Chandigarh, July 22 – Haryana Revenue and Disaster Management and Urban Local Bodies Minister, Sh. Vipul Goel chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of land record management and the progress of its digitization in the state. During the meeting, the Haryana Revenue Commission presented a detailed report, emphasising the need to make the land record system more citizen-friendly and in line with Ease of Doing Business. The discussions in the meeting centred around achieving 100 percent digitisation of land records, setting up a data integration centre, and providing training to revenue department employees. These steps are aimed at strengthening efforts to make land management in Haryana more transparent, efficient, and people-centric.
Haryana Revenue Commission Report: Focus on user-friendly ease of doing business
The Haryana Revenue Commission, in its report, emphasised that the land record system should be user-friendly, so that citizens can access their property details and documents without difficulty. The commission also underlined the importance of building a system that supports ease of doing business, to promote investment and business activities in Haryana. The use of digital technologies, timely delivery of services, and increased transparency were also recommended to simplify procedures. These reforms will not only benefit the public but will also help position Haryana as a preferred destination for investors.
Sh. Vipul Goel said that 90 percent of the state’s land records have already been digitised under the Digital India initiative, which is a commendable achievement. He directed the revenue department to complete the remaining 10 percent at the earliest so that the goal of 100 percent digitisation can be met soon. Digital records will help citizens to access their property documents easily through online portals. He also directed officers to prepare a clear roadmap to complete the remaining work within a set timeframe.
Establishment of Data Integration Center and Secure Database
Sh. Goel laid special emphasis on establishing the Data Integration Centre to store and manage digital land records in a secure and organised manner. He said this centre would enable a smooth integration of data between various departments and ensure data security. The data center should be equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and cybersecurity protocols so that the confidentiality and integrity of the data is maintained. This will lead to faster services for citizens and improved efficiency in administrative work, he added.
Training of Revenue Department employees
It was also decided during the meeting that a comprehensive training programme would be organised for officers and staff of the revenue department. Sh. Goel said that for effective implementation of digital systems, it is important to train staff on modern technologies and procedures. The training will cover topics such as digital record management, software usage, data entry, and cybersecurity. Targeted training programmes will also be organised for Patwaris. The training will focus on the use of digital tools, land surveys, record updating, and resolution of citizen grievances. This will not only improve the quality of work but also ensure faster and more transparent land-related services to the public.
He further emphasised that the main aim of all these initiatives is to make land record management in Haryana fully digital, transparent, and people-oriented. Digitisation and the establishment of a data centre will help reduce land disputes and improve access to information. Meanwhile, training programmes will enhance the capacity of the revenue department and make administrative processes more efficient. These steps will also help Haryana emerge as a leader in ease of doing business and digital governance.
Financial Commissioner Revenue, Dr. Sumita Misra, and retired IAS, Sh. V. S Kundu and other officers also remained present during the meeting.
