The Chief Minister K Rosaiah launched the 5th phase of land distribution to the landless poor from Shadnagar in Mahabubnagar district this morning. 1,00,615 acres to over 69,506 beneficiaries in the 23 districts in the state are being distributed over Wednesday & Thursday.
The program coincides with the 119th birth anniversary of Dr. B R Ambedkar, champion of Dalit rights. 2.50 acres of wet land or 5 acres of dry land are being awarded to each family, including the land originally held by the family. Beneficiaries were identified through the gram sabhas by various local assignment committees that had local MLAs as members. 50% of the land is being given to SC/STs and 25% to BCs.