Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) pilot program on February 18th in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. This initiative, led by the Department of Land Resources, seeks to modernize urban land surveys in 152 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across 26 states and 3 Union Territories (UTs). The project, which has a budget of ₹194 crore and is fully funded by the central government, aims to enhance the accuracy of land records, facilitate urban planning, and minimize land disputes.
Key Highlights of the NAKSHA Program
Objective & Scope
- Aims to modernize urban land survey processes.
- Focuses on creating and updating land records for better urban planning.
- Expected to reduce land disputes and enhance transparency.
- Will be implemented in 152 ULBs across 26 states and 3 UTs.
Key Activities at the Inauguration
- Drone demonstration showcasing geospatial survey techniques.
- Release of Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) booklet.
- Launch of NAKSHA program video and flyer.
- Flagging of the Watershed Development Component (WDC) Yatra.
- Screening of WDC video and playing of the Watershed Anthem.
