Bhoomi Samman 2023 was presented by the President of India on 18 July 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The objective of this prestigious award ceremony is to recognize the outstanding performance of individuals and teams in the implementation of the Digital India Land Records Modernization Program (DILRMP).A total of 9 State Secretaries and 68 District Collectors along with their dedicated teams were felicitated for their exceptional achievements” Received Bhoomi Samman”. These individuals have excelled in achieving saturation of core components of DILRMP, and have contributed significantly in digitization and computerization of land records.
Empowering DILRMP
- The main objective of Bhoomi Samman Yojana is to honor and encourage the outstanding performance in the implementation of DILRMP.
- The program is instrumental in modernizing land records and registration processes, streamlining administrative procedures and ensuring transparency and efficiency in governance.
Road to 100% Digitization
- The Department of Land Resources has set an ambitious target of achieving 100% saturation in digitization of land records in all districts of the country by March 31, 2024.
Platinum Grading for Excellence
- Districts that successfully achieve 100% targets in key components of DILRMP receive the coveted Platinum grading.
- This recognition reflects his exceptional performance and commitment to embrace digital transformation and modernization in the land records sector.
Building trust and partnership
- Bhoomi Samman Yojana exemplifies the principles of cooperative federalism and trust between the central and state governments.
- The grading system for the awards is based on the performance reports and inputs provided by the States and Union Territories, fostering a strong partnership in computerization and digitization of land records.