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Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) 3.0 launched with Rs. 565.5 crore outlay

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On 10 September 2026, the Ministry of Rural Development launched DILRMP 3.0, a central sector scheme aimed at creating an integrated, GIS-enabled land records system across India. With an approved outlay of Rs. 565.50 crore for 2026-31, the programme will digitize land data, assign unique 14-digit Bhu-Aadhaar (ULPIN) numbers to all land parcels, and upgrade registration services to improve transparency, efficiency, and ease of access. This phase moves beyond isolated digital records towards a unified Land Stack integrating maps, registrations, and dispute data.

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Key Facts

  • DILRMP 3.0 was officially launched on 10 September 2026 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, by the Union Minister for Rural Development.
  • The programme is approved as a Central Sector Scheme for the period 2026 to 2031 with a financial outlay of Rs. 565.50 crore.
  • DILRMP 3.0 aims to create an integrated, GIS-enabled Land Stack, digitally linking cadastral maps, Records of Rights, registrations, circle rates, land restrictions, land use, building plans, and land dispute data through secure interoperability APIs.
  • Each land parcel in India will be assigned a unique 14-digit Bhu-Aadhaar, also known as the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN), for standardized parcel-level identification in land administration.
  • 75 high-traffic Sub-Registrar Offices (SROs) will be upgraded into modern Registration Seva Kendras, similar in convenience to Passport Seva Kendras, to enhance citizen services.
  • The programme introduces integration and digitization of the Revenue Court Case Management System (RCCMS) to expedite and provide transparent land dispute management.
  • Previous phases achieved digitization of 99.90% of Records of Rights (RoRs) and 97% of cadastral maps, and computerization of 99% of SROs.

Background & Context

The Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP), implemented by the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development, is a national initiative aimed at digitizing and modernizing land records to ensure transparency, reduce disputes, and enable ease of access for citizens, especially farmers. It includes computerization of registration systems, integration of land-related datasets, and spatial referencing of land parcels.

DILRMP 3.0 marks a progression from isolated digitization efforts to a cohesive, interoperable digital public infrastructure for land administration. The Land Stack concept envisions federal and state-level digital platforms securely sharing data, while retaining authority control locally.

ULPIN builds on previous pilot projects such as Bhudhaar to provide a nationally unique digital identity to each land parcel using geo-referenced coordinates, facilitating seamless online land transactions and property verification.

Upgrading Sub-Registrar Offices and integrating court system digitization minimizes delays and enhances trust in land governance.

Why This Matters for Exams

DILRMP 3.0 is a key government scheme under the Ministry of Rural Development focusing on digital governance, land reforms, rural development, and transparency in land administration. It features in the UPSC and State PSC syllabi under topics such as government programmes, land reforms, and e-governance initiatives.

Understanding its objectives, features like ULPIN, the Land Stack concept, financial details, and expected impacts is crucial for answering questions on schemes and programmes related to land administration and rural development.

Points to Remember

  1. DILRMP 3.0 was launched on 10 September 2026 as a Central Sector Scheme with a Rs. 565.50 crore outlay for 2026-2031.
  2. The programme's key innovation is the GIS-enabled Land Stack integrating multiple layers of land data for seamless access and management.
  3. Every land parcel will receive a 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) or Bhu-Aadhaar to uniquely identify and link land records.
  4. 75 high-footfall Sub-Registrar Offices are to be modernized into Registration Seva Kendras to improve citizen experience and efficiency.
  5. DILRMP 3.0 includes computerization and integration of the Revenue Court Case Management System to accelerate land dispute resolution and transparency.
  6. The initiative builds upon earlier phases which achieved near-complete digitization of RoRs and cadastral maps, setting the foundation for integrated land management.

Practice MCQs

Question 1

  1. 2016
  2. 2024
  3. 2026
  4. 2028

Answer: 2026 (DILRMP 3.0 was launched on 10 September 2026)

Question 2

  1. Rs. 565.50 crore
  2. Rs. 1000 crore
  3. Rs. 250 crore
  4. Rs. 750 crore

Answer: Rs. 565.50 crore (Approved financial outlay for DILRMP 3.0 for 2026-31)

Question 3

  1. 15-digit unique ID
  2. 12-digit numeric ID
  3. 14-digit Bhu-Aadhaar (ULPIN)
  4. 10-digit alphanumeric code

Answer: 14-digit Bhu-Aadhaar (ULPIN) (Unique parcel identification under DILRMP 3.0)

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