NAKSHA pilot project review meeting | Drone-flying, data collection activities across 15 Sectors & 5 villages of Chandigarh completed: DC

At the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner discussed in detail the project’s phased implementation and progress.

Implemented in a systematic and time-bound manner, the Chandigarh Administration has achieved key milestones of this transformative project, reaffirming its commitment to transparency, efficiency and citizen-centric governance in land record management, it was informed.

It was informed that drone flying and data collection activities were successfully completed across all 15 sectors and five villages of Chandigarh on a pilot basis, and the high-resolution data collected during the exercise was processed to create accurate digital base maps. Building on this, the administration has advanced towards data validation, integration of ownership records, and generation of Urban Property Cards through field surveys.

This ongoing phase emphasises citizen verification, enabling property owners to confirm and update their details through a transparent, digital platform.

Once fully implemented, the NAKSHA Programme will provide numerous advantages to the citizens of Chandigarh, including comprehensive digital urban land records with GIS-based accuracy, reduction in land disputes and legal ambiguities, ensuring ease of living, faster and smarter urban planning supported by reliable digital data, simplified property transactions and easier access to institutional credit, enhanced transparency and accountability in governance, and a boost to real estate and infrastructure investment promoting ease of doing business.

With the vision of “One Click. Accurate Land Records. Anywhere. Anytime.” The NAKSHA initiative ensures that property information is accessible, secure, and transparent. It ensures fraud-free and dispute-free transactions, real-time access to verified ownership data, and builds public confidence through open access and participatory verification.

After reviewing the project, the Deputy Commissioner expressed his satisfaction over the progress made under the NAKSHA Programme and commended the efforts of all departments for adhering to timelines and maintaining effective interdepartmental coordination.

“After the successful implementation of the NAKSHA Project, the initiative will prove to be of great utility to the citizens of Chandigarh. It will not only simplify property-related processes but also enhance transparency, reduce disputes, and contribute to smarter, data-driven urban planning. The project reflects the administration’s continued commitment towards good governance, efficiency and citizen empowerment through digital innovation,” the Deputy Commissioner added.