Citizens in 19 states can now download legally valid, digitally signed land records from home.
At the same time, banks in 406 districts can verify mortgages online, helping people access credit faster and reducing delays.
The Department of Land Resources has almost fully digitized key land record components, shifting land administration from manual “in-line” processes to fully online systems.
Digital Records and Maps Cover Nearly the Entire Country
The Ministry of Rural Development reports that:
Records of Rights (RoRs) are computerised in 97.27% of villages.
Cadastral maps (which show property boundaries) are digitised for 97.14% of India.
About 84.89% of villages have linked textual records with spatial maps, combining ownership information with geographic data.
For urban areas, the NAKSHA pilot program is helping manage land better.
Aerial surveys in 116 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) covered 5,915 sq km, and ground verification has been completed in 21 cities.
ULPIN and NGDRS Streamline Property Transactions
The government has introduced the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN), a 14-digit code based on geo-coordinates, called the “Aadhaar for Land”.
Over 36 crore land parcels across 29 states and UTs now have ULPINs.
The National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) has also simplified property transactions.
It is active in 17 states and UTs, including Punjab, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh.
88.6% of Sub-Registrar Offices are integrated with revenue offices.
Land records are automatically updated after property registration, reducing manual processing and delays.
Funding Support for Digital Land Projects
Under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) 2025–26, the government recommended ₹1,050 crore to 24 states and UTs that met NAKSHA-related milestones.
This funding supports the continued digitization and modernization of land records, making property management more transparent and accessible for citizens.
