Steps intensified to resolve podu lands issue
The Hindu
The government has announced that applications would be received from eligible beneficiaries starting November 8.
The State Government has intensified efforts to resolve the problems surrounding regularisation of podu lands in agency areas of different districts across the State.
Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar conducted video conference with district collectors on Friday ahead of finalising the modalities for receiving applications from eligible beneficiaries starting next week. The government has announced that applications would be received from eligible beneficiaries starting November 8.
The video conference focussed on constitution of forest rights committees at the village/habitation level. It also discussed about the awareness campaign that should be taken up to educate the beneficiaries, tribes in particular, about the government's initiative to end the impasse.
Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, on Saturday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate speeding up of ongoing critical infrastructure works in the region, including Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 widening, establishment of Indian Coast Guard Academy, and merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with the Indian Railways.