Maharashtra to issue ‘Bhu-Aadhaar’ for every farm, launches initiative to measure sub-divisions of farmlands to end decades of 7/12 mismatches

Bawankule said, “Protecting farmers’ land rights and introducing transparency are top priorities. By ensuring that maps and 7/12 records match perfectly through this measurement drive and the introduction of Bhu-Aadhaar, we will strengthen the rural economy and provide long-term relief from land-related disputes.”

Since the first land survey (1890–1930), and particularly from 1992 to December 2024, a staggering 2,12,76,499 new subdivisions have been formed due to sales, purchases, inheritance, partitions, and other transactions.

The absence of corresponding physical measurements has led to discrepancies in official records, resulting in disputes and complications in land transactions, crop insurance, loans, and government scheme benefits.

To address this, the Settlement Commissioner, Pune, is launching a ‘Pilot Project for Measurement of Sub-Divisions’. The project will begin in selected areas and scale statewide, with involvement of private survey institutions to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

The initiative will help reduce mutual land disputes through clearly defined boundaries and areas. Along with it, accurate and matching maps aligned with 7/12 extracts will ensure easier access to crop insurance, bank loans, and government schemes with reliable digital records. It promises faster, more transparent processes for land buying, selling, and transactions.

A high-level committee has been constituted at the state level under the chairmanship of the additional chief secretary (Revenue).

District-level committees under the district collector and taluka-level committees under the sub-divisional officer will conduct weekly reviews of progress.

This project aligns with national efforts to digitise land records and empower farmers with secure, verifiable ownership details.