Land ownership certificates a right, not political promise: Minister Rawal
Summary
Minister Pratibha Rawal says land ownership certificates are a right for landless Dalits, squatters and settlers on unmanaged land, not a political promise. She urged local governments and land committees to speed up the process and pledged to hear grievances across Chitwan district.
Key Points
- Minister Pratibha Rawal said landless Dalits, squatters and settlers on unmanaged land have the right to land ownership certificates.
- She said the issue should not be used for political gain and that policy barriers have been removed through an ordinance.
- Rawal urged local governments and Land Problem Resolution Committees to complete the process quickly.
- She pledged to visit local levels in Chitwan to hear grievances and consult stakeholders to resolve them.
