Government Delivers On Land Rights Promise, Says CM Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, claimed that the government had honored its commitment to the farmers by distributing new pattadar passbooks which contained the state emblem. He mentioned that the farmers had been performing their duties right through the COVID-19 pandemic and had thus provided food for all.

Passbook Distribution Program in Rayavaram

The CM visited Rayavaram in East Godavari district to participate in a pattadar passbook distribution event. While addressing the farmers, he raised the question of why the previous government had the former Chief Minister Jagan's picture printed on land documents. He remarked that the past government was using wrong methods and taking decisions that would create long-term problems.

Promise Made and Promise Kept

CM Chandrababu referred to it during the election campaign, when his party had the slogan “Your land is your right”. He pointed out that the government gave farmers passing the state emblem only on the land passbooks. He affirmatively said that this commitment has been fulfilled now.

Steps to Ensure Transparency and Accuracy

• The Chief Minister reported that gram sabhas are taking place and passbooks are being distributed till the11thof this month. He asked the officials to make sure that there is no corruption at any level. He told the MROs, RDOs, and revenue staff to perform their duties carefully and with great responsibility.
• He also proclaimed that another land survey would be done next month. After printing, the passbooks should be free of mistakes. He mentioned that the government had received 29 complaints regarding land matters and was taking steps to solve all of them.

Reforms in Land Records Management

CM Chandrababu declared that all problems regarding 22-A lands were being wiped out. Moreover, he assured that farmers’ land records would be kept in a very secure manner through the use of blockchain technology. He added