Telangana is getting ready to roll out the Bhu Bharati Act across the state, starting with one mandal each in 28 districts, excluding Hyderabad. This expansion follows a successful pilot phase in four selected mandals.
The Act officially began on April 14, marking Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti, in four areas: Nelakondapally (Khammam), Lingampeta (Kamareddy), Muddur (Narayanpet), and Venkatapur (Mulugu). The state plans to resolve all applications from these areas by June 2.
To help people understand the new law, officials are conducting awareness sessions in at least two villages per mandal. District Collectors are actively involved. Each mandal has two dedicated teams with six members led by Tahsildars and Deputy Tahsildars. These teams received special training to explain the Act clearly, especially to farmers.
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, who has been a strong force behind the Act, has taken a hands-on approach. Between April 17 and 30, he participated in about 45 awareness sessions across 20 districts, often attending two to three meetings daily.
During this time, officials organized revenue conferences in 72 villages within the four pilot mandals. People were informed about the law and invited to submit land-related applications. Special forms were distributed in advance, and receipts were issued for every application submitted.
In total, 11,630 applications were received:
– 3,702 from Lingampet
– 3,969 from Venkatapur
– 1,341 from Maddur
– 2,618 from Nelakondapally
Out of these, 3,446 were for PPB (Protected Pattadar Book) and 2,796 were requests for plain title deeds. All applications were digitally recorded and sent to the appropriate departments daily.
Public participation in these meetings was voluntary, and people showed strong interest. So far, these sessions have been completed in 555 out of 605 mandals, with Hyderabad excluded.
Minister Srinivasa Reddy called the Bhu Bharati Act a major reform, especially for the welfare of farmers. He shared that many farmers voiced their support and hope during his visits. They also spoke about the difficulties they faced using the Dharani portal for land records.
He emphasized that the government has built a system to solve land issues quickly and fairly. “Farmers won’t have to run around courts anymore,” he said. “Real justice comes when the law is fully put into action. We are committed to making that happen.”
