Land Tenure Issues Hinder Operations of Government Schools in Odisha
What happened
Several government schools across Odisha are operating on land classified as ‘gochar,’ ‘debottar,’ or riverbed land. Revenue authorities have been unable to issue permanent land records for these schools despite applications from managing committees. The School and Mass Education department requested a list of schools without land from district education officers 18 months ago, but the information has not been compiled.
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Why it matters
The lack of permanent land records affects the operational stability of these government schools. Additionally, establishing a new high school requires local residents to donate specific amounts of land, which is tied to land use policy in Odisha.
Industry is seeking policy flexibility regarding land use in Odisha involving the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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Who's involved
- OdishaState where the government schools and land tenure issues are occurring
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The entities involved
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Odisha
state in Eastern India
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