Land records are maintained by the local authority or the revenue department of a state. Land records are legal documents that contain details regarding property ownership and transactions. The Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) is an initiative by the central government to digitise land records in the country. Until recently, the land records were maintained through the conventional paper-based system, which resulted in loss or decay of documents. Thus, to enhance transparency and accuracy, the government introduced the DILRMP portal.
What is DILRMP?
The Digital India Land Record Modernization Programme (DILRMP) is an initiative by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India to digitise land records. It was introduced under the ‘Digital India’ campaign with the objective of enabling easy access to land records for citizens, minimising land disputes and improving transparency in the land records maintenance system. The DILRMP was approved by the Cabinet on August 21, 2008. It was earlier known as the National Land Records Modernization Programme (NLRMP).
DILRMP: Guidelines
The Ministry of Rural Development has created the DILRMP technical manual and guidelines document. The manual offers comprehensive insights into the programme’s implementation strategies, monitoring and review mechanisms and detailed procedures for modernising land records.
DILRMP: Services available
The centralised portal of the Digital India Land Record Modernization Programme (DILRMP) offers a range of services pertaining to land records. These include:
- Records of rights
- Computerisation of land records
- Map digitisation
- Modern record room (MRR)
- Survey resurvey
- Sub-registrar office
DILRMP: How to view the dashboard?
- Visit the official website of DILRMP https://dilrmp.gov.in/#
- Click on ‘Dashboard’ option on the top menu bar.
- Users will be directed to the page Bhoomi Samvad.
DILRMP: Benefits and features
- Digitisation of maps: The portal provides access to cadastral maps to visually depict details, such as land parcels, ownership, etc.
- Computerisation of land records: The DILRMP initiative enables the digitisation of existing land records that were previously maintained manually.
- Survey and updating of records: The programme aims to conduct government land surveys and update land records in the system to maintain the accuracy of data. The portal shows the status of land ownership and use.
- Integration with the registration process: The programme enables integration of land records with the property registration process aimed at streamlining property transactions and reducing the scope for fraudulent activities.
- Standardisation of records: The adoption of standardised formats and coding for land records to ensure consistency and compatibility across different regions.
FAQs
What are the objectives of DILRMP?
The DILRMP aims to develop a comprehensive and transparent land record management system for providing real-time information on land, minimising land disputes, and boosting transparency.
What is the National Land Records Modernization Programme?
The National Land Records Modernization Programme is developed for modernising the land records system by merging two centrally sponsored scheme of Computerization of Land Records (CLR) and Strengthening of Revenue Administration and Updating of Land Records (SRA&ULR).
What is land digitisation?
Land digitisation is the process of converting physical land records and information into digital format.
When was the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme launched?
The Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), earlier known as the National Land Record Modernization Programme (NLRMP), was launched in 2008.
What are the benefits of digitisation of land records?
Through the DILRMP portal, citizens can access land records without visiting any government office. It also reduces land disputes and brings transparency to the system.
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