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News: Recently, the National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) was launched.
About National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) Pilot Project
- It is a pilot project fully funded by the Government of India.
- Implemented by: Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development.
- It aims to create and update land records in urban areas using geospatial technology.
- Objective
- Ensures accurate and reliable documentation of land ownership to reduce disputes.
- Supports urban planning, ease of living, and transparency in property record management.
- Coverage & Implementation: 152 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in 26 States and 3 Union Territories (UTs).
- 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.
- 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.
