Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP)

Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) is a major effort to modernize the management of land records. The goal of the program is to create a comprehensive system for updating land records, reducing disputes, and promoting transparency in land transactions.

Key Objectives of DILRMP

• Modernizing land records through computerization to create a centralized database for easy access.
• Updating records through surveys and re-surveys.
• Improving registration processes for quick and accurate recording.
• Integrating property registration with land records to prevent fraud.
• Enhancing transparency in land transactions to reduce disputes.
• Providing online access to land records for easy verification by the public.

Components of the Programme

Computerization of Core Land Records:

• Digitizing core land records involves scanning and converting existing documents into digital format.
• This process also includes updating the Record of Rights (RoR) and cadastral maps.

Survey/Re-survey and Updation of Survey & Settlement Records:

• Utilizing modern technology such as satellite imagery and GPS to conduct new surveys. Updating settlement records to accurately reflect current ownership and boundaries.

Computerization of Registration:

• Integrating the registration process with digital land records for instant updates and introducing online registration systems.

Legal Framework:

• Evaluating and revising current laws to make it easier to carry out the program.

Execution and Advantages

Execution: The program is carried out in partnership with state governments and Union Territories. Each state is accountable for implementing the components within its own jurisdiction.

Advantages: Increased precision and dependability of land records, decreased conflicts and legal action, improved transparency in land transactions, and enhanced planning and resource management.

 Challenges

Currently, many states have made substantial advancements in digitizing and making land records available online. Despite this progress, obstacles like resistance to change, the difficulty of integrating old systems, and ensuring the accuracy of digital records still persist.

References

• Ministry of Rural Development – DILRMP
• Government of India – Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme