President of India presented the “Bhoomi Samman” 2023 at a function organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development.The “Bhoomi Samman” is a prestigious award scheme launched by the Union Ministry of Rural Development to recognize and incentivize the achievements of states and districts in the implementation of the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (erstwhile National Land Record Modernization Programme) under the Ministry of Rural Development was revamped and converted as a Central Sector Scheme with effect from 1st April, 2016 with 100% funding by the Centre.The award is presented by the President of India to the state secretaries and district collectors along with their teams who have excelled in achieving saturation of the core components of DILRMP.
Such as
- Computerization of land records
- Digitization of cadastral maps
- Integration of textual and spatial data
- Survey/re-survey using modern technology
- Computerization of registration
- Interoperability between registration and land records
Advantages of Digitalisation of Land Records
- Transparency and Accountability: Digitization increases transparency in land transactions, reducing the scope for unethical and illegal activities related to land.
- Disaster Management: Digital records are more resilient to natural calamities like floods and fires, safeguarding essential land-related documents from loss.
- Land Parcel Identification Number: Similar to Aadhaar Card, the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number provided under the Digital India Land Information Management System allows efficient land utilization and enables the formulation and implementation of new welfare schemes.
- Resolution of Land Disputes: Access to land-related information in a free and convenient manner aids in resolving ownership and land-use disputes, reducing the burden on the administration and judiciary.