A cabinet sub-committee in Himachal Pradesh, chaired by Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, has decided to place the proposed policy for regularising land occupation by small and marginal farmers before the state cabinet for consideration and final approval. The decision was taken during a meeting held on Thursday in Shimla.
Meeting Details
Education Minister Rohit Thakur also attended the meeting, where members were briefed that a comprehensive policy framework had been prepared in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court regarding the regularisation of land occupied by small and marginal farmers. The committee engaged in detailed deliberations before resolving to forward the proposal to the state cabinet.
Next Steps
Once the state cabinet gives its nod, the policy will be sent to the central government for further action. Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi stated that the initiative aims to provide relief to small and marginal farmers by addressing land occupation issues through a structured and legally compliant mechanism. He emphasised that the proposed policy was framed strictly in line with the apex court's directives.
The move is expected to benefit a large number of farmers who have been occupying land without proper documentation, offering them a pathway to legal ownership and security.
