NAKSHA Project

NAKSHA Project Latest News

The Directorate of Settlement and Land Records (DSLR) prepares to launch its month-long inquiry under the NAKSHA pilot program in Margao and Cuncolim and Panaji city.  

About NAKSHA Project

• NAKSHA (National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations) is a modern, GIS-based urban land parcel mapping initiative.
• It aims to revolutionize urban land records across Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in States and Union Territories.
• The program operates under the broader framework of the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP).
• Technology: NAKSHA specifically leverages cutting-edge technology to create highly accurate digital maps for complex urban and peri-urban habitations across multiple states and Union Territories, ensuring our cities are future-ready.
• Implemented by: The initiative is being implemented with the technical support of Survey of India, National Informatics Centre Services Inc. (NICSI).
• The Survey of India is the technical partner for NAKSHA programme which is responsible for conducting aerial surveys.
• Nodal Ministry: It was launched by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development.
• Objectives of NAKSHA Programme
  • Creates a comprehensive geospatial database for urban land records
  • Uses aerial and field surveys integrated with GIS technology.
  • Enhances land governance, streamlines property records, and supports urban planning.
  • Improves decision-making, ensures efficient land use, and facilitates smoother property transactions.

Source: PIB

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