Overview
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma handed Forest Rights Act title certificates to 4,673 indigenous families in Chaygaon, Kamrup on November 11.
- Sarma announced that eligible indigenous families living on government land can receive ownership of up to 50 bighas under the Basundhara scheme.
- The chief minister said the program aims to resolve land disputes and provide pattas to landless households, noting that thousands have already obtained legal titles.
- Reiterating a zero-tolerance stance on alleged encroachment, Sarma said eviction drives will continue and warned against cross-border infiltration.
- The state will submit its report on the demand for Scheduled Tribe status by six communities on November 25, with Sixth Schedule discussions for the Rabha Hasong body expected to continue in December.