With a groundbreaking initiative, India’s Chhattisgarh has digitized over 700,000 land records dating back to the 1950s. Using cutting-edge blockchain technology, the move aims to enhance access to land information for both citizens and government officials in the Dantewada area.
How does blockchain improve the security of land records?
The digitization process is being carried out in collaboration with the India-based Local Land Records Office and the RegainDoc initiative. By storing records on the blockchain, the system reduces the difficulties associated with traditional physical records. Citizens have convenient access to land information through kiosks established in each subregion.
What benefits does this bring to the community?
This initiative has been particularly beneficial to local farmers and indigenous communities, and has put a major rush to resolve land ownership disputes. The new digital framework provides a quick and secure alternative to the previously long-term manual search process.
The main advantages of blockchain systems are:
– Faster access to land records
– Enhanced verification process to reduce latency
– Improved reliability with smart contracts and blockchain explorer
– Streamlined workflow for both citizens and officials
Mayank Chaturvedi emphasized that the new digitized system significantly reduces validation time from weeks to mere moments, showing a major leap in management efficiency and public services. This innovative approach is set up to redefine how land records are managed and accessed in the region.
