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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 23, 2021, distributed land allotment certificates to indigenous landless people in Sivasagar, Assam. Chief Minister and Ministers of Assam Government and Union Minister Rameswar Teli were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that with over 1 lakh native families of Assam getting the right to land, a big concern has gone away from the life of people in Sivasagar. He said today’s event is connected with self respect, independence, and safety of the native people of Assam. He noted the importance of Sivasagar, which is known for the sacrifices for the country. He said taking into account the importance of Sivasagar in the history of Assam, the Government is taking steps to include Sivasagar in the 5 most important Archaeological sites in the country, according to a PIB release.
The Prime Minister remarked that as the nation is remembering Netaji on his 125th birth anniversary, January 23 is being celebrated as ‘Parakram Diwas’. Today, many programmes are also being started across the country on Parakram Day to celebrate the inspiration to build New India. He added Netaji’s valour and sacrifice still inspire us.
The Prime Minister said that even after so many years of independence, there were lakhs of families in Assam who were earlier deprived of land. He added when the Sonowal Government came to power, more than 6 lakh tribals had no papers to claim their land. He lauded Sonowal Government for its new land policy and its commitment to the people of Assam. He said now with the right to land, these beneficiaries can be assured of the benefit of many other schemes, which they were deprived of like PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Kisan credit card, Crop Insurance Policy. Not only this, they will also be able to get loans from banks, he said, according to a PIB release.
The Prime Minister said rapid development and social protection of the tribals in Assam has been the commitment of the government. He said many steps have also been taken to encourage Assamese language and its literature. Similarly, the great personalities of every community have been honored. He added that rapid steps are also being taken to free the encroachment and improve the Kaziranga National Park.
The Prime Minister remarked that for a self-reliant India, rapid development of North East and Assam is necessary. The road to self-reliant Assam passes through the confidence of the people of Assam. Confidence only grows when basic facilities are available and the infrastructure is better. In Assam, Jan Dhan bank accounts have been opened for about 1.75 crore poor. Due to these accounts, money was transferred directly to bank accounts of thousands of families in the time of Corona.
In Assam, almost 40 percent of the population are covered under Ayushman Bharat scheme of which about 1.5 lakh have received free treatment, gthe PM said. Toilet Coverage in Assam has increased from 38 percent to 100 percent in the last 6 years. Five years ago only less than 50 percent of households had access to electricity, which has now reached almost 100 percent household.
The PM mentioned many steps taken to uplift the status of the Chai tribe that suffered for a long time due to neglect. The homes of the tribe are being provided toilet facilities, children are getting education, health facilities and employment. Chai Tribe members are being linked to banking facilities and getting the benefits of various schemes directly in their account. The Prime Minister also pointed out that the tribe’s contribution is being recognised by erecting statues of their leaders like labour leader Santosh Topno.