Concept Note
International Workshop on "Modern Technologies in Survey-
Resurvey for Urban Land Records"
Date: 21-22 October 2024 Venue: New Delhi, India
Urban land records in India face significant challenges due to fragmentation, outdated
information, and maintenance across multiple agencies. These issues hinder effective urban
planning, land management, and service delivery. In response, the Government of India is
exploring innovative technological solutions to modernize urban land records, building on
progress achieved in rural areas. Key technologies such as geospatial tools, satellite imagery,
drone surveys, and GIS integration are essential for creating comprehensive, spatially enabled
land ownership records. The modernization of urban land records is expected to enhance
transparency and efficiency, supporting sustainable development and reducing land-related
disputes.
The workshop aims to bring together relevant stakeholders, including Ministries and
Departments of the Government of India, Revenue and Urban Development Secretaries from
States/UTs, International experts, and Technology Providers. The primary objectives of the
workshop are to showcase global best practices in urban land record modernization, present
applicable technological solutions, and facilitate pilot project planning for selected urban
areas. Additionally, the workshop will address challenges such as lack of standardization,
data security, and capacity building for stakeholders, while promoting collaboration among
government officials, experts, and technology providers to develop actionable policy
recommendations.
The workshop will unfold over two days. The first day will feature an inaugural session led
by the Hon’ble Ministers of Rural Development, followed by presentations from experts from
countries like Singapore, Korea, the UK, Spain, and the Netherlands, highlighting best
practices in digital land records. There will also be a technology showcase and exhibition by
leading Indian and international firms. On the second day, the agenda includes two plenary
sessions: the first focusing on case studies of state urban land records and management from
Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra, and the second examining case
studies from various schemes and departments in survey techniques and spatial data,
including AMRUT, SMART CITIES, SVAMITVA, Haryana Space Applications Centre, IT &
Communication (Jaipur), and Directorate General Defence Estates.
Expected outcomes from the workshop include the formulation of a national program for
urban land record modernization, design plans for pilot projects in selected cities, and
strategies for capacity building among urban local bodies (ULBs) and state officials.
Furthermore, the workshop aims to generate policy recommendations for integrating modern
technologies into urban land governance, ensuring improved efficiency and transparency in
land management systems. This concept note sets the stage for collaboration and innovation
in improving urban land records through the application of cutting-edge technology.
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International Workshop on
"Modern Technologies in Survey-Resurvey for Urban Land Records"
21st – 22nd October 2024
Venue: Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), 15, Janpath Rd,
Windsor Place, New Delhi 110001
Day One (21st October 2024)
09:00 - 10:00 Registration
Time Inaugural Session
10:00 - 10:05 Arrival of Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural
Development, Hon’ble Minister of State for Rural Development and
Communications
10:05 - 10:10 Lighting of Lamp by Dignitaries
10:10 - 10:15 Welcome Address by Shri Kunal Satyarthi, Joint Secretary, Department of Land
Resources (DoLR), Govt. of India
10:15 – 10:25 Overview of current challenges, opportunities in Urban Land Records and
Management in India by Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Department of Land
Resources (DoLR), Govt. of India
10:25 - 10:35 Address by Guest of Honour: Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Hon’ble Minister of
State for Rural Development and Communications, Govt. of India
10:35 - 10:55 Keynote Address by Chief Guest: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon’ble Minister of
Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Govt. of India
10:55 - 11:00 Vote of Thanks by Shri R. Anand, Additional Secretary, Department of Land
Resources (DoLR), Govt. of India
11:00 – 11:15 Inauguration of Exhibition on Urban Survey – Resurvey
SESSION - I
11:30 - 13:30 International Best Practices in Establishing and Maintaining Urban Digital Land
Records
13:30 - 14:30 Lunch Break
SESSION - II
14:30 - 16:00 Advanced Land Mapping with Accurate and Efficient Ortho Rectified Image
Generation
16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break
SESSION - III
16:30 - 18:00 Ground Survey, Interoperability and Data Maintenance in Urban Areas
18:00 - 19:00 Networking High Tea
Day Two (22 October 2024)
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SESSION - IV
10:00 - 11:30 Transforming Urban Land Records and Management: Case Studies from States
11:30 – 12:00 High Tea Break
SESSION - V
12:00 - 13:30 Harnessing Spatial Data for Property Taxation and Urban Planning
13:30 - 14:00 Closing of the Workshop and Way Forward
14:00 - 15:00 Lunch
