The Government of Assam is preparing to launch Mission Basundhara 4.0, the fourth phase of its digital land governance initiative, on 25 December 2026. The new phase is expected to expand digital land services, improve land records and make the process of securing land rights easier for eligible residents of Assam.
Mission Basundhara 4.0 will focus particularly on digital surveys in riverine (char) areas, land rights for indigenous communities, integrated digital land records and faster land-related approvals for eligible industrial, MSME and Khadi projects.
The new phase will build on the services introduced under Mission Basundhara 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0. Therefore, applicants looking for information about the Mission Basundhara programme can find the previous services as well as the latest 4.0 updates on this page.
Important Update: Mission Basundhara 4.0 is scheduled to launch on 25 December 2026. The detailed application dates, eligibility criteria, fees and service-wise application process for 4.0 are yet to be officially published. The information below will be updated when the government releases the detailed notification.
Mission Basundhara 4.0 Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mission Name | Mission Basundhara 4.0 |
| Phase | Fourth Phase |
| Government | Government of Assam |
| Department | Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Assam |
| Launch Date | 25 December 2026 |
| Main Focus | Digital Land Governance |
| Major Focus Area | Digital Survey of Char Areas |
| Other Focus | Indigenous Land Rights, Digital Land Records and Faster Approvals |
| Online Application | To be announced |
| Application Start Date | To be announced |
| Last Date | To be announced |
What is Mission Basundhara 4.0?
Mission Basundhara 4.0 is the upcoming fourth phase of Assam’s land governance initiative. The programme aims to use digital technology to make land-related services more transparent, accessible and efficient.
One of the most important areas under the new phase will be the digital survey of char and riverine areas. These areas often face difficulties in maintaining accurate land records because of erosion, deposition and changes in river courses.
The government also plans to strengthen land rights for eligible indigenous communities and develop a more integrated digital system for land records and related services.
Key Features of Mission Basundhara 4.0
The major focus areas announced for the upcoming phase include:
- Digital surveys of riverine and char areas
- Securing land rights for indigenous communities
- Modernisation and integration of digital land records
- Faster processing of eligible land-related approvals
- Support for MSME and Khadi-related projects
- Better use of technology in land administration
- Improved accessibility of land services for citizens
The detailed service list will become clearer once the official Mission Basundhara 4.0 notification is released.
Mission Basundhara 3.0 Services
Mission Basundhara 3.0 introduced several additional services covering land settlement, conversion, ownership and digitisation.
| Mission Basundhara 3.0 |
|---|
| Review of Mission Basundhara 2.0 cases pending for more clarification |
| Settlement of unsettled erstwhile Bhoodan/Gramdan Lands |
| Ownership rights to occupancy tenants in townlands which were erstwhile rural lands |
| Offering reclassification suits |
| End-to-end digitisation of Annual Patta to PP conversion with rationalised rates in town and its peripheral areas |
| Limited conversion of Tea Grant land to Periodic Patta |
| Digitalized settlement of land to non-individual juridical entities |
These services were introduced to address cases that required further clarification, settlement or changes in existing land records.
Mission Basundhara 2.0 Services
The second phase expanded the scope of the initiative and included several important land settlement services.
| Mission Basundhara 2.0 |
|---|
| Settlement of Khas and Ceiling Surplus Land |
| Settlement of Occupancy Tenant |
| Settlement of Special Cultivators |
| Settlement of Hereditary Land of Tribal Communities |
| Settlement of AP Transferred Land from the Original AP Holder |
| Regularization of Settlement of PGR VGR Land |
| Online Payment of Land Revenue |
These services were aimed at making different land settlement and revenue-related processes easier for eligible applicants.
Mission Basundhara 1.0 Services
The first phase of Mission Basundhara introduced a number of commonly required land-record services.
| Mission Basundhara 1.0 |
|---|
| Mutation by Right of Inheritance |
| Mutation after Deed Registration |
| Partition for Undisputed Cases |
| Reclassification of Agricultural Land to Non-Agricultural Land Less Than 1 Bigha |
| Allotment Certificate to Periodic Patta |
| Conversion from Annual Patta to Periodic Patta |
| Striking Out of Name from Patta |
| Mobile Number Updation |
| Name Correction |
| Area Correction |
These services formed the foundation of the digital land-service system and helped reduce the need for citizens to repeatedly visit revenue offices for routine land-record work.
Mission Basundhara 4.0 Digital Char Area Survey
The Digital Char Area Survey is expected to be one of the major components of Mission Basundhara 4.0.
Char areas are riverine regions where land boundaries and physical conditions can change over time. Because of this, maintaining updated maps and land records can be challenging.
Through digital surveying and modern mapping technology, the government aims to improve the accuracy of land records in these areas and make it easier to identify eligible land rights.
Land Rights for Indigenous Communities
Mission Basundhara 4.0 will also focus on improving access to land rights for indigenous communities of Assam.
The announced focus includes communities such as:
- Moran
- Matak
- Ahom
- Chutia
- Koch Rajbongshi
- Indigenous communities of the Barak Valley
- Other eligible indigenous communities of Assam
The exact eligibility requirements and application process for these services will be known after the detailed 4.0 guidelines are released.
Digital Land Records Under Mission Basundhara 4.0
Another important objective of the fourth phase is to strengthen Assam’s digital land-record system.
The government has indicated plans to connect different land-related digital initiatives and improve the way survey, mapping and land records are managed.
The objective is to make land information easier to access, reduce discrepancies in records and improve transparency in the revenue administration system.
Faster Land Approvals for MSME and Khadi Projects
Mission Basundhara 4.0 is also expected to support faster processing of land-related approvals for eligible MSME and Khadi projects.
This can help reduce administrative delays for small businesses and projects that require land-related approvals. The exact rules, eligibility and application procedure will be available in the official guidelines.
How to Apply for Mission Basundhara 4.0?
The detailed online application process for Mission Basundhara 4.0 has not yet been officially released.
Once the application window opens, applicants should expect to complete the process through the designated Assam government digital platform.
The general process is likely to involve:
- Visiting the official Mission Basundhara/Sewa Setu portal.
- Selecting the required land-related service.
- Completing identity verification.
- Entering personal and land-related details.
- Uploading the required documents.
- Paying the applicable fee, if required.
- Reviewing the application carefully.
- Submitting the application.
- Saving the application or acknowledgement number for future reference.
Applicants should not submit documents or payments through unofficial websites claiming to provide Mission Basundhara 4.0 applications.
Documents Required for Mission Basundhara 4.0
The final document requirements for Mission Basundhara 4.0 have not yet been announced.
However, depending on the selected service, applicants may need documents such as:
- Aadhaar Card or other identity proof
- Land records
- Jamabandi or Patta details
- Land revenue receipts
- Registered deed
- Ownership-related documents
- Inheritance documents
- Relevant certificates
- Other documents specified by the concerned authority
The exact documents will depend on the service selected by the applicant.
Mission Basundhara 4.0 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Mission Basundhara 4.0 Launch | 25 December 2026 |
| Online Application Start | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
| Service-wise Guidelines | To be announced |
| Application Status Facility | To be updated |
Note: The application dates and service details should be treated as pending until they are officially announced by the Government of Assam.
Existing Mission Basundhara Services
Even after the introduction of new phases, the services from earlier phases remain important because many applicants search for mutation, land conversion, partition, settlement and land-record correction services.
For this reason, the major services of all three previous phases are listed below in one place.
Mission Basundhara 1.0
- Mutation by right of inheritance
- Mutation after deed registration
- Partition for undisputed cases
- Reclassification of agricultural land to non-agricultural land less than 1 bigha
- Allotment certificate to Periodic Patta
- Conversion from Annual Patta to Periodic Patta
- Striking out of name from patta
- Mobile number updation
- Name correction
- Area correction
Mission Basundhara 2.0
- Settlement of Khas and Ceiling Surplus Land
- Settlement of Occupancy Tenant
- Settlement of Special Cultivators
- Settlement of Hereditary Land of Tribal Communities
- Settlement of AP Transferred Land from the Original AP Holder
- Regularization of Settlement of PGR VGR Land
- Online Payment of Land Revenue
Mission Basundhara 3.0
- Review of Mission Basundhara 2.0 cases pending for more clarification
- Settlement of unsettled erstwhile Bhoodan/Gramdan Lands
- Ownership rights to occupancy tenants in townlands which were erstwhile rural lands
- Offering reclassification suits
- End-to-end digitisation of Annual Patta to PP conversion with rationalised rates in town and peripheral areas
- Limited conversion of Tea Grant land to Periodic Patta
- Digitalized settlement of land to non-individual juridical entities
Mission Basundhara 4.0
The detailed service list for the fourth phase is awaited. The announced focus areas include digital char-area surveys, indigenous land rights, integrated digital land records and faster land-related approvals.
Mission Basundhara 4.0 Helpline
For assistance related to existing Mission Basundhara services, applicants can use the contact information provided by the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Assam.
Helpline: 1800-345-3574
Email: rtps-assam@assam.gov.in
Applicants can also approach the concerned Circle Office, Public Facilitation Centre (PFC) or Common Service Centre (CSC) when physical assistance is required.
Mission Basundhara 4.0 Important Link
| SewaSetu Portal | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Mission Basundhara | Click Here |
| Application Status | Click Here |
| Get Jamabandi | Click Here |
| View Bhunaksha | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Install Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |