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95% of rural land records digitised under DILRMP

On 26 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Rural Development said 95% of land records in rural India had been digitised since 2016 under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP).

Summary

On 26 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Rural Development said 95% of land records in rural India had been digitised since 2016. The Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), previously known as the National Land Record Modernization Programme, was restructured as a Central Sector Scheme in April 2016 with full funding from the Central Government. Its main goal is a modern and transparent land records management system.

Key facts

Date
26 Oct 2024
Rural land records digitised
95% (since 2016)
Programme
Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP)
Earlier name
National Land Record Modernization Programme
Type
Central Sector Scheme since April 2016; fully Centre-funded

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

According to the Ministry of Rural Development (26 October 2024), what share of land records in rural India had been digitised since 2016?

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Correct answer: A — 95%

PIB, 26 Oct 2024: 95% of land records have been digitized in rural India since 2016.

Q2 Advanced

The Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), restructured as a Central Sector Scheme in April 2016, was previously known as:

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Correct answer: C — National Land Record Modernization Programme

PIB, 26 Oct 2024: DILRMP, previously known as the National Land Record Modernization Programme, was restructured as a Central Sector Scheme in April 2016, with full funding from the central government.

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