At last, the government agreed on protection and development

People stood for 44 days to save the pastures

Bikaner | The struggle going on for 44 days to save the pastures & the oran finally paid off. On Friday on behalf of the state government after talking to the representatives involved in the movement consent was given for the protection and development of the pastures and oran land. After this it was announced to end the ongoing movement under the banner of Gauchar Bachao Sangharsh Samiti of the state government. Under the leadership of Former Minister Devi Singh Bhati, this movement was started on the land adjacent to Bikaner one and a half months ago against the decision of issuing pattas to the occupants of pasture and oran. Government and district-level officials interacted with the protesters through video conferences. After giving written consent from the administration former minister Bharti ended the protest (dharna). Devkishan Chandak the convener of Gauchar Bachao Sangharsh Samiti told that it has been a victory of the contribution made by the saints towards the religion and the oath to resolve and save the pastures.

Bhati and Chandak gathered public support

The strategy made by the former minister Devi Singh Bhati and DevKishan Chand ‘devshree’ to take the movement to this point was successful. The movement was kept completely non-political along with religious people and social progress was made. The storytelling continued unabated. Due to this the support of women and sadhu also continued. In this way pressure was put on the government and the movement was successful. Bhati told the representatives of the government that after examining the policy issued on December 27 2021 appropriate decisions should be taken. Variety change in the future more than the prescribed limit or proportion of the total pastureland should not be set aside for the special purpose. For this Bhati also talked about the amendment in the Revenue Act Rajasthani Tenancy Rules former BJP city district president Ramkishan Acharya and Pratap Singh S Rathod etc. participated in the talks.

These points were agreed on

·       For the protection and development of pastures, oran, and grazing land development and protection will be done through MNREGA by removing encroachments.

·       The state land which is used as pasture, grazing land, and oran will be recorded in the state record.

·       Competent officers will do on spot inspection and take action according to the rules of marking in the revenue records. An action plan will be prepared at the Tehsil and Panchayat levels for protection security and development.

Officials had a Talk

Bhati’s spokesperson Sunil Banthia told that talks were held with the Divisional Commissioner, District Collector, Superintendent of Police. In this after agreeing on the demands of the Sangharsh Samiti Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department Jaipur, Principal Secretary to Revenue Department, and Government Secretary Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department proposed action on 10 points by talking through video conference.