JAMMU, Jan 29: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo led a meeting today to evaluate the advancements in the digitisation of land records for revenue villages in J&K, under the Digital India Land Record Modernisation Program (DILRMP).
The meeting saw participation from the Financial Commissioner (ACS) of Revenue, the Commissioner Secretary for H&UDD, the Secretary of Revenue, the Director of Land Records, SIO from NIC along with other relevant officials.
During the meeting, Atal Dulloo reiterated the commitment of the UT government to enhance digitisation and the upkeep of land records under DILRMP. He urged the officials to complete their tasks within the designated timeframes.
The Chief Secretary emphasized the significance of high-quality land records, asserting that updated and transparent land records help in optimizing land resources and enable information sharing among various agencies to aid in policy formulation and planning. He also highlighted the necessity of integrating digitised records with geo-referenced cadastral maps to ensure easy access to land records, thereby improving public service delivery effectiveness and efficiency.
Additionally, the Chief Secretary urged the Department to form teams of revenue experts to visit districts and assess the accuracy of the digitised records. He pointed out the importance of verifying these records’ quality and encouraged the public to take initiative in reviewing their records for discrepancies to ensure timely corrections.
Stressing that many services offered by the Revenue department are backed by the Public Service Guarantee Act (PSGA), the Chief Secretary called for effective monitoring of service delivery across various levels. He insisted on preventing last-minute rejections or cancellations of applications, which undermine the purposes of PSGA.
Concerning the National Geospatial Knowledge Based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA), the Chief Secretary stressed the importance of this initiative, which aims to clarify land ownership and resolve land-related disputes in urban settings. He remarked that its completion would lead to accurate and updated urban land records, empowering city dwellers, enhancing the quality of living, and facilitating better urban planning.
During the meeting, a comprehensive presentation was provided, showcasing the progress made under DILRMS and outlining the next steps. It was reported that significant advancement has been achieved under DILRMP, with digitization of jamabandis completed in 6839 out of 6850 villages.
Regarding the vectorized village maps, it was mentioned that there are currently 6518 vectorized maps and 6261 geo-referenced villages. The Department is actively involved in a verification process to ensure the integrity and accuracy of these records.
