Minister Pratibha Rawal Pledges to End Dual Land Ownership, Protect Farmers' Rights
Summary
Minister Pratibha Rawal announced the government's commitment to ending dual land ownership and protecting farmers' rights, highlighting ongoing land reform activities and legal provisions under the Land Act, 2021.
Key Points
- Minister Pratibha Rawal pledged to end dual ownership of land and protect farmers' rights in Nepal.
- Land reform activities are progressing rapidly under the Land Act, 2021, including tenant registration and land division provisions.
- Legal frameworks ensure that tenants have rights to half the land they cultivate under Section 26 (d) of the Land Act.
- The ministry is addressing issues of landless squatters and displaced farmers in districts like Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Gorkha, and Pyuthan and will report to parliament soon.
