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19 States Now Offer Digital Land Records for Easy Download & Verification

Citizens in 19 Indian states can now download digitally signed and legally valid land records from their homes. This initiative is part of a near-total digitization of core land records, with over 97% of villages having computerized Records of Rights and digitized cadastral maps. The system also enables banks in 406 districts to verify mortgages online, significantly speeding up access to credit. Further advancements include the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) for over 36 crore parcels and a streamlined national document registration system.

Key Points: Digital Land Records Available in 19 States, Speeding Up Credit

  • Download digital land records
  • Online mortgage verification
  • ULPIN "Aadhaar for Land"
  • Streamlined property transactions
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Citizens in 19 states can download digital, valid land records: Govt

Citizens in 19 states can download legally valid digital land records. Banks in 406 districts can verify mortgages online, accelerating loan access and modernizing land administration.

"Computerisation of Record of Rights (RoRs) has been completed in 97.27 per cent of villages nationwide. - Ministry of Rural Development"

New Delhi, Jan 2

Citizens in 19 states can now download digitally signed, legally valid land records from home, and banks in 406 districts can verify mortgages online, significantly speeding up credit access, according to the government.

The Department of Land Resources has achieved near-total saturation in the core components of land record digitisation, effectively shifting land administration from "in-line" to "online".

"Computerisation of Record of Rights (RoRs) has been completed in 97.27 per cent of villages nationwide and Cadastral maps have been digitised for 97.14 per cent of the country. About 84.89 per cent of villages have successfully linked their textual RoRs with spatial cadastral maps," said Ministry of Rural Development.

Addressing the complexities of urban land management, the NAKSHA (National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations) pilot programme made rapid progress in 157 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

Aerial flying was completed in 116 ULBs (87 per cent of targets), covering 5,915 sq km with high-resolution imagery.

"Ground Truthing was initiated in 72 ULBs, with 100 per cent completion achieved in 21 cities," said the Department.

Under the 'Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) 2025-26', the Department successfully recommended Rs 1,050 crore in funding to 24 states/UTs that achieved specific NAKSHA milestones.

Moreover, the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN), a 14-digit alphanumeric code based on geo-coordinates, has been established as the "Aadhaar for Land". As of November 2025, ULPIN has been assigned to over 36 crore land parcels across 29 states and UTs.

According to the ministry, the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) has streamlined property transactions, promoting "Ease of Doing Business".

It has been implemented in 17 states/UTs, including Punjab, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh. About 88.6 per cent of Sub-Registrar Offices (SROs) are now integrated with revenue offices, enabling automatic mutation of land records immediately after registration.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone who recently applied for a home loan, the online mortgage verification is a game-changer. The bank took over a month just to verify the land records last year. If this speeds up credit access, it will be a huge boost for small businesses and farmers. Well done!
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Arjun K
Good initiative, but the ground reality might be different. In my village in UP, the computer is there but the operator says "server down" most of the time. The government must ensure proper internet connectivity and training for staff at the village level. Implementation is key.
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Sarah B
The 'Aadhaar for Land' (ULPIN) concept is brilliant. Having a unique ID for every parcel will finally clear up so many ownership disputes that go on for generations in Indian families. This is a foundational reform for the economy.
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Vikram M
Linking RoRs with maps is the most crucial part. Often the paper record and the actual map don't match, leading to fights with neighbours over boundaries. If this is done accurately, it will bring peace to countless villages. 🏡
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Kavya N
My only concern is data privacy and security. Land records are sensitive. What if there's a data breach or someone hacks the system and alters records? The government needs to have a very robust cybersecurity framework for this.
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