Delhi to Assign Unique Property IDs Through "Property Aadhaar Card" Using Drones

Why in news

The Delhi government plans to introduce the Delhi Land Records Bill, 2026, to assign unique Property IDs via 'Property Aadhaar Cards' using drone mapping.

Background

The initiative involves mapping land boundaries using drones and creating digital records for every floor of multi-storey buildings. A pilot project is currently active in 30 villages before a citywide rollout.

Facts for Prelims

• SchemeProperty Aadhaar Card: A proposed system to provide unique digital identities to properties in Delhi.
• S&TDrones are being utilized for high-precision mapping of land boundaries and multi-storey building floors.
• FactThe pilot project covers 30 villages in Delhi.
• Act / BillDelhi Land Records Bill, 2026: The legislative framework for the property identification system.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the digitization of land records and unique property identification can enhance transparency and reduce litigation in urban governance.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• transparency in ownership
• reduction in land disputes
• technological integration in governance
• data privacy concerns

Keywords: Digital Identity · Transparency · Land Governance · Drone Mapping · Ease of Doing Business

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