Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday (February 26) inaugurated the new Dhemaji District Commissioner’s integrated office complex and virtually opened the Dhemaji District Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) office. The announcements were made during his visit to Dhemaji, with key policy declarations carrying statewide implications, including for Guwahati.
The Chief Minister also announced a large-scale land rights distribution under the Basundhara 3.0 initiative, alongside a renewed push to clear encroached land across Assam.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Dhemaji DC integrated office complex and the new SSP office on February 26. He also announced the distribution of nearly 43,000 land pattas under Basundhara 3.0 and reiterated plans to free five lakh bighas of encroached land across the state.
New Administrative Infrastructure in Dhemaji
The newly constructed Dhemaji District Commissioner’s integrated office complex has been built at a cost of approximately ₹49.89 crore. The five-storey building is equipped with modern administrative facilities aimed at improving coordination among departments.
From the same venue, the Chief Minister virtually inaugurated the new SSP office, constructed at a cost of ₹3.65 crore.
While located in Dhemaji, such infrastructure projects form part of a broader administrative strengthening strategy directed from Dispur and implemented across districts.
Basundhara 3.0: Land Pattas for 43,000 Beneficiaries
Under the Basundhara 3.0 scheme, nearly 43,000 beneficiaries in Dhemaji’s Deuri Beel area are set to receive land ownership documents (pattas).
The initiative is part of the state government’s wider land rights regularisation programme. In Guwahati, where land ownership and encroachment remain sensitive issues, the scheme continues to be closely monitored by residents and policy observers.
Government’s Stand on Land Policy
During his address, Sarma reiterated that illegal migrants from Bangladesh would not be granted land pattas in Assam.
He also stated that the government aims to free nearly five lakh bighas of land from encroachment in the coming year. The reclaimed land, he said, would be allocated to eligible indigenous beneficiaries.
Land and encroachment policies have direct implications for Guwahati, where urban expansion and land disputes remain recurring concerns.
Development and Governance Focus
The Chief Minister highlighted that improved administrative infrastructure would ensure faster public service delivery and better departmental coordination.
For Guwahati residents, such announcements signal the continuation of a governance model that combines infrastructure development with land policy enforcement across districts.
What Happens Next?
The distribution of land pattas under Basundhara 3.0 is expected to proceed in phases.
Further clarity on district-wise land clearance and reallocation plans may emerge in the coming months as the government moves forward with its encroachment removal target.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basundhara 3.0?
Basundhara 3.0 is a state government initiative aimed at distributing land ownership documents (pattas) to eligible beneficiaries across Assam.
How many beneficiaries in Dhemaji will receive land pattas?
Nearly 43,000 beneficiaries in Dhemaji’s Deuri Beel area are set to receive land ownership documents under the scheme.