On 21st October 2024, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), virtually inaugurated an International Workshop on “Modern Technologies in Survey-Resurvey for Urban Land Records” at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC) in New Delhi, Delhi.
- This two-day workshop held from 21st to 22nd October 2024, was organised by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR) under the MoRD.
About the International Workshop:Â
i.The objective of the workshop is to showcase global best practices in urban land record modernisation, present applicable technological solutions, and facilitate pilot project planning for selected urban areas.
ii.The workshop also addressed the challenges like lack of standardisation, data security, and capacity building for stakeholders.
iii.The workshop focuses on improving urban land records, which face issues like outdated information and poor maintenance across various agencies. These challenges affect urban planning and land management.iv.The initiative is based on the 2024-25 Budget Announcement regarding the establishment of an IT-based system for property record administration, enhancing transparency and efficiency in urban governance
Highlights:Â
i.The workshop witnessed the participation of experts from Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom (UK), Spain, the United States of America (USA), Japan, Germany and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They presented successful digital land record practices at the workshop.
ii.An exhibition during the event showcased drones, Geographic Information System (GIS) software, and Management Information System (MIS) software.
iii.The sessions on case studies related to digital land management and spatial data use for property taxation and urban planning, covering topics like aerial photography, GIS, and advanced surveying techniques, including studies from the AMRUT and SVAMITVA schemes were held.
iv.The workshop concluded with a closing address by Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, the Minister of State (MoS), MoRD.
Points to note:Â
The pilot programme of “National Geospatial Knowledge-Based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA)” project of the DoLR has been initiated to create Land Records in Urban Areas. The project is set to be started in more than 100 cities/towns in all the States/Union Territories (UTs) and it is expected to be completed in one year.
ii.DoLR has been modernising land records across 28 States and 8 UTs since April 1, 2016, under the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) to extend these efforts to urban areas.
About DILRMP:
i.DILRMP, evolved from the earlier National Land Record Modernization Programme, was revamped and officially launched as a Central Sector Scheme on April 1, 2016. This initiative is entirely funded by the government of India.
- The government has approved an extension of the DILRMP for an additional five years, covering the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26
ii.The DILRMP aims to provide updated land records, optimise land resource use, assist landowners and buyers, minimise ownership conflicts, prevent illegal transactions, and enhance information sharing among agencies.
About NAKSHA:
i.The NAKSHA pilot project aims to create comprehensive land records for urban areas in India. It focuses on using geospatial technology to enhance the accuracy and reliability of urban land data.
ii.The objectives include creating accurate land records for over 100 cities, utilizing GIS and drone technology for mapping, and providing data to enhance urban planning and infrastructure.
SVAMITVA Scheme:
i.The SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme is a Central Sector initiative launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) in April 2020. This program aims to provide legal ownership rights to households in rural areas.
ii.Key features of SVAMITVA include providing a ‘Record of Rights’ for property owners, issuing legal ownership cards, and utilizing advanced drone technology for accurate mapping of land parcels.
About the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD):
Union Minister– Shivraj Singh Chouhan(Constituency- Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh-MP)
Minister of State(MoS)– Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani (Constituency- Guntur, Andhra Pradesh-AP); Kamlesh Paswan (Constituency- Bansgaon, Uttar Pradesh-UP)
