Source: TOI
Context: The National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) pilot project is set to launch in 152 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across 26 States and 3 Union Territories (UTs).
About NAKSHA Project:
- What is NAKSHA?
- NAKSHA (National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations) is a geospatial technology-driven land survey initiative aimed at creating and updating land records in urban areas to ensure transparency, efficiency, and accuracy in property ownership documentation.
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India
- Implemented by: Department of Land Resources, in collaboration with Survey of India, and National Informatics Centre Services Inc. (NICSI).
- Aims & Objectives:
- Modernize Urban Land Records: Ensure accurate, updated, and digitalized land ownership records.
- Enhance Urban Planning: Facilitate smart city development and infrastructure planning.
- Reduce Land Disputes: Minimize property disputes through clear, verifiable records.
- Foster Transparency: Establish a Web-GIS-based IT system for land record management.
- Support Sustainable Development: Improve urban governance and land resource management.
- Key Features:
- Drone-Based Land Survey: High-precision aerial surveys for accurate mapping.
- Web-GIS Platform: End-to-end IT-based land record management system.
- Public Accessibility: Citizens can access digital land records for ease of living.
- Pilot Launch in 152 ULBs: Across 26 States and 3 Union Territories (UTs).
- Estimated Cost: ₹194 crore (100% funded by the Government of India).
