Bharatpur:Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration Pratibha Rawal has emphasized that land ownership certificates should be considered a right for landless Dalits, squatters, and settlers living on unmanaged land, rather than a tool for political promises.
According to National News Agency RSS, Minister Rawal interacted with local residents at Ganeshsthan in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-11, Chitwan district, where she discussed the distribution of land ownership certificates. She criticized the past use of these certificates for political gain and stressed that they should not be linked to political promises.
Minister Rawal visited Chitwan to address the challenges faced by landless individuals and squatters, review the certificate distribution process, and listen to local grievances. She assured residents that the government had removed policy barriers through an ordinance, facilitating the distribution of land ownership certificates. She urged local governments and Land Problem Resolution Committees to expedite the process.
During the interaction, Rawal expressed concern over the longstanding issue of landlessness, stating that policy was no longer a barrier, but rather the intention to act was crucial. She emphasized the importance of local governments and committees working swiftly to resolve the issue.
Minister Rawal acknowledged the hardships faced by landless people due to delays in certificate distribution and reiterated the government’s commitment to providing the certificates promptly. Local residents shared their problems and expressed gratitude for the government’s initiatives. Rawal pledged to visit all local levels in Chitwan to address concerns and consult with relevant authorities and stakeholders to resolve grievances efficiently.