HT Correspondent
BOKAJAN, Jan 22: In a major step towards strengthening land security and promoting rural development, the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Land and Revenue Department on Thursday organised a large-scale land patta distribution programme at the Balijan DC LP School playground under the initiative “Purthimi Akemang 2.0” (Our Land, Our Rights).
The programme covered beneficiaries from the Sarupathar and Bokajan Member of Autonomous Council (MAC) constituencies, marking a significant milestone in KAAC’s efforts to ensure formal land ownership for indigenous communities of the region.
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Chief Executive Member of KAAC, Tuliram Ronghang, led the distribution and handed over land pattas to more than 3,000 beneficiaries belonging to various indigenous groups across Karbi Anglong.
Addressing the gathering, Ronghang said providing free-of-cost land pattas, ensuring permanent land settlement, remains a top priority of his administration to guarantee long-term security and stability for the people.
The CEM also announced initiatives aimed at youth empowerment, stating that students who have cleared the HSLC and HS examinations would be eligible for skill development training programmes.
He added that upon completion of the training, the council would facilitate job placement assistance or employment opportunities for the trained youth.
During the ceremony, Lumta Hanse and Sarlongki Terang were formally appointed as Sarkari Gaon Buras, a move aimed at strengthening grassroots-level village administration.
The event was attended by several senior KAAC leaders and officials, including MLA Darsing Ronghang, Deputy Chairman of KAAC Avijit Kro, executive members Surjya Rongphar, Ritesh Enghi, Richard Tokbi, MD Phukon, Tilutoma Hasnu and Madhuram Lekthe, along with MACs Kache Rongpipi, Kadom Terangpi and Mongve Rongpi.
Land and Revenue Secretary Si-im Taro and Joint Secretary Tensing Rongpi were also present.
Officials, including Mandals, Supervisor Kanungos, Sarkari Gaon Buras and village headmen (Rong Asar), attended the programme in large numbers, ensuring smooth conduct of the event with wide community participation.
