Kamrup District Honors Forest-Dwelling Communities with Title Deeds

In a landmark event, Kamrup district has distributed Forest Rights Title Deeds to 234 beneficiaries, marking a significant recognition of the rights of forest-dwelling communities. Guardian Minister Ajanta Neog emphasized the importance of the Forest Rights Act in securing livelihoods and social justice for these communities. The initiative aims to ensure that all eligible individuals receive their rightful entitlements, with a commitment to expedite the recognition process. The event also saw the inauguration of a new training hall under a CSR initiative, further supporting community development. This recognition is a crucial step towards enhancing the dignity and security of families dependent on forest resources.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 14, 2026, 10:12 IST

Recognition of Forest Rights in Kamrup

Guardian Minister of Kamrup, Ajanta Neog, formally handed over the title deeds to the beneficiaries

AMINGAON, Nov 14: In a pivotal move to acknowledge the traditional rights of communities residing in forest areas, 234 individuals in Kamrup district were presented with Forest Rights Title Deeds under the Forest Rights Act of 2006 during a recent event celebrating Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada.

Ajanta Neog, the Guardian Minister of Kamrup, officially distributed the title deeds at the Conference Hall of the Integrated District Commissioner's Office in Amingaon.

The Minister highlighted the Forest Rights Act as a crucial tool for safeguarding the rights and livelihoods of tribal and forest-dwelling populations, stating that the legislation not only recognizes land rights but also marks a significant advancement towards providing social security, dignity, and justice for families reliant on forest resources.

She reaffirmed the government's dedication to ensuring that all eligible beneficiaries receive their rightful entitlements and urged relevant departments and officials to expedite the recognition of forest rights and the distribution of title deeds, aiming for the swift resolution of outstanding cases.

In his welcome address, District Commissioner Deba Kumar Mishra emphasized the importance of the Act and the efforts made by the district administration to identify eligible beneficiaries and facilitate the acknowledgment of their rights.

He stressed the necessity for close collaboration among the relevant departments to guarantee the effective execution of the Act's provisions.

The event was attended by local MLAs, including Prakash Chandra Das from Hajo-Sualkuchi and Raju Mesh from Boko-Chaygaon, along with Additional District Commissioners and various officials from the district administration and Forest Department, as well as members of the Forest Rights Committees and the beneficiaries.

Earlier that day, the Guardian Minister inaugurated the Kamrupa Training-cum-Seminar Hall, which was built under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of IDBI Bank.