Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reviewed land-related grievances of indigenous communities in Upper Assam and assured that the state government will continue efforts to secure land rights and provide permanent ownership to eligible families. Chairing two meetings at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Dibrugarh, Sarma discussed land settlement issues affecting tribal communities, including the Moran and Matak communities, and directed officials to address pending cases and resolve public grievances.
The meetings focused on complaints related to the Revenue Department, land settlement applications and unresolved cases under Mission Basundhara 2.0 and 3.0, to be reviewed under Mission Basundhara 4.0. The discussions also covered the allotment of up to 50 bighas of land to tribal families in eligible areas. At a meeting attended by the District Commissioners of Lakhimpur, Dhemaji and Majuli, forest officials and representatives of tribal organisations, the Chief Minister reiterated that protecting tribal land rights and ensuring permanent land ownership remained a priority for the government.
Three steps for Moran and Matak applicants
In a separate meeting with representatives of Moran and Matak community organisations, the Chief Minister announced that guidelines for these communities under Mission Basundhara 4.0 will be uploaded on the portal. He also said selected youths from areas inhabited by the two communities will receive training to help people submit land-related applications online. The government will also consider extending the deadline for premium payments, according to an official statement, and take steps to resolve land settlement issues within the stipulated timeframe.
Why a land title changes a family’s future
A formal land title, or patta, is more than a document. It gives a family security against eviction, a basis for accessing credit and government schemes, and a clear record for inheritance. Mission Basundhara, the state’s flagship land-titling drive, was created to formalise such holdings and resolve long-standing disputes.
The Dibrugarh review is part of a wider Upper Assam tour covering Dibrugarh and Tinsukia, districts that anchor the region’s tea, oil and trade economy. The state’s recruitment drive for thousands of police, forest and emergency posts and the political promises around inclusive development and peace accords in Assam show how land, jobs and identity remain intertwined in the state’s public debate.
What to watch next
The test of the Dibrugarh meetings will be delivery: whether the portal guidelines appear, whether trained youth actually reach applicants in Moran and Matak areas, and whether pending cases under the earlier phases move to resolution under Mission Basundhara 4.0. Announcements at a review meeting are a starting point; pattas in hand are the measure that counts.
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