Kerala issues 10,000 title deeds for Attappady land to SC, ST and fishing communities
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Land tenure security for vulnerable sections: a GS2 Social Justice and Rural Development case study.
Why in news
The Kerala Revenue Department announced the issuance of over 10,000 title deeds to SC, ST, and fishing communities in Attappady to resolve long-standing land ownership issues.
Background
The Kerala Revenue Department exceeded its target of 5,000 deeds in 100 days by issuing over 10,000 deeds. In Palakkad district, nearly 3,000 deeds were issued as part of the initiative.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceAttappady is a region in the Palakkad district of Kerala.
- FactThe Kerala Revenue Department cleared 51,000 land-use conversions and 70,000 digital survey complaints.
- FactOver 10,000 title deeds were issued to SC, ST, and fishing communities.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the land title issuance in Attappady, consider the following statements:
- The Kerala Revenue Department issued over 10,000 title deeds to SC, ST, and fishing communities.
- The initiative was conducted in the Wayanad district of Kerala.
- The department cleared 70,000 digital survey complaints as part of its administrative actions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The region is in the Palakkad district.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of land title regularisation in ensuring the socio-economic security of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in forest-adjacent regions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Tenurial security: Formalizing land rights to prevent illegal encroachments and ensure access to institutional credit
- Administrative efficiency: Transitioning from manual records to digital surveys to reduce litigation and grievance pendency
Keywords: Land Tenure · Social Justice · Digital Survey · Vulnerable Sections · Revenue Administration
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