Chandigarh, 31.10.2025: Today, Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, UT Chandigarh held a meeting with all stakeholders to review the implementation of the NAKSHA Pilot Project in Chandigarh.

During the meeting, it was apprised that substantial and time-bound progress has been achieved under the NAKSHA (National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations) Programme - a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at transforming urban land governance through advanced geospatial mapping and digital data integration.

Implemented in a systematic and time-bound manner, the Chandigarh Administration has successfully achieved key milestones of this transformative project, reaffirming its commitment to transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centric governance in land record management. The phased implementation and progress of the project were discussed in detail and reviewed by the Deputy Commissioner.

It was informed that drone flying and data collection activities have been successfully completed across all 15 sectors and 5 villages of Chandigarh on a pilot basis, and the high-resolution data collected has been 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 emphasizes 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 guarantees that property information will be 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, Chandigarh expressed his satisfaction over the progress made under the NAKSHA Programme. He commended the efforts of all departments for adhering to timelines and maintaining effective interdepartmental coordination. He stated that, “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 Deputy Commissioner further added that the project reflects the Administration’s continued commitment towards good governance, efficiency, and citizen empowerment through digital innovation.