Chhattisgarh Sees 45% Surge in Women’s Property Registrations
Representative AI image RAIPUR: In Chhattisgarh, a new policy aimed at enhancing women’s visibility in property records is reflecting positive results in recent data. The reduction in registration fees for properties registered in women’s names has elevated their share of registered deeds from 32% to 41% in less than two months. This increase indicates a meaningful shift in a region where land ownership has traditionally been associated with family authority, financial stability, and predominantly male ownership. Impact of fee reduction: From May 6 to June 30, the number of property documents registered in women’s names surged to 21,292 from 14,668…