Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) and Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Context:The Ministry of Rural Development held a meeting with a delegation from the Asian Development Bank to discuss collaboration in the areas of land governance, digital land records modernisation, and watershed development. Unique Land Parcel Identification Numbers, also known as Bhu-Aadhaar, have already been generated for nearly 66 per cent of agricultural land parcels in the country. About the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) The Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) was introduced in 2016 after restructuring the earlier National Land Records Modernization Programme. It is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development. The programme has been continued for the period from 2021–22 to 2025–26 with the inclusion of two additional components: Computerization of all revenue courts across the country along with their integration with land records. Linking of Aadhaar numbers with Records of Rights (RoR) based on the consent of individuals. The main objective of DILRMP is to transform the existing manual and presumptive land title system into a modern digital system with conclusive land titles. Major Components Computerisation of Records: Includes mutations/transfers. Digitisation of Maps: Integrates textual and spatial data. Survey/Re-survey: Updates all survey and settlement records and creates original cadastral records where necessary. Computerisation of Registration: Integrates with the land records maintenance system. Geospatial Information System (GIS): Core development for enhanced land records management. About Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) The Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN), also known as “Bhu-Aadhar,” is an initiative under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). It assigns a unique 14-digit identification number to every land parcel in the country. The main objective of ULPIN is to provide a distinct identity…
