The government will provide land ownership titles, assures Minister Rawal
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At a glance
- Nepal's Minister for Land Management, Pratibha Rawal, assured landless squatters they will receive land ownership titles.
- Rawal stated that legal amendments have paved the way for issuing titles, prioritizing the issue.
- The minister urged squatters not to believe rumors and expressed confidence in the government's commitment to resolving their land issues.
Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration, Pratibha Rawal, has directly addressed landless squatters in Kanchanpur, Nepal, urging them to trust the government's commitment to providing land ownership titles. During a meeting in Krishnapur Municipality on August 23, 2026, Rawal asserted that the path to securing these titles is now clear following legal improvements.
"The District Land Committee will start work on this as soon as possible and provide you with land titles," Minister Rawal announced, emphasizing that the government views the resolution of landless squatters' problems as a priority. She acknowledged that previous laws had been insufficient to address the issue but expressed confidence that amendments would lead to solutions across the country.
The District Land Committee will start work on this as soon as possible and provide you with land titles.
Minister Rawal engaged with landless squatters in several municipalities within Kanchanpur throughout the day, including Dodhara-Chandani, Bhimdatta, Bedkot, Shuklaphanta, and Krishnapur. In each interaction, she reiterated the government's intention to grant land deeds and advised the squatters against falling for misinformation.
The minister's visit and assurances aim to alleviate the long-standing concerns of landless communities, reinforcing the government's pledge to expedite the process of land titling and secure property rights for those who have historically lacked them.
You can be assured that the government will give you land deeds.
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