Department of Land Resources clarifies facts on 'NAKSHA' pilot project in Goa; confirms original land records remain fully protected
Goa urban land mapping: Department of Land Resources clarifies NAKSHA facts and opens formal public inquiry
- The Department clarified that original land records remain fully protected in connection with the NAKSHA urban mapping pilot in Goa.
- NAKSHA is described as using GIS and drone-based mapping and relying on ground-truthing to align electronic maps with field conditions.
- The ISLR office at Osia Commercial Arcade, SGPDA Market, Margao is stated as the venue for formal inquiry from July 16 to August 14, 2026.
- NAKSHA is stated to operate under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP).
What happened: NAKSHA facts clarified and public inquiry scheduled in Goa
The Department of Land Resources clarified facts on the NAKSHA urban mapping pilot in Goa and confirmed that original land records remain fully protected. The Department also announced a formal inquiry window for residents to bring title documents for mapping verification at the Office of the Inspector of Survey and Land Records (ISLR) in Margao.
Background and earlier position
NAKSHA is framed as a governance intervention that reduces boundary disputes by verifying electronic maps against field conditions (ground-truthing) and enabling public verification. The Department of Land Resources also seeks to reassure landowners that existing legal land records are protected while structured inquiry processes remain available.
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