With reference to the land resurvey project in Telangana, consider the following statements: 1. The resurvey project utilizes DGPS and GIS technology to establish clear boundaries. 2. The project aims to assign unique Bhudhaar numbers to 2.29 crore survey numbers. 3. The government purchased a total of 500 rovers for the resurvey project. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Telangana to assign unique Bhudhaar numbers to 2.29 crore survey numbers via DGPS

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Land reforms· Prelims· 17 October 2026

Digital land governance and GIS mapping: a relevant GS3 topic for agricultural productivity and rural dispute resolution.

Why in news

Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy announced a three-phase land resurvey project to assign unique Bhudhaar numbers to 2.29 crore survey numbers using DGPS and GIS technology.

Background

The Telangana government is conducting a land resurvey to resolve disputes and establish clear boundaries. The project involves the use of DGPS (Differential Global Positioning System) and GIS technology to assign unique Bhudhaar numbers to 2.29 crore survey numbers.

Facts for Prelims

FactThe project aims to assign unique Bhudhaar numbers to 2.29 crore survey numbers in Telangana
FactThe government purchased 411 rovers plus 400 additional units for the resurvey project

Prelims practice question

With reference to the land resurvey project in Telangana, consider the following statements:

The resurvey project utilizes DGPS and GIS technology to establish clear boundaries.
The project aims to assign unique Bhudhaar numbers to 2.29 crore survey numbers.
The government purchased a total of 500 rovers for the resurvey project.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The government purchased 811 rovers in total (411 plus 400 additional units).

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the integration of DGPS and GIS technology in land record management can mitigate rural land disputes and enhance agricultural productivity in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Data integrity: Reducing overlapping claims through high-precision DGPS coordinates
Administrative efficiency: Streamlining land title verification via unique Bhudhaar identification
Conflict resolution: Establishing clear boundaries to minimize litigation over agricultural land

Keywords: Land Records · GIS Mapping · DGPS Technology · Land Tenure · Digital Governance

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