Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Karnataka flags e-Swathu 2.0 software issues
The Karnataka government has found some problems with a new software called e-Swathu 2.0.
This software is used to register properties in rural areas.
The main issue is that it doesn't correctly convert old land measurement units called guntas and cents to the new units called square metres.
The government has asked the central ministry responsible for technology to fix these problems quickly.
The software was started on December 1, 2025, and the minister in charge, Priyank Kharge, told the state government about these issues.
Karnataka government has reported technical glitches in e-Swathu 2.0 software used for rural property registration.
Main issue is the conversion of traditional land measurements (guntas and cents) to square metres.
Minister Priyank Kharge informed the state legislature about the problems on Wednesday.
A letter has been sent to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) to resolve issues urgently.
The software was rolled out in Karnataka on December 1, 2025.
- Who
- Karnataka Government and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY)
- What
- Technical glitches in e-Swathu 2.0 software affecting rural property registration
- When
- Issues reported in the state legislature on Wednesday, software rolled out on December 1, 2025
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To resolve issues and develop remaining modules on priority
- Software Name
- e-Swathu 2.0
- Rollout Date
- December 1, 2025
- Minister Involved
- Priyank Kharge
- Ministry Involved
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY)
- Main Issue
- Conversion of guntas and cents to square metres