Gujarat To Revise Minimum Rates For Agricultural Land

At a feedback centre launched by the Revenue Department for over 36 services related to the iORA (Integrated Online Revenue Applications), citizen's feedback will be collected and analysed to make the services more effective. Ravi also noted that there have been some complaints of corruption in certain revenue services.

There has been a high level of anticipation among stakeholders about the new revised Jantri rates, with questions arising about when they will be implemented. Addressing these questions, Ravi stated that the assessment process for the Jantri rates is ongoing, and the government is currently considering the best time and manner for implementation. Additionally, there is a proposal to make the revised Jantri rates available in the public domain to gather feedback.

The government has officially confirmed for the first time that it has received the Meena Committee's report, which includes recommendations allowing non-farmers to purchase agricultural land in the state, along with conditions like land ceiling limits. Ravi said this initiative aims to bring about progressive and systematic reforms. The Meena Committee’s report has been received, and the government is likely to take a decision on it soon.

A feedback centre has also been established by the Revenue Department, where public responses to the 36 revenue services on the iORA portal will be regularly collected and analysed. Ravi mentioned that the centre receives approximately 200 calls daily, collecting feedback on various applications such as non-agricultural land applications, inheritance applications and farmer certification applications.

This feedback will be used to make the services more effective and streamlined. If necessary, the services will be simplified, introducing transparency and making them more accessible to citizens. Through dialogue with citizens, revenue-related issues will be identified and resolved positively via this feedback centre.

However, Ravi acknowledged that there have been complaints from citizens regarding corruption in some services. Notably, key services related to Talati (village accountant) and Mamlatdar (revenue officer for a taluka) are included on the iORA platform.

Revenue Department secretaries Rajesh Manjoo and P Swaroop were also present at the event.