Additional Information Mission Basundhara 1.0 was launched in October 2021 , followed by Mission Basundhara 2.0 in May 2023 . The mission leverages technology for the re-survey of villages and the settlement of Khas (government) and ceiling surplus land. Important Points The initiative is a significant step toward land reforms in Assam, aiming to eliminate middlemen and provide Hassle-free services to citizens through a digital platform .
