Applications for Land Reach 1.1 Million at National Land Commission
Summary
The National Land Commission has received 1.1 million applications for land from landless Dalits, squatters, and unorganized settlers in Nepal, with verification and coordination efforts ongoing to allocate land ownership certificates.
Key Points
- Applications for land from landless Dalits, squatters, and unorganized settlers have reached 1.1 million at the National Land Commission.
- There are 300,000 landless Dalits and squatters and 800,000 unorganized settlers among the applicants.
- Verification is coordinated through local levels using a single-window system involving district committees and municipalities.
- Landless Dalits are prioritized, and ownership certificates will be issued after verification and payment of prescribed revenue.
