The event organized by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Assam, witnessed the rollout of significant technological advancements in land records management. Secretary of the Department of Land Resources, Smt. Nidhi Khare, along with Special Chief Secretary Shri Syedain Abbasi, spearheaded the introduction of the National Generic Document Registration System (NDGRS) and Blockchain technology in Assam.
Rollout of National Generic Document Registration System (NDGRS)
- Initiative:
- The National Generic Document Registration System (NDGRS) was rolled out throughout Assam.
- Launch of Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN):
- Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) seeding of geo-referenced cadastral maps was introduced.
- Key Features:
- Integration with various platforms such as Dharitree, NOC, eGras, e-Stamp, and citizen services of Sewa Setu.
- Auto-calculation of fees based on articles.
- Configuration of 76 articles in NGDRS.
Introduction of Blockchain in Land Records
- Pilot Launch:
- Special Chief Secretary, Government of Assam, launched the rollout of Blockchain in land records in Darrang district as a pilot project.
- Purpose:
- To bring radical transformation in Land Records Management, ensuring increased trust, auditability, traceability, and immutability of land records data.
- ULPIN in Blockchain:
- ULPIN serves as the unique blockchain ID, identifying land parcels using geo-referenced cadastral maps.
- Benefits:
- Ensures uniqueness in transactions, updates spatial records, links property transactions, shares land records data across departments, and eliminates fraudulent transactions.
- Implementation:
- Deeds are digitally signed by SRO and stored in blockchain after approval.
- Future Plans:
- District-level Blockchain-based cadastre and land records registry Pilot launched in Darrang district, with plans for statewide implementation.
Conclusion
The integration of NDGRS and Blockchain technology marks a significant milestone in Assam’s land records management, promising enhanced efficiency, transparency, and security in property transactions.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Who spearheaded the rollout of National Generic Document Registration System (NDGRS) in Assam?
- A) Chief Minister of Assam
- B) Secretary, Department of Land Resources, Smt. Nidhi Khare
- C) Special Chief Secretary, Government of Assam Shri Syedain Abbasi
- D) Revenue and Disaster Management Department
- Answer: B) Secretary, Department of Land Resources, Smt. Nidhi Khare
- What is the purpose of introducing Blockchain technology in Assam’s land records management?
- A) To increase manual intervention in record keeping
- B) To ensure decreased trust in land transactions
- C) To bring radical transformation, ensuring increased trust, auditability, traceability, and immutability of land records data
- D) To limit the sharing of land records data across departments
- Answer: C) To bring radical transformation, ensuring increased trust, auditability, traceability, and immutability of land records data
- What serves as the unique blockchain ID in Assam’s land records system?
- A) Aadhaar number
- B) Property deed
- C) Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN)
- D) National Generic Document Registration System (NDGRS)
- Answer: C) Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN)