Why in News? 

The NAKSHA Programme was launched by the Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. 

 What is NAKSHA? 

The National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) is a government initiative aimed at digitizing and updating land records in urban areas. It ensures accurate land ownership documentation, reducing disputes and enhancing urban planning. 

Objectives 

• Empower citizens with transparent property records. 
• Improve ease of living through an efficient land management system. 
• Enhance urban planning with precise geospatial data. 
• Minimize land-related disputes by ensuring reliable documentation. 

 Key Features 

• Technology-Driven System: Utilizes an IT-based platform for property record management, promoting efficiency and transparency. 
• Aerial Surveys: Conducted by the Survey of India, which provides high-resolution orthorectified imagery through third-party vendors. 
• Web-GIS Platform: Developed by the Madhya Pradesh State Electronic Development Corporation (MPSEDC). 
• Secure Data Storage: Managed by the National Informatics Centre Services Inc. (NICSI). 
• State & UT Participation: Local governments conduct field surveys and verification, leading to final publication of urban and semi-urban land records.