About the Scheme
The Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme, often referred to as 'the Aadhaar for land', is an initiative to assign a 14-digit alphanumeric identification number to every land parcel in India. This unique ID is based on the geo-coordinates of the land parcel and aims to modernize land records, ensure their accuracy, reduce land disputes, and facilitate seamless land transactions across the country.
Target Beneficiaries: 26 crore landowners, farmers, rural communities, property holders, and stakeholders across 29 states through 14-digit geo-referenced land parcel identification system for transparent land records and reduced disputes
Implementing Agency: Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development
Key Features
- A 14-digit alphanumeric identification number assigned to each land parcel.
- Based on the geo-coordinates of the land parcel, ensuring uniqueness and precision.
- Interoperable with other databases like revenue court records, bank records, and Aadhaar.
- Aims to create a single, unified source of truth for land records across India.
- Part of the broader Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP).