Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Launch NAKSHA for Urban Land Survey
Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, inaugurated the National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) pilot program on February 18th in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Land Resources, aims to modernize urban land surveys across 152 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in 26 states and 3 Union Territories (UTs). The ₹194 crore project, fully funded by the central government, will improve land record accuracy, support urban planning, and reduce land disputes.
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| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Launch NAKSHA for Urban Land Survey |
| Program Name | NAKSHA (National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations) |
| Inauguration Date & Location | February 18, 2025 – Raisen, Madhya Pradesh |
| Implemented by | Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development |
| Coverage | 152 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in 26 states & 3 UTs |
| Objective | Modernize urban land surveys, update records, reduce land disputes |
| Technical Partners | Survey of India (Aerial Surveys), MPSEDC (Web-GIS), NICSI (Data Storage) |
| Inauguration Activities | Drone demo, SOP booklet release, video & flyer launch, WDC Yatra flagging |
| Budget | ₹194 crore (fully funded by the central government) |
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