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 described as a flagship urban mapping pilot introduced under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). The pilot relies on modern geospatial tools such as GIS and drone-based mapping, and it includes a process of ground-truthing to align electronic mapping with actual field conditions. The Department’s statement indicates that NAKSHA is designed to reduce boundary confusion and prevent boundary friction through verification.
What changed now
The immediate change announced by the Department of Land Resources is a formal inquiry process in Goa, with an explicitly stated start and end date for public verification. The Department also addressed misinformation and reiterated protections for original land records and legal ownership.
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