AP CM Chandrababu launches ‘Mee Bhoomi-Mee Hakku’ drive

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday mounted a sharp attack on the previous government’s chaotic and controversial land policies, alleging that the scrapped Land Titling Act was designed to dispossess people of their ancestral lands. He asserted that abolishing the Act was among the first decisions he took after assuming office, calling it his second signature as Chief Minister.

The Chief Minister formally launched the ‘Mee Bhoomi-Mee Hakku’ programme at Rayavaram in Mandapeta Assembly constituency of East Godavari district. As part of the initiative, he distributed new Rajamudra-embossed title deed passbooks to farmers and landowners and personally examined the QR code-enabled digital features embedded in the documents.

Addressing a public meeting, Chandrababu Naidu criticised the previous regime for what he described as arrogance and misuse of authority. “What business does a ruler’s photograph have on land records that represent the hard-earned property of our ancestors? Why were boundary stones stamped with political symbols?” he asked, alleging that such actions reflected authoritarian thinking. He warned that had the coalition government not come to power, land would have been transferred to favoured individuals under the guise of the Land Titling Act.

Calling land more than just an asset, the Chief Minister said it is a matter of trust and deep emotional attachment for farmers. He recalled that even during the COVID-19 pandemic, when most sectors shut down, farmers continued to work to ensure food security. “Such people deserve protection, not uncertainty over their land records,” he said.

Naidu said his government was committed to eliminating land disputes through transparency and technology. He announced that village assemblies, not revenue offices, would be the forum for verifying records and distributing passbooks. A comprehensive re-survey is underway, with records secured through blockchain technology to prevent tampering. “Scan the QR code on the passbook and all land details appear instantly. No bribes, no middlemen, no manipulation,” he said.

According to the Chief Minister, re-surveys have been completed in 6,688 villages and over 22.33 lakh passbooks have already been printed for distribution. He warned that strict action would be taken against officials if errors were found due to negligence.

Emphasising that his government aims to resolve disputes rather than create them, Chandrababu Naidu urged officials and public representatives to treat the distribution of new passbooks as a mission. “No one can grab your land now. Records cannot be altered. This government stands as a guarantor of your rights,” he assured.

The programme was attended by ministers, local public representatives, senior revenue officials, and a large number of farmers and landowners.