The Meghalaya government on Tuesday distributed land pattas to settlers of GAD (General Administration Department) land in Nikwatgre, formalising land rights in the Tura Town Area. The programme, organised by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), West Garo Hills, was held at the Nikwatgre Community Hall and attended by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, who personally handed over land documents to beneficiaries.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister described the event as “a great and satisfying moment,” saying the issuance of land documents was the result of sustained collaboration between the government and residents.
He acknowledged that the absence of legal land documents had posed administrative, legal and financial challenges for families in the area. Without pattas, many residents faced hurdles in accessing loans, government schemes and other formal services.