India, Jan. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
S.No.
Name of CoE
Jurisdiction (States/UTs)
1
YASHADA, Pune
Maharashtra, MP, Chhattisgarh, Goa
2
ATI, Mysore
Karnataka, Kerala, TN, AP, Telangana, Puducherry, A&N, Lakshadweep
3
ASSTC, Guwahati
Assam, NE States (Tripura, Manipur, etc.)
4
MGSIPA, Punjab
Punjab, Haryana, HP, J&K, Chandigarh, Ladakh
5
LBSNAA, Mussoorie
UP, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, WB, Odisha
6
DISRA, Gandhinagar
Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, D&NH, D&D
Department of Land Resources is implementing two Schemes/Programmes:
1. Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP): Achieving Saturation
The Department achieved near-total saturation in the core components of land record digitization, effectively shifting land administration from "in-line" to "online".
2. NAKSHA: Revolutionizing Urban Land Records
Addressing the complexities of urban land management, the NAKSHA (National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations) pilot programme made rapid progress in 157 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
3. Strategic Launches: Land Stack and Glossary of Revenue Terms
The year concluded with two landmark initiatives launched on 31st December 2025.
4. ULPIN (Bhu-Aadhaar): A Unique Identity for Land
The Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN), a 14-digit alphanumeric code based on geo-coordinates, has been established as the "Aadhaar for Land".
5. NGDRS: One Nation, One Registration
The National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) has streamlined property transactions, promoting "Ease of Doing Business".
6. Policy Reforms and Social Impact
7. Institutional Strengthening: Centers of Excellence (CoE)
To sustain these reforms, the Department expanded its network of Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to six, adding a new institute in Gujarat this year. These centers provide critical training on drone surveys, GIS, and modern land laws.
8. Financial Discipline
For FY 2025-26, nearly 60% of the budget was utilized by mid-November, reflecting the accelerated pace of implementation.
2. Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC- PMKSY)
The Watershed Yatra was organized in 26 states and 2 Union Territories. The activities included bhoomi poojan of new woks, lokarpan of completed works, administering of bhoomi aur jal sanrakshan pledge, shramdaan, watershed ki panchayat, Watershed Janbhagidari Cup etc. The Yatra which was held in 2045 locations saw 10,432 lokarpan, 3,769 bhoomi poojan, shramdan at 1902 locations, plantation of 2,18,661 saplings and an overall footfall of more than 8.5 lakh people. Learning Management System (LMS) for Watershed Development has been developed and participated by 10,557 participants.
The Yatra has helped in dramatically increasing people's participation in the implementation of the scheme.
Watershed Janbhagidari Cup
To sustain the momentum of the Watershed Yatra, the Watershed Janbhagidari Cup was launched to foster community ownership and healthy competition among watershed projects.
Over 250 non-profit organisations have been engaged, and about 1,958 works are being undertaken through Janbhagidari at an estimated cost of Rs.55.91 crore.
The initiatives undertaken during 2025 reinforce the Government's commitment to sustainable watershed management, climate resilience, community participation, and long-term water security for rural India.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
