Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme 3.0 Launched for 2026 to 2031

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Key takeaways

The Union Minister for Rural Development launched the operational guidelines for DILRMP 3.0 (2026-2031), a 100% centrally funded scheme.
The program assigns a 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) or Bhu-Aadhaar to identify every land parcel in India.
Implemented by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR), the initiative will upgrade 75 Sub-Registrar Offices into Registration Seva Kendras.
By linking revenue courts (RCCMS) and cadastral maps digitally, the scheme aims to reduce land disputes and enable faster access to KCC and farm credit.

The Union Minister for Rural Development launched the operational guidelines for DILRMP 3.0 (2026-2031) in New Delhi.

DILRMP 3.0 is a flagship Central Sector Scheme that marks the third phase of national land record modernization.
It transforms land administration from simple record digitisation into an integrated, GIS-enabled Land Stack as digital public infrastructure.
The Department of Land Resources (DoLR) under the Ministry of Rural Development oversees the implementation of this programme.
The main objective is to establish a transparent, interoperable, and dispute-free land governance system across India.
This scheme improves ease of living for rural landowners and ease of doing business by removing physical visits to revenue offices.

The scheme mandates the assignment of a 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number called Bhu-Aadhaar or ULPIN to identify every plot.
It prioritises spatial accuracy by digitising cadastral maps and expanding the NAKSHA pilot project for urban property mapping.
It introduces online property registration backed by a central repository and upgrades 75 Sub-Registrar Offices into Registration Seva Kendras.
It connects Revenue Court Computerized Management Systems (RCCMS) with land records to reflect court orders and prevent fraud.
The scheme provides 100% Central Funding released in phases based on performance, monitored via DILRMP-MIS and PFMS.

Linking registration data, court records, and maps helps confirm ownership, prevent title fraud, and resolve land disputes effectively.
Clear digital land titles allow financial institutions to verify ownership quickly, speeding up loan approval, KCC, and crop insurance.