Land title distribution drive in Andhra failed to cover majority of the poor: CPI(M)
The Pedalaku Pattabhishekam programme benefited only a small section of the poor, while leaving a majority disappointed, says Ch. Babu Rao
The CPI(M) has criticized the Andhra Pradesh government's 'Pedalaku Pattabhishekam' land distribution drive, stating it has only benefited a small fraction of the poor. According to CPI(M) State secretariat member Ch. Babu Rao, of the 26,401 beneficiaries announced for Vijayawada, only 2,586, or 9%, were newly identified, with the rest having received land titles earlier.
The newly identified beneficiaries were reportedly provided only information documents, not registered title deeds. Babu Rao alleged that thousands of poor families living in various areas, including along the Krishna river and canal bunds, have not been issued any documents. He questioned the government's claim of distributing land worth ₹52,000 crore, and demanded that all eligible beneficiaries be issued registered titles before local body elections, with financial assistance of at least ₹5 lakh for house construction.
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