Namsai, Feb 18: The National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA), a pilot program under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), was launched in Namsai district on Tuesday along with the national launch by union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
In Namsai, the program was launched by zila parishad chairperson Nang Urmila Mancheykhun, which was attended by deputy commissioner C R Khampa, Shillong-based Survey of India’s director R K Srivastava, SP, additional deputy commissioner, among others.
NAKSHA is a one-year pilot initiative spanning 26 states and 3 union territories, covering 152 cities, with Namsai being the only district selected from Arunachal Pradesh.
The program aims to create a comprehensive and accurate geospatial database for urban land records. In collaboration with the Survey of India, it will employ drone-based aerial surveys, field surveys, and ground truthing to map Namsai Township.
By integrating modern surveying techniques, the program is expected to enhance urban planning, improve disaster management strategies, detect changes in built-up areas, streamline land acquisition for development and redevelopment, and modernise land records to facilitate ease of doing business.
During the event, Mancheykhun highlighted the crucial role of public and stakeholder cooperation in ensuring the successful implementation of the program in Namsai. She emphasised that community participation would be essential in achieving the project’s goals.
To mark the occasion, a NAKSHA booklet, flyers, and an informative video about the program were released.
The Survey of India team also conducted a live drone demonstration, showcasing the advanced technology that will be used for mapping and data collection.
With its focus on technological advancements in land surveying, the NAKSHA program represents a significant step toward modernizing urban land records. The initiative aligns with the broader vision of Digital India, aiming to improve governance, planning, and land management through precise geospatial data.
