NAKSHA Phase 2 Training Starts for Urban Land Survey Officers
Why in the news
The Department of Land Resources (Ministry of Rural Development) opened the second round of NAKSHA officer training on 2 June 2025. Manoj Joshi, Secretary of the Department, inaugurated it online.
Key facts
- NAKSHA: National Geospatial Knowledge-Based Land Survey of Urban Habitations; aims at digital urban land records and clear ownership proof.
- Training modules: GNSS and ETS surveying, web-GIS, land parcel mapping, legal and administrative protocols.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pilot | 1 year; nationwide rollout if successful |
| Survey of India | Aerial surveys, orthorectified imagery |
| MPSEDC | End-to-end web-GIS platform |
| Monitoring | State-Level Committee under the Chief Secretary |
About DILRMP
- Revamped in 2016 (started in 2008 as NLRMP); a fully centrally funded Central Sector Scheme, extended for 2021-2026.
- Components include ULPIN (Bhu-Aadhaar), Revenue Court digitisation and the BHOOMI SAMMAN award.
- FY25 progress: 95% RoR digitised, 68% cadastral maps digitised, 95% registrations computerised.
Significance
- Secure ownership proof, fewer disputes, better urban planning and investment climate.
Exam angle
- Nodal body: Department of Land Resources.
- Related terms: ULPIN, GNSS, ETS, web-GIS.