The Ministry of Rural Development has unveiled the Operational Guidelines for Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) 3.0, a central government initiative backed by ₹565.50 crore in funding from 2026 to 2031. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the guidelines at an event in New Delhi on 10 September 2026. The scheme aims to transform how land records are managed, accessed and verified across India by connecting digital maps, ownership documents and court systems into one integrated platform.
What DILRMP 3.0 Will Do
The programme has five main components:
- Land Stack: A unified digital system will link georeferenced property maps, Records of Rights, property registrations and court cases so they work together seamlessly across departments.
- Bhu-Aadhaar (ULPIN): Every land parcel will receive a unique 14-digit identification number to prevent fraud and establish clear ownership.
- Registration Seva Kendras: Sub-Registrar Offices in high-traffic areas will be upgraded into modern, citizen-friendly service centres modelled on Passport Seva Kendras, with digital queue systems and better facilities.
- Digital Archives: Old land and property registration records will be scanned and stored digitally to protect inheritance rights and reduce disputes over ancestral land.
- Paperless Revenue Courts: The Revenue Court Case Management System will be connected directly to land records to reduce case backlog and speed up property transfer approvals.
Additionally, the Urban Land Mapping (NAKSHA) project will create accurate GIS-based property records for cities and issue Urban Property Cards.
The scheme builds on earlier phases of DILRMP, which had already digitized 99.90% of Records of Rights and 97% of cadastral maps nationally. Implementation will be managed through the Public Financial Management System with real-time monitoring via a dedicated dashboard.
What This Means for You
Farmers and property owners will find it easier to access land records and secure loans from banks, as unique identification and verified ownership become standard. Citizens will need fewer visits to government offices to settle property matters or resolve inheritance disputes. Property buyers can verify ownership and transaction history quickly through the digital system. States and Union Territories will receive central government funding to implement the scheme in full.