Kokrajhar, June 4: The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Executive Council on June 4 took two major decisions aimed at strengthening the rural economy and addressing long-standing land ownership concerns in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
Briefing the media after an Executive Council meeting in Kokrajhar, BTC Executive Member Maheswar Basumatary said the council has decided to revive defunct cattle markets and set up new ones across the region. The initiative is intended to boost livestock trade and improve income opportunities for farmers, livestock owners and traders.
According to Basumatary, the move is expected to play a key role in strengthening rural economic activity and creating additional livelihood avenues in the BTR through organised cattle trading facilities.
In another significant decision, the Executive Council approved a resolution to grant land pattas to landless residents in both rural and urban areas of the region. The initiative aims to address longstanding demands related to land ownership and provide legal recognition to eligible families.
Basumatary said the decision is in line with commitments made by the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) and is expected to benefit a large number of households currently without formal land titles.
The decisions were taken during the Executive Council meeting held at the BTC headquarters in Kokrajhar. Further details regarding implementation and eligibility criteria are expected to be announced in the coming days.
