UNIQUE
LAND PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (ULPIN): ECONOMY
NEWS:
3 years
on, 30% of rural land parcels have Bhu-Aadhaar. Centre pushes for completion by
2026
WHAT’S
IN THE NEWS?
Among 28.72 crore
listed land parcels, ULPINs have been generated for over 8.4 crore, data shows.
Unique
Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN)
- Alternate Name: Bhu-Aadhar
- Launch Year: 2021
- Objective: Provide a 14-digit
alphanumeric ID to each land parcel in India.
- Part of: Digital India Land Records
Modernization Programme (DILRMP)
- Purpose: Modernize land records,
reduce disputes, and improve transparency in land transactions.
- Scheme Type: Central sector scheme,
managed by the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural
Development.
Components
of ULPIN
- Includes codes for State,
District, Sub-district, Village, and a Unique Plot ID.
Key
Features
- Identification: Assigns a unique ID to
each plot for easier identification and record retrieval.
- Digital Land Records: Captures details of
landowners, plot boundaries, area, and usage.
- Link with Property
Registration:
Integrates land records with property registration.
- Online Services: Enables online delivery of
land record services.
- Support for Government
Planning:
Maintains updated land data for planning purposes.
- Location Basis: Generated using latitude
and longitude coordinates of the parcel.
- First State with 100%
Coverage:
Andhra Pradesh.
Significance
- Uniformity: Standardizes ID assignment
for land parcels across states.
- Permanent ID: ULPIN remains constant,
even if the land is transferred, subdivided, or altered.
Source:
https://theprint.in/india/governance/3-years-on-30-of-rural-land-parcels-have-bhu-aadhaar-centre-pushes-for-completion-by-2026/2325001/