Maharashtra Extends 'Salokha Yojana' to Resolve Farm Land Disputes

• Maharashtra government extends the 'Salokha Yojana' until January 1, 2027, to resolve long-standing agricultural land disputes.
• The scheme addresses issues where land ownership records do not match actual possession, hindering farmers from accessing loans and government benefits.
• Farmers can now complete land mutation for a total of 2000 rupees (1000 registration fee, 1000 stamp duty), saving millions in previous stamp duty costs.
• Key conditions include mutual written consent, the land being agricultural, and continuous possession by each party for at least 12 years.
• The scheme also bypasses the 'Tukdebadi' (fragmentation) law, simplifying land exchange for farmers.

Why It Matters: The 'Salokha Yojana' extension offers significant financial and legal relief to Maharashtra farmers for land dispute resolution.