Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh, kickstarted the two-day Bhumi Samvaad VIII: National Conference of State Revenue/Registration Secretaries and Inspector General of Registration (IGR) on February 8 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The event, themed ‘Sharing of Best Practices in Land Management Modernization,’ witnessed the presence of several dignitaries including MoS Faggan Singh Kulaste, MoS Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, MoS Kapil Moreshwar Patil, Secretary Nidhi Khare, and Joint Secretary Sonmoni Borah.
Minister Giriraj Singh Advocates for Technological Solutions
In his address, Minister Giriraj Singh stressed the significance of achieving digitalization saturation in land records and registration processes. He highlighted that this initiative will not only reduce the backlog of court cases related to land disputes but also enhance the country's ranking in the Ease of Doing Business index. Moreover, Singh projected that digitalization efforts could potentially boost the country's GDP by 1.5%.
Blockchain and CORS Integral to Modernizing Land Management
Singh emphasized the role of cutting-edge technologies such as Blockchain and CORS in modernizing land management practices. He underscored the importance of government initiatives like ULPIN (Bhu-Aadhaar), Transliteration of Land Records, and NGDRS for streamlining processes and ensuring uniformity in land registration across the nation.
Ministers Stress on Transparent Governance
Minister of State for Steel & Rural Development, Faggan Singh Kulaste, reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring transparent governance and the efficient delivery of benefits to citizens. He echoed Singh's sentiments on the pivotal role of digitalization in mitigating land disputes and ensuring fair compensation for land acquisition.
Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, emphasized the need for regular dialogues at the district level to address issues faced by farmers regarding land access and credit. She urged cooperation from states to facilitate such dialogues and enhance farmer welfare.
Minister Kapil Moreshwar Patil Highlights Importance of Positive Approach
Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Kapil Moreshwar Patil, stressed the importance of dialogue in finding solutions to land management challenges. He reiterated the government's commitment to achieving a developed India through modernized land management practices.
Secretary Nidhi Khare Emphasizes Collaboration
Secretary of the Department of Land Resources, Nidhi Khare, highlighted the necessity of integrating efforts and initiatives in second-generation reforms related to land governance. She expressed optimism that the conference's deliberations would pave the way for scalable and impactful innovations in land management.
Joint Secretary Sonmoni Borah underscored the objective of the conference to share best practices and discuss ways to make land management regulations more citizen-centric and effective. He emphasized the importance of knowledge exchange for achieving comprehensive solutions.
