Overview
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued Forest Rights Act certificates in Chaygaon to families from Garo, Rabha, Bodo and Karbi communities living in reserved forest areas.
- Sarma said eligible indigenous families would receive permanent ownership of up to 50 bighas through the Basundhara scheme, with pattas extended beyond earlier limits.
- The government reiterated a zero‑tolerance approach to alleged encroachment, with the chief minister vowing to continue eviction drives targeting illegal settlers.
- Sarma claimed 193 square kilometers of forest land have been cleared of encroachers since 2021, with further operations planned in districts including Goalpara and Kamrup.
- The chief minister noted a state report on communities seeking Scheduled Tribe status will be submitted by November 25, and said talks with the Centre on Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council issues are ongoing.