Mission Basundhara is an initiative launched by the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Assam, aimed at updating and resolving the state's land records. Spearheaded under the leadership of Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, this mission represents a significant reform in the department. Its primary objective is to streamline and improve land revenue services, making them more accessible and user-friendly for the citizens of Assam.

Mission Basundhara focuses on digitizing and resolving land-related issues, including land mutation, partition, and updating records, to ensure a transparent and efficient system. By leveraging technology, the initiative seeks to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and provide hassle-free services to the people, thereby enhancing governance and service delivery in the state.

• Mission: Mission Basundhara 3.0
• Department name: Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Government of Assam

• Original Application Period:

  • Start Date: 20.10.2024
  • Last Date: 10.01.2025

  Extended Application Period:

  • Start Date: 03.02.2025
  • Last Date: 15.02.2025

  Additional Information:

  • Delivery Date of Services: Not Announced
  • Financial Assistance: ₹2 lakh to ₹5 lakh
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Official Website: cmaaa.assam.gov.in

• Launched By: Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam
• Contact us: 1800-345-3574.
• Email: rtps-assam@assam.gov.in

Mission Basundhara Components

Mission Basundhara is divided into three components. The following are the components:

• Land record purification in mission mode:
• Polygon survey of 672 non-cadastral villages that have yet to be surveyed: According to Land Policy, 2019, the polygon survey of NC villages would prepare the ground for providing land rights to indigenous landless people who live in these villages.
• Using hybrid approach, re-survey of 18789 cadastral villages in 27 districts: Re-survey of all cadastral villages will pave the path for unambiguous titles.

Basundhara Mission's Core Services

Mission Basundhara, initiated by the Government of Assam, has been progressively expanded since its launch in 2021 to streamline land record management and provide various land-related services to citizens. Over time, the initiative has evolved to include new services under different phases, with the latest being Mission Basundhara 3.0, launched on October 20, 2024. Here's a breakdown of the services offered in each phase:

Mission Basundhara 3.0 Services

1. Settlement of unsettled erstwhile Bhoodan/Gramdan Lands
2. Granting ownership rights to occupancy tenants in townlands that were previously rural lands
3. Offering reclassification suits
4. End-to-end digitalization of Annual Patta to Periodic Patta (PP) conversion with rationalized rates in town and its peripheral areas
5. Limited conversion of tea grant land to periodic patta
6. Digitalized settlement of land to non-individual juridical entities
7. Settlement of land in surveyed N.C. village under SVAMITVA

Mission Basundhara 2.0 Services

1. Settlement of Khas and ceiling surplus land
2. Settlement of occupancy tenants
3. Settlement of special cultivators
4. Settlement of hereditary land of tribal communities
5. Settlement of AP (Annual Patta) transferred land from the original AP holder
6. Regularization of settlement of PGR (Pasture Grazing Reserve) and VGR (Village Grazing Reserve) land
7. Online payment of land revenue

Mission Basundhara 1.0 Services

1. Mutation by right of inheritance
2. Mutation after deed registration
3. Partition for undisputed cases
4. Reclassification of agricultural land to non-agricultural land (less than 1 bigha)
5. Allotment certificate to Periodic Patta
6. Conversion from Annual Patta to Periodic Patta
7. Striking out of name from patta
8. Mobile number update
9. Name correction
10. Area correction

These services under Mission Basundhara aim to make the land record system more transparent, efficient, and accessible to the citizens of Assam, reducing bureaucratic delays and facilitating smoother handling of land-related issues.

Services under Mission Basundhara 3.0

1. Settlement of unsettled erstwhile Bhoodan/Gramdan Lands

• Grants ownership rights to Occupancy Tenants under the Assam (Temporary Settled Areas) Tenancy Act, 1971.
• Documents Required:
  • Certificate of legal heirs (if applicable)
  • Rent Receipt
  • Copy of Rayati Khatian

 2. Offering Reclassification Suits

• Allows landholders to reclassify land if its usage changes (e.g., agricultural → residential/commercial/industrial).
• Ensures compliance with land use regulations.
• Documents Required:
  • Up-to-date Land Revenue Receipt

3. End-to-End Digitalization of Annual Patta to PP Conversion

• Converts Annual Patta (yearly lease land) into Periodic Patta (long-term ownership) at rationalized rates.
• Makes land eligible for legal transactions and transfers.
• Documents Required:
  • Land details
  • Up-to-date Land Revenue Receipt
  • Copy of Annual Patta
  • Trace Map of Scheduled Land

4. Limited Conversion of Tea Grant Land to Periodic Patta

• Allows legal conversion of Tea Grant/Tea Patta land to Myadi Patta (full ownership) for non-tea purposes.
• Documents Required:
  • Registered Deed (on or before 31.12.2022)
  • Up-to-date Land Revenue Receipt

5. Digitalized Settlement of Land to Non-Individual Juridical Entities

• Allows organizations (government bodies, educational, religious, socio-cultural institutions) to apply for land allotment.
• Covers land for infrastructure projects, religious sites, and public spaces.
• Documents Required: As per the official website.

6. Settlement of Land in Surveyed N.C. Village under SVAMITVA

• Grants legal ownership to landholders in surveyed Non-Cadastral (NC) villages under the SVAMITVA Scheme.
• Aims for an NC Village Free Assam by integrating un-surveyed lands into formal records.
• Documents Required:
  • Caste Certificate
  • Bedakhali Jorimona Paid Receipt
  • Proof of hereditary land

7. Review of MB 2.0 Cases Pending for Clarification

• Reviews unresolved land cases from Mission Basundhara 2.0 that need further clarification.
• Categorized district-wise and service-wise for resolution.

How to apply for services under Mission Basundhara 3.0 ?

Citizens of Assam can apply for land-related services online through the Mission Basundhara Portal starting from 20th October 2024 by following these steps:

Visit the Mission Basundhara Portal

• Go to the official website.

Scroll Down to the "Important Web-Links" Section

• Click on the "Online Application Form" link.

Access the Official Portal

• The Mission Basundhara portal will open.

Select the Desired Service

• Scroll down to the "List of Services" section.
• Click on the "Apply Now" button for the required service.

Login with Mobile Number

• A pop-up window will appear.
• Enter your mobile number and verify it using OTP.

Fill in the Required Details

• After successful login, the portal will display four sections:
  ✅ Land Details
  ✅ Applicant Details
  ✅ Documents Upload
  ✅ Review & Submit

Submit the Application

• • Enter all required details.
  • Upload the necessary documents.
  • Click on the Submit button to complete the process.

Note: Read the Notification before Apply.

• Mission Basundhara 3.0 – Key Details

  📅 Launch Date: 20.10.2024
  👤 Launched By: Assam Chief Minister, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma
  📝 Online Application Start Date: 01.02.2025 (Extended)
  ⏳ Online Application Last Date: 15.02.2025 (Extended)

For accurate and up-to-date details, users are advised to visit the official website.