Narendra Modi gives land allotment certificates to indigenous people in Assam

First Published Jan 23, 2021, 12:38 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (January 23) distributed land allotment certificates to indigenous people in Assam.

Under the state government's programme, PM Modi distributed land pattas/allotment certificates to over one lakh beneficiaries in Sivasagar.

PM Modi said, “It is a matter of sadness that even after so many years since Independence, there are those in Assam who have not got recognition for their land.”

“Today I am here to be a part of your happiness and celebration as our government in Assam has completed a huge task. Today, those who love Assam and are from the state are getting recognition of their land,” he added.

The PMO release stated, “The issuance of patta/allotment certificates for indigenous people of Assam has been given highest priority in order to instil a sense of security amongst them. Assam had 5.75 lakh landless families in 2016. The present Government has distributed 2.28 lakhs land pattas/allotment certificates since May 2016. The ceremony on January 23 marks the next step in this process.”