<h4>Introduction to Land Records Digitisation</h4><p>India has achieved a significant milestone in its land reform efforts by digitizing <strong>98.5%</strong> of <strong>rural land records</strong> as of <strong>2024</strong>. This accomplishment is a crucial step towards greater transparency and efficiency in land administration.</p><div class='info-box'><p><strong>Key Achievement:</strong> <strong>98.5%</strong> of <strong>rural land records</strong> digitized by <strong>2024</strong>.</p><p><strong>Objective:</strong> Enhance <strong>transparency</strong> and reduce <strong>land-related disputes</strong>.</p></div><h4>Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP)</h4><p>This extensive digitization drive is a core component of the <strong>Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP)</strong>. The programme was officially launched in <strong>2008</strong>.</p><p>The primary aim of <strong>DILRMP</strong> is to develop a modern, comprehensive, and transparent land records management system. It integrates various land-related processes, making them more accessible and reliable.</p><div class='key-point-box'><p><strong>DILRMP Launch Year:</strong> <strong>2008</strong></p><p><strong>Core Mandate:</strong> Modernize and digitize all land records, including mutation, survey, and settlement operations.</p></div><h4>SVAMITVA Scheme: Addressing Inhabited Areas</h4><p>Complementing <strong>DILRMP</strong> is the <strong>SVAMITVA scheme</strong>, which stands for <strong>Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas</strong>. This scheme focuses specifically on creating accurate land records for <strong>inhabited areas</strong>.</p><p>The <strong>SVAMITVA scheme</strong> is designed to provide clarity on property ownership in rural inhabited areas, which traditionally lacked proper surveys. This helps in minimizing <strong>land-related disputes</strong> in these regions.</p><div class='exam-tip-box'><p><strong>UPSC Insight:</strong> Understand the distinction between <strong>DILRMP</strong> (broader land records modernization) and <strong>SVAMITVA</strong> (specific focus on inhabited areas). Both are critical for land governance and rural development, relevant for <strong>GS Paper II</strong> and <strong>GS Paper III</strong>.</p></div>