Mission Basundhara 3.0 is the final and most ambitious phase of Assam’s land record modernization and citizen-centric land services. Launched on 20 October 2024 by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, this scheme brings major reforms in digital land management and rights distribution for indigenous communities, institutions, and occupancy tenants.
- Scheme Name: Mission Basundhara 3.0
- Launched On: 20 October 2024
- Launched By: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Official Portal: basundhara.assam.gov.in
- Application Window: 20 Oct – 31 Dec 2024 (Extended: Till Feb 2025)
Major Features of Mission Basundhara 3.0
- Land rights to SC, ST, Tea Tribes, Adivasis, Gorkhas without 3-generation proof
- Eligibility for refugees with valid certificates before March 25, 1971
- Digital land passbooks and Digidoc system implementation
- Periodic Patta conversion for Annual Patta, Tea Grant Land, Bhoodan/Gramdan land
- Land ownership to institutions based on occupancy (3 years rural, 10 years urban)
- Reopening of rejected Mission Basundhara 2.0 applications
- Digitized surveys of non-cadastral villages under SVAMITVA
- Protection of heritage lands like Satra land (~4,400 acres) using satellite mapping
Eligibility Criteria
- Indigenous SC/ST/Tea Tribe/Adivasi/Gorkha applicants
- Refugees with documents dated before March 25, 1971
- Occupancy tenants (urban and rural areas)
- Educational/religious institutions occupying land for specified years
- Bhoodan and Gramdan land holders
- Residents of non-cadastral villages (for SVAMITVA settlement)
Services Available Under Basundhara 3.0
- Annual Patta to Periodic Patta conversion
- Reclassification of land
- Ownership rights for institutions
- Land conversion for Tea Garden Grant Land
- Settlement of Bhoodan/Gramdan land
- Land rights to occupancy tenants
- SVAMITVA-based land mapping and regularization
- Re-application for previously rejected MB 2.0 cases
Required Documents
- Jamabandi copy / Patta documents
- Land revenue receipt (Khazana)
- Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID)
- Caste certificate / refugee certificate (if applicable)
- Affidavits and declaration forms (if required)
Application Process (Step-by-Step)
- Visit basundhara.assam.gov.in
- Register using your mobile number and verify with OTP
- Select the applicable service from the dashboard
- Enter land and personal details correctly
- Upload required documents in PDF/JPEG format
- Submit your application
- Track status using the application ID
Application Fee / Premium
- Rural Land: ₹500 per bigha (residential/agricultural)
- Urban Land: 3% of zonal valuation
- Institutional Land: Depends on type (public/commercial)
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Conclusion
Mission Basundhara 3.0 is a historic and transformative initiative by the Government of Assam that aims to provide fair and transparent land rights to the people of Assam, especially indigenous and underprivileged communities. Citizens are encouraged to apply online and take advantage of the state’s digitized and efficient land service systems.
FAQs – Mission Basundhara 3.0 Assam
1. What is Mission Basundhara 3.0?
Mission Basundhara 3.0 is Assam Government's final phase of land reform services offering digital land rights, patta conversion, and support to indigenous communities.
2. Who can apply for Mission Basundhara 3.0?
SC/ST, Tea Tribe, Adivasi, Gorkhas, occupancy tenants, institutions, and eligible refugees (pre-1971) can apply.
3. What services are provided under MB 3.0?
Services include Annual to Periodic Patta conversion, land reclassification, Bhoodan land settlement, SVAMITVA mapping, and review of rejected MB 2.0 applications.
4. What are the required documents?
You need Jamabandi copy, land revenue receipt, caste/refugee certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar or Voter ID, and relevant declarations or NOC documents.
5. What is the last date to apply?
The portal was open from 20 October 2024 and extended to February 2025. However, deadlines may vary, so check the official site regularly.
6. What is the application fee?
₹500 per bigha for rural land and 3% of zonal value for urban. Fees for institutions may vary based on category.
7. Can I reapply if my MB 2.0 request was rejected?
Yes, under MB 3.0, previously rejected applicants can reapply with updated or corrected documents for re-evaluation.
8. What is SVAMITVA and how does it work?
SVAMITVA is a Government of India initiative to survey rural lands using drones and provide legal ownership documents to village residents.
9. How to apply online?
Visit basundhara.assam.gov.in, register with your mobile number, fill in the required form, upload documents, and submit your application.
10. How to check application status?
Use your registered mobile number or application ID on the same portal to track your submission status.
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