Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded distribution of forest rights letters to the tribals through satellite in Madhya Pradesh as good work. Modi talked to the Secretaries of the Central Government and the Chief Secretaries of the States through video-conferencing on Wednesday. Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa was also present on the occasion.
It is noteworthy that 90 per cent of 5.93 lakh claims have been disposed of by Madhya Pradesh using satellite, which is highest in the country. Under disposed of claims, rights over 17.50 lakh acre land have been given. Of these, forest rights letters for 7 lakh acres have been given under personal claims and 10 lakh hectares under community claims.
Madhya Pradesh achieved this success since a special campaign was launched in August-September during which 73 lakh claims were received. Pattas against 90 per cent sanctioned claims have been distributed in Madhya Pradesh. The letters also contain satellite map of land and photograph of concerning beneficiary.