Archive · 21 May 2025
Telangana to Launch Land Survey in 413 Villages Lacking Records
The Telangana government is starting a project to map and record land ownership in 413 villages.
Many of these villages don't have good maps or records right now.
The government will try out the process in five villages first to see how it works.
They'll use drones and check the ground to make sure everything is correct.
The goal is to have clear and accurate records of who owns what land.
This project will be expensive, so the government might ask for help with the costs.
Telangana government will survey 413 villages without proper maps and land records.
The survey is a prelude to implementing the Bhu Bharati Act.
Five villages will undergo a pilot survey to test the methods.
The survey will use drone-based and ground truthing techniques for accuracy.
The project will cost hundreds of crores and may seek financial assistance.
- Who
- Telangana government, revenue department officials, survey and geospatial firms.
- What
- A comprehensive land survey using aerial and ground techniques.
- When
- Pilot survey to be completed in 2-3 months.
- Where
- Telangana, starting with 413 villages.
- Why
- To implement the Bhu Bharati Act, modernise land records, and create accurate maps.
- Initiative
- Bhu Bharati Act (implementation)
- Target Villages
- 413
- Survey Methods
- Aerial (drone-based) and ground truthing
- Pilot Survey Villages
- 5 selected villages
- Estimated Cost
- Hundreds of crores
