National Workshop on NAKSHA Programme Concludes in Gandhinagar
NAKSHA Workshop for Urban Land Records Ends in Gandhinagar

National Workshop on NAKSHA Programme Concludes in Gandhinagar

A comprehensive two-day workshop focused on the implementation of the NAKSHA programme concluded successfully at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar on Friday. This significant event brought together district collectors and municipal commissioners from across the country to discuss and strategize the modernization of urban land records.

Understanding the NAKSHA Programme

The National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) programme is a pivotal initiative launched by the Union Department of Land Resources (DoLR). It operates under the broader Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP), aiming to revolutionize land administration in urban areas.

The primary objectives of NAKSHA include:

  • Modernizing existing land records to ensure they are up-to-date and accurate.
  • Creating GIS-integrated digital land records that enhance spatial understanding and management.
  • Improving transparency and efficiency in urban land administration through technological advancements.

Key Highlights from the Workshop

The workshop saw active participation from approximately 170 officers representing 9 states and 1 Union Territory. During the sessions, ACS, Revenue, Jayanti Ravi addressed the gathering, emphasizing several critical factors for the successful implementation of NAKSHA.

Ravi highlighted that the following elements are crucial:

  1. Transparency in all processes to build trust and accountability.
  2. Integrity to ensure ethical practices and data accuracy.
  3. Knowledge sharing and capacity building among officials.
  4. Internal understanding of the programme's goals and methodologies.
  5. Coordination between different levels of government and stakeholders.

These points underscore the programme's commitment to not only technological upgrades but also to fostering a collaborative and informed administrative environment.

Organizational Collaboration

The workshop was a collaborative effort, jointly organized by several esteemed institutions:

  • Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie.
  • BN Yugandhar Centre for Rural Studies (BNYCRS), Mussoorie.
  • Centre of Excellence in Land Administration and Management (CoE), Gujarat.

This initiative was conducted in association with the Department of Land Resources, under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. Such partnerships highlight the multi-faceted approach required to tackle the complexities of urban land management and ensure the programme's nationwide rollout is effective and cohesive.

The conclusion of this workshop marks a significant step forward in India's efforts to digitize and modernize urban land records, paving the way for more efficient and transparent governance in land administration.