NAKSHA

NAKSHA : Recently, the Department of Land Resources (DoLR) under the Ministry of Rural Development announced the launch of the second phase of the NAKSHA (NAtional geospatial Knowledge-based land Survey of urban HAbitations) capacity-building programme.

• About the NAKSHA Program: This initiative is part of the broader Digital India Land Records Modernization Program (DILRMP).

o As a pilot, it will be implemented across 152 cities, including 10 towns within 9 districts of Madhya Pradesh.

o Purpose: This program aims to transform the urban land records system by creating a detailed and accurate geospatial database for land management.

o Key Benefits: Simplifies processes for citizens by providing clear and accessible property information.

- Supports smarter urban planning, facilitating more effective and sustainable city development.

- Promotes transparency and operational efficiency through a digitized, IT-enabled land record system.

- Minimizes land-related conflicts by maintaining precise and undisputed property records.