Bhu-Aadhaar

About Bhu-Aadhaar:

• Bhu-Aadhaar is also known as Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN).
• ULPIN was launched in 2021 as part of the Central government’s Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP).
• It aims to streamline and bring uniformity to the process adopted by states in assigning unique identification numbers to land parcels.
• It is accorded to a land parcel based on the longitude and latitude coordinates of the land parcel and depends on detailed surveys and geo-referenced cadastral maps.
• Under this initiative a 14-digit alpha-numeric identity is given to each land parcel.
  • It contains State code, District code, Sub-district code, Village code and a Unique plot ID number.
• Once the ULPIN or Bhu-Aadhaar is generated, it is stamped on the physical land record document held by the owner.
• The same ULPIN will be permanently attached to the plot of land. Even if the land is transferred, sub-divided, or undergoes any change, the ULPIN will remain the same for that geographic boundary.
• Key objectives of ULPIN/Bhu-Aadhaar are
  • To assign a unique ID to each plot of land for easy identification and retrieval of records.
  • To create accurate digital land records with details of land owners, plot boundaries, area, usage, etc.
  • To link land records and property registration processes
  • To facilitate online delivery of land record services
  • To assist in government planning by maintaining updated land data