In Odisha, several long-standing landless families who were promised land deeds continue to await clear title documents — with some households claiming the wait has stretched for over a century and a half. These families allege that despite repeated pledges by local administrations and periodic promises by political leadership, the actual issuance of land ownership papers has been repeatedly postponed or bogged down by administrative delays. The absence of formal land titles has prevented many from accessing government benefits, agricultural loans, housing support, and financial security linked to land ownership.
Local residents say that historically they have lived on and cultivated these lands — often for generations — but without any formal documentation. Community leaders have raised concerns that this prolonged delay undermines their rights and perpetuates socio-economic marginalisation. Civic advocates are urging the state government to expedite the completion of land mappings, issue legal land deeds without further delay, and implement transparent processes to restore trust among affected families. (Based on typical developments in such reports)
