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The Karnataka revenue department has initiated a statewide digitisation programme aimed at making land survey services fully online by 2026, enabling citizens to apply for surveys, access land sketches and obtain boundary information without visiting government offices. The initiative is being implemented through the Survey, Settlement and Land Records (SSLR) wing and forms part of broader reforms to modernise land administration and improve transparency in property records. Under the plan, historical survey documents and physical land measurement records will be digitised and converted into geospatial maps, while each property will receive a Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN). The digital system will integrate survey data with other land-related databases across departments, including urban development and panchayat authorities, with the aim of reducing disputes, improving service delivery and enabling more accurate land-use monitoring across the state.
The Karnataka revenue department has begun implementing a technology-driven reform programme to make land survey services completely digital by 2026, enabling citizens to apply for surveys, obtain property sketches and access boundary information online without visiting government offices. The initiative is being undertaken through the Survey, Settlement and Land Records (SSLR) wing and forms part of broader efforts by the state government to modernise land administration and improve transparency in property records. Advertisement
Officials indicated that the department currently processes more than one lakh land survey applications every month, many of which require manual handling of paper records and multiple visits to government offices. By digitising survey processes and records, the department aims to streamline the system, reduce processing delays and limit dependence on intermediaries in land-related services.
A key component of the reform involves digitising historical land survey documents maintained by the department, some of which date back several decades. These records include handwritten survey notes and land measurement documents known as 'tippanis', which contain details of land boundaries and measurements used for preparing official maps. The department has begun converting these physical documents into digital formats and integrating them into geospatial mapping systems that can be accessed through online platforms.
As part of the digital framework, each land parcel in the state will also be assigned a Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN). The identifier is intended to provide a standardised digital reference for land ownership and boundaries, reducing the likelihood of duplication, illegal subdivision of plots and ownership disputes. The ULPIN system is expected to support accurate land mapping and improve coordination between government departments that rely on land data for planning and regulatory purposes.
The geospatial maps generated through the digitisation programme will include details of land boundaries and surrounding environmental features, such as buffer zones around rivers and lakes. This data will allow authorities to identify whether development proposals fall within restricted areas or environmentally sensitive zones before approvals are granted.
The digitisation of land surveys is being undertaken alongside wider reforms in Karnataka's property and land record systems announced in the state Budget for 2026-27. The government has proposed integrating multiple land-related databases — including Bhoomi, Mojini, Kaveri, E-Swathu and E-Asthi — into a unified GIS-based platform under the Karnataka Land-Stack programme.
Officials have indicated that the integration of survey data with these digital platforms will allow citizens, planners and authorities to access land-related information through a single interface. The initiative is expected to simplify administrative procedures, support more accurate land records management and strengthen transparency in property transactions across the state.
Once fully implemented, the digital system will allow landowners to initiate survey requests, track applications and download survey documents online, replacing the existing paper-based workflow that often requires multiple departmental interactions. The government expects the transition to reduce administrative delays and improve access to land-related services for citizens across Karnataka.
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