Tuesday, October 6th, 2026

Land Management Minister assures land ownership certificates for landless squatters



KANCHANPUR: Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration Pratibha Rawal has announced that a commission will be formed to address the concerns of people displaced by the Shuklaphanta National Park.

Addressing a gathering of displaced people, Rawal said the commission would be established within a week to address their concerns. She urged the displaced community to remain patient, end their ongoing protests and cooperate with the commission’s efforts.

Rawal also interacted with landless residents in various municipalities and assured them that the government was preparing to issue land ownership certificates (Lal Purja).

She said legal reforms had been introduced to facilitate the process and that the District Land Commission would expedite the distribution of land ownership certificates. She added that further legal amendments were needed to address the problems faced by landless people across the country.

During her visit, Rawal also inspected the construction of Majhgaun Airport and the dry port in Dodhara Chandani Municipality, highlighting the government’s commitment to developing infrastructure in the area.

Publish Date : 24 August 2026 11:29 AM

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