WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF DIGITASATION OF LAND RECORDS ?

 

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF DIGITISTION OF LAND RECORDS ? 

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ISRO’s satellite technology and remote sensing data play a vital role in digitization of land records, ensuring accurate survey of land, geo-referencing and transparency, and helping resolve land disputes.

The Government of India has initiated the process of digitization of land records in 6.26 lakh villages, which is an important milestone in the efforts to make land ownership secure, transparent and accessible. 

This digitization aims to improve the land management system and solve various land related problems.

Importance of Digitization of Land Records:-

1)Land Disputes: More than 60% of litigation in India is related to land. Digitization can reduce these disputes

2)Encroachment and Benami Properties: Digitization of land records will help in controlling encroachment and benami properties.

3)Inefficiency of manual processes: Digitization of land records will eliminate manual processes, thereby increasing efficiency.

4)Precise survey and planning: Transparency is being brought in land records through geospatial mapping, which will ensure equitable access to vulnerable sections

5)Boosting agricultural credit: Clear ownership of land will ease the supply of agricultural credit, giving farmers access to capital.

6)Other benefits: Better targeted delivery of agricultural subsidies, timely compensation for land acquisition or disasters, and increased GDP.