The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a statewide Digi Rover Special Land Survey Campaign, a technology-driven initiative aimed at modernising land surveys and resolving thousands of pending land demarcation cases. The campaign, inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Saharanpur, will continue until August 15 and is expected to significantly improve transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in land administration across the state.
The campaign seeks to address nearly 79,157 pending land survey and demarcation cases under Section 24 by leveraging Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based Digi Rover technology. The adoption of advanced satellite-based surveying marks a major shift from traditional methods, enabling faster and more precise land measurements while reducing disputes over property boundaries.
Speaking at the launch, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that changing times and increasing land-related conflicts require the adoption of modern technologies. He noted that conventional surveying methods, such as using measuring chains or “jareeb,” are no longer sufficient for handling the growing complexity of land ownership and development. Digi Rover technology, he said, will ensure more accurate, transparent, and reliable surveys, helping minimise errors and reducing unnecessary litigation.
The initiative is part of the state government’s broader effort to digitise land administration and strengthen technology-based governance. By creating accurate digital land records, the government aims to improve public confidence in land-related services while safeguarding the rights of farmers and property owners.
To ensure smooth implementation, the Board of Revenue has issued detailed operational guidelines to all districts. The campaign will be supervised by Archana Agarwal, Chairperson of the Board of Revenue, while the Commissioner and Secretary of the Board will oversee regular progress reviews and provide implementation support.
At the district level, the campaign will involve coordinated efforts by district magistrates, additional district magistrates (revenue), sub-divisional magistrates, tehsildars, naib tehsildars, revenue inspectors, and lekhpals. Their collective responsibility will be to expedite land surveys, resolve pending demarcation cases, and ensure timely completion of the campaign.
Officials believe the initiative will not only accelerate the disposal of long-pending land disputes but also establish a more transparent and efficient land governance system. Accurate land records are expected to facilitate smoother property transactions, improve planning and development activities, and reduce legal conflicts arising from boundary disputes.
