About Bhu-Aadhaar:
- Bhu-Aadhaaris also known as Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN).
- ULPIN was launched in 2021 as part of the Central government’s Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP).
- It aims to streamline and bring uniformity to the process adopted by states in assigning unique identification numbers to land parcels.
- It is accorded to a land parcel based on the longitude and latitude coordinates of the land parcel and depends on detailed surveys and geo-referenced cadastral maps.
- Under this initiative a 14-digit alpha-numeric identity is given to each land parcel.
- It contains State code, District code, Sub-district code, Village code and aUnique plot ID number.
- Once the ULPIN or Bhu-Aadhaar is generated, it is stamped on the physical land record document held by the owner.
- The same ULPIN will be permanently attached to the plot of land. Even if the land is transferred, sub-divided, or undergoes any change, the ULPIN will remain the same for that geographic boundary.
- Key objectives of ULPIN/Bhu-Aadhaar are
- To assign a unique ID to each plot of land for easy identification and retrieval of records.
- To create accurate digital land records with details of land owners, plot boundaries, area, usage, etc.
- To link land records and property registration processes
- To facilitate online delivery of land record services
- To assist in government planning by maintaining updated land data
News:3 years on, 30% of rural land parcels have Bhu-Aadhaar. Centre pushes for completion by 2026
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