Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP)
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction | – A Central Sector Scheme initiated by the Government of India in 2008. – Aims to digitize and modernize land records across India. – Focuses on reducing land disputes and enhancing the efficiency of land-related transactions. |
| Ministry | – Administered by the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development |
| Objectives | – Develop an Integrated Land Information Management System (ILIMS) for real-time data on land ownership and usage. – Facilitate better land resource planning and policy-making. – Minimize land disputes by ensuring updated ownership data. – Create a transparent and tamper-proof system. – Enable online access to land records. |
| Benefits | – For Landowners & Buyers: Accurate land records reduce fraud and simplify transactions. – Policy Making: Assists in effective land-use planning. – Dispute Resolution: Clear ownership details minimize conflicts. – Ease of Access: Citizens can access records online, reducing bureaucratic delays. |
| Eligibility | – Implemented across all states and Union Territories. – State governments and Union Territory administrations execute the program. – Benefits are available to all citizens through digitized and modernized records. |
| Funding | – Initially a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. – Restructured as a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding by the Government of India since April 1, 2016. – Extended from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with an outlay of ₹875 crore. |
| Implementation Strategy | – Computerization of Land Records: Digitize existing Records of Rights (RoR) and cadastral maps. – Survey & Resurvey: Fresh surveys to ensure accuracy. – Computerization of Registration: Modernize the registration process and integrate it with records. – Modern Record Rooms: Create secure storage facilities at tehsil levels. – Training & Capacity Building: Develop DILRMP cells in administrative and training institutes. – Project Management Units: Provide resources and infrastructure for implementation. – Integration with Aadhaar: Voluntarily link Aadhaar with Records of Rights. – Computerization of Revenue Courts: Digitize and integrate revenue court records with land records. |
