- Now the land has a land base number
- This will link land records, maps and registration information into one digital system. Old documents will not be scrapped, rather they will be included in the digital archive
- Let us find out how this will benefit land buyers, farmers and property owners
DILRMP 3.0: Imagine how easy many land-related tasks can be if your land, farm or house gets a unique number that allows access to records, maps and registration information in a single digital system. The central government is now taking a big step in this direction. Under the new system, it is planned to assign a unique 14-digit number to every piece of land in the country. This will be called Geo-Aadhaar or ULPIN (Unique Land Parcel Identification Number).
Central Govt New guidelines for Digital India Land Records Modernization Program (DILRMP) 3.0 have been released. The scheme will run from 2026 to 2031 and has a budget of approximately Rs 565.5 crore. The government's aim is not only to computerize old documents, but also to consolidate land records, maps, registrations and ownership information. This can simplify the process of buying and selling land and viewing records in the future.
Each piece of land will have its own digital identity
Under DILRMP 3.0, each plot will be assigned a 14-digit ULPIN (Unique Land Parcel Identification Number). This will be the digital identity of the land. This number will link to land records and maps. Land maps will also be linked to their actual geographical location. This will make it easier than ever to check plot identity, boundaries and available records.
However, this does not mean that your old documents will become useless. Preservation of old registers, land documents and records will continue to be important. Digital records should not be considered as final legal proof of land ownership.
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Old documents will also be digitized
The government is also focusing on preserving old land records in a digital system. Old documents and registration records will be scanned and archived digitally. This means that even land documents dating back many years can become part of the digital record in the future. In addition, separate land collections will be developed in the states. By linking these systems, work will be done to develop a comprehensive national land registration system. This can reduce the need to visit different government offices for land information.
Will congestion in registration offices be reduced?
People often face long queues and many counters while registering land. To reduce this problem, the government is working on a plan to convert 75 of the most congested sub-registration offices in the country into 'Registration Service Centres'. These centers will seek to provide land-related registration services in a more systematic and digital manner. This is expected to increase transparency in the process and save people's time.
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What will be the benefits for farmers and property buyers?
Digital records can benefit land buyers and farmers the most. Before purchasing a piece of land, it can be easy to check ownership records, maps and land identification information. Digital land records can also be useful for farmers in the process of getting loans from banks. However, loan approval will not be based solely on digital records; Other rules and eligibility criteria of the Bank will also apply.
According to the government, in previous phases of DILRMP, 99.9% of ownership records and 97% of land survey maps have been digitized. Almost 99% of Deputy Registrar offices have also been computerized. Now, DILRMP 3.0 will focus on integrating these scattered systems. Government is focusing on making land records more secure, easily accessible and digitized. However, despite the emergence of digital systems, the most important thing for landowners is to preserve their old records and original documents.