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News: Recently, the National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) was launched.

NAKSHA Pilot Project

About National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) Pilot Project

  1. It is a pilot project fully funded by the Government of India.
  2. Implemented by: Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development.
  3. It aims to create and update land records in urban areas using geospatial technology.
  4. Objective
    • Ensures accurate and reliable documentation of land ownership to reduce disputes.
    • Supports urban planning, ease of living, and transparency in property record management.
  5. Coverage & Implementation: 152 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in 26 States and 3 Union Territories (UTs).
  6. Key Features
    • Use of drones and geospatial mapping for land surveys.
    • Development of an IT-based property record system to enhance efficiency.
    • Web-GIS platform for centralized digital land records.
    • Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) booklet, video, and flyer to be launched for guidance.
  7. Expected Outcomes
    • Reduction in land-related disputes and enhanced legal clarity.
    • Improved urban planning and infrastructure development.
    • Strengthening property rights and empowering citizens.
    • Enhanced transparency and efficiency in land record management.

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