State government is promoting the use of latest digital technology in land related matters – Chief Minister
Making land records transparent and effective is the priority of the state government
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai inaugurated the distribution of ownership cards
Ownership cards were distributed in the presence of ministers in 10 districts of Chhattisgarh state
Raipur, 18 January 2025
In line with the intention and visionary thinking of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the state government has taken strong steps to effectively implement the ownership scheme. Ownership scheme is an effective initiative to empower rural India. Property rights are not limited to legal ownership of land and other resources, but it provides the basis for individuals and communities to live a self-reliant, stable and dignified life. This right ensures economic, social and personal freedom especially for the weaker and deprived sections of our society, hence making land records transparent and effective is our priority. Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai said this while addressing the ownership card distribution ceremony organized in Mahasamund today.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai, while congratulating all the beneficiaries of the ownership card, said that today ownership cards are being distributed to 10 thousand 850 beneficiaries of 128 villages of Mahasamund district. He said that the ownership scheme will not only clearly determine the boundaries of land ownership, it will also reduce land-related disputes. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that we are using state-of-the-art digital technologies in land related matters, so that high-resolution digital maps can be made available to the Gram Panchayats. This will help in building better roads, health centers, schools and other infrastructure, which will accelerate the pace of development. He said that the state government has developed “Sugam App” to make the registry processes transparent and work is being done on digitization of documents.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that Chhattisgarh has just received approval for 3 lakh 88 thousand new Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Along with this, approval for 4 lakh new houses will also be received in future. As soon as our government was formed, approval for 18 lakh houses was given. The survey work for Awas Plus 2024 has started in the state. He said that I am happy to tell you that now those who have 2.5 acres of irrigated or 5 acres of non-irrigated land and two wheelers will also get its benefit.
It is noteworthy that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi joined the nationwide ownership card distribution program virtually from Delhi today and provided ownership cards of the land occupied by them to 65 lakh villagers in 50 thousand villages. On this occasion, Prime Minister Modi addressed the beneficiaries of the scheme and also interacted with them.
In the program, Chief Minister Shri Sai invited the people of the state to participate in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh. He said that the state government has constructed a grand pandal for the people of Chhattisgarh in an area of 4.5 acres under Prayagraj Sector 6. Here, free arrangements have been made for their stay and food. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that paddy will be purchased till January 31 this year. So far, more than 132 lakh metric tons of paddy has been purchased and more than 23 lakh farmers have sold paddy. He said that the difference amount will be provided soon after paddy purchase.
On this occasion, Revenue and Youth Welfare Minister Shri Tankaram Verma congratulated all the beneficiaries and said that the double engine government is working with full honesty and dedication. Sabka Saath and Sabka Vikas is not just a slogan but a sentiment, with the aim of making it meaningful, the state government is working under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai. He said that the ownership card is not just a document, but a proof of your rights, self-reliance and empowerment.
In the program, MP Mrs. Roopkumari Chaudhary said that public welfare works have gained momentum in Chhattisgarh due to the coordination between the central and state governments. MLA Mr. Yogeshwar Raju Sinha, Mr. Sampat Agarwal also addressed the program. Collector Mr. Vinay Kumar Langeh said that survey of 1073 villages has been completed through drone survey. Through which ownership cards of 10850 beneficiaries of 128 villages have been prepared and distribution has been started.
District Panchayat Chairperson Smt. Usha Patel, Women Commission member Smt. Sarla Kosaria, Smt. Sanyukta Singh, former MP Shri Chunnilal Sahu, former Parliamentary Secretary Shri Poonam Chandrakar, former MLA Paresh Bagbahara and other public representatives along with eminent citizens were present in the program.
