Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched the City Survey Plan NAKSHA in Raisen on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards digitising land records in India. During the event, the ministers unveiled the initiative by flying a drone, symbolising the programme's technological aspect.
Chouhan said that the NAKSHA programme is not limited to Raisen, but is a nationwide effort. As a pilot project, the initiative will be rolled out across all 26 states and three Union Territories of India.
The programme will employ drones to conduct surveys in urban areas and generate precise maps for landowners, allowing them to have official and accurate land records. He said that the project is part of a broader land reform revolution initiated under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming to streamline and digitise land records across the country. Chouhan also announced the launch of a watershed programme in Madhya Pradesh to address the ongoing water scarcity issue.
The programme will include construction of check dams, stop dams, and other water-saving structures to improve the state’s water levels. Boost to urban planning: CM Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the City Survey Plan (NAKSHA) will not only help in improving urban planning but will also significantly reduce land-related disputes.
Speaking at the inauguration in Raisen, CM said that the programme is designed to empower urban citizens by providing them with transparent and accurate land records, thus making their lives easier. He underlined the importance of land as a precious asset, stressing that maintaining transparent records is crucial.
He said that survey will be conducted using drones, which will help create a clear and reliable land record, ensuring proper ownership and reducing the chances of conflicts. Bottom of Form
