(a) whether a scheme for computerisation of land records is being implemented at
national level;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of the allocation made as Central assistance to the States and the
expenditure incurred under the Scheme during each of the last three years and the
current year, State/UT-wise;
(d) whether the assessment of the progress by various States under the said scheme
has been made; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI LAL CHAND KATARIA)
(a) & (b) Yes Sir. A centrally sponsored scheme in the shape of the National
Land Records Modernization Programme (NLRMP) is being implemented since the year
2008-09. This program envisages to modernize management of land records, minimize
scope of land/property disputes, enhances transparency in the land records maintenance
system and to facilitate moving eventually towards guaranteed conclusive titles to
immoveable properties in the country.
(c) The State/UT-wise fund released under NLRMP during each of the last three years
and the current year and utilization of funds till date is at Annexure-I.
(d) &(e) The States/UTs and the Department of Land Resources regularly assess
the progress made by various States/UTs under the NLRMP. The progress of various
States/UTs in Computerization of Land Records and Registration is at Annexure-II.