Bihar Government Introduces Incentive Scheme to Recover Missing Land Records

In a landmark move, the Bihar government has unveiled an incentive program to recover missing land records, a step designed to address one of the state’s most persistent challenges land disputes. The Revenue and Land Reforms Department, led by Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, announced that citizens who provide original or ancestral land documents will be recognized as “Bhoo Yoddhas” (Land Warriors).

This initiative is expected to strengthen governance, reduce litigation, and enhance transparency in property ownership. With nearly 28 crore pages already digitized, the scheme adds a participatory dimension by involving citizens directly in the recovery process.

Key Highlights:

• Objective: Resolve long-standing land disputes by recovering missing records.
• Incentive: Citizens providing documents like khatians, registry deeds, and receipts will receive the “Bhoo Yoddha” award.
• Impact: Land disputes account for ~60% of murders in Bihar, according to police data.
• Progress: Over 28 crore pages of land records have already been digitized.
• Leadership: Initiative spearheaded by Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha.

Sources: The New Indian Express, Department of Revenue and Land Reforms Bihar, Dainik Jagran