Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has approved ₹1732 crore to enhance land survey efficiency and strengthen Revenue Department infrastructure. The funds will support the purchase of 1200 advanced rovers and the construction of new office buildings and residences.
In a meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar, ₹132 crore was allocated for rovers and ₹1600 crore for construction projects, as announced by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule.
The initiative includes high-quality vehicles for officials and measures to streamline operations by locating Land Records offices near District Collector offices.
The ‘E-Survey 2.0’ system will be accelerated with the rover procurement, enabling faster and more accurate digital land surveys. The first phase involves acquiring 1200 rovers, with instructions to complete the process urgently.
