Overview

• The Government of India has initiated the first phase of a five-phase land resurvey under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), covering 300,000 sq km of rural land over two years with a ₹3,000 crore budget.
• Advanced technologies like drones, AI, and GIS will reduce survey costs to 10% of traditional methods, ensuring precise and efficient land mapping.
• States are mandated to integrate Aadhaar with land records to link ownership, eliminate impersonation, and enable targeted benefits such as PM-KISAN and crop insurance.
• Andhra Pradesh has completed error-free resurveys in 628 villages, with a statewide completion target set for 2027, while other states are being guided to accelerate progress through workshops.
• Over 66% of civil cases in lower courts and 25% of Supreme Court disputes are land-related, highlighting the critical role of updated records in resolving legal conflicts and supporting economic development.