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India Finalizes Rural Boundary Harmonization and Expands Geodetic Network under SVAMITVA

Officials say the upgrades empower villagers to self-map land records through harmonized mapping, enhanced geodetic support

Overview

  • The Survey of India and Registrar General have completed alignment of rural boundary datasets to ensure consistent plot demarcations across satellite imagery, revenue records and surveys.
  • A network of 478 Continuously Operating Reference Stations is now operational under the National Geodetic Reference Framework to improve positional accuracy nationwide.
  • A national asset register at state, district and taluka levels has been created and made accessible to tehsildars to streamline land record administration.
  • Plans include integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning into geospatial analysis and holding national workshops to strengthen interdepartmental data sharing.
  • Officials are promoting SVAMITVA as a global citizen-centric land governance model and pursuing international partnerships to extend geospatial cooperation.