The Government of Delhi, led by Rekha Gupta, has undertaken a landmark initiative to issue an ‘Aadhaar’ for every parcel of land in the Capital. Under this initiative, each land parcel will be assigned a 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN). This step forms part of the government’s commitment to modernising Delhi’s land records and freeing citizens from long-standing land disputes. The system is also referred to as ‘Bhu Aadhaar’.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the system as highly beneficial, stating that it is not merely a number but a powerful digital instrument against corruption and land disputes. She further emphasised that the initiative represents a decisive step towards realising Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Digital India’ on the ground.
Rekha Gupta elaborated that the need to implement this system in Delhi had long been felt. The scheme originates with the Government of India’s Ministry of Rural Development and the Department of Land Resources, and is particularly significant for the national capital. According to the Chief Minister, although the Central Government introduced the scheme in 2016, it could not be implemented in Delhi as envisaged due to various reasons. It is now being taken up in mission mode.
The responsibility for implementation has been entrusted to the IT Branch of the Revenue Department, which will also receive support from the Survey of India.
Effective in Resolving Land Disputes
The Chief Minister highlighted the extensive benefits of the ‘Bhu-Aadhaar’ system, stating that it will ensure complete transparency in land ownership. The 14-digit code will be georeferenced, thereby minimising disputes over land boundaries. It will facilitate coordination of land data among various government departments and effectively curb fraudulent transactions and multiple registrations.
For citizens, the greatest benefit will be ease and convenience. Instead of navigating multiple documents to establish land ownership, a single number will provide comprehensive details of the property.
Use of Advanced Technology
The Chief Minister informed that advanced technology is being deployed for the implementation of this scheme. Approximately 2 terabytes of high-quality geospatial data and drone-based Ortho Rectified Images (ORI) are being obtained from the Survey of India. Through this data, accurate ULPINs will be generated for all areas of Delhi, including 48 villages already covered under the SVAMITVA scheme.
Earlier, ₹13.207 million had been allocated for the project, with financial management overseen by the IT Branch. The government will now expand the system across Delhi in a phased manner under a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) with defined timelines.
As proof of success, a pilot project has already been completed in Tilangpur Kotla village in West Delhi district, where 274 ULPIN records have been successfully generated.
Advancing the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Digital India Vision: CM Smt. Rekha Gupta
Describing the initiative as immensely beneficial for Delhi, the Chief Minister reiterated that the ULPIN system is a major step towards implementing the Digital India vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on the ground.
She stated that the Prime Minister’s vision is to ensure that the benefits of technology reach the last person in society in a transparent manner, and Bhu Aadhaar is a significant stride in that direction. According to her, the Prime Minister has consistently emphasised that integrated and modern land records form the foundation of a developed India, ensuring security of property for citizens and striking directly at corruption.
The Delhi Government, following this vision, remains committed to securing every citizen’s land and making it dispute-free.
An Effective Tool Against Corruption and Land Disputes
The Chief Minister further emphasised that the Delhi Government is committed to safeguarding the property rights of every citizen in the capital. ‘Bhu-Aadhaar’ (ULPIN) is not merely a number; it is a powerful digital instrument against corruption and land disputes.
She noted that often, poor and middle-class families invest their lifetime savings in purchasing land, only to become entangled in legal disputes due to unclear records. The Unique Land Parcel Identification Number will eliminate this uncertainty. It will function as an ‘Aadhaar for land’, ensuring a complete digital account of every inch of land.
