New Delhi, Dec 2 (NationPress) Tomorrow, key decision-makers and specialists from the Survey of India will engage in discussions focused on hastening the integration of geospatial technologies aimed at revolutionizing urban land records during a national symposium in New Delhi, as stated by a representative from the Ministry of Rural Development.

The Department of Land Resources (DoLR), under the Ministry of Rural Development, is set to organize the National Symposium on NAKSHA – National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations and LandStack, as indicated in the official announcement.

This symposium serves as a dedicated forum within the GeoSmart India 2025 Conference and Expo, designed to promote the adoption of geospatial technologies for the advancement of urban land records and the improvement of citizen services nationwide.

Participants will include essential policymakers, domain experts from the Survey of India, State Revenue/Land Records officials, and industry leaders, all coming together for intensive discussions across six significant sessions, according to the statement.

The event will feature a thorough evaluation of the NAKSHA pilot program, which utilizes modern aerial technology and feature extraction methods for precise land mapping across more than 157 cities.

Topics for discussion will include technical obstacles, ensuring data accuracy in densely populated urban areas, and the alignment of aerial surveys with ground realities and existing cadastral maps, as noted in the statement.

Additionally, the symposium will hold dedicated sessions regarding the creation of the LandStack, envisioned as India's comprehensive digital land ecosystem. Experts will discuss foundational layers, the architectural challenges related to integrating cadastral maps, geospatial data, and administrative records, as well as the importance of federated models adhering to national standards for seamless data exchange.

A major highlight will be the UrPro Card, proposed as a singular, reliable digital property document.

"The discussions will explore the necessary legal and institutional adjustments required in States and Union Territories to effectively integrate the UrPro Card across various systems, including registration, mutation, property tax, and building permissions, thereby empowering citizens with secure and transferable digital property rights," said the statement.

The symposium will also showcase an end-to-end demonstration of the state-of-the-art WebGIS Platform and Cloud Services.

"The discussions will emphasize leveraging emerging technologies such as AI/ML analytics, 3D mapping, and cloud-based geospatial services to enhance transparency, accuracy, and accountability in urban land governance, thus improving the quality of life for citizens," stated the announcement.

This event highlights the government's dedication to employing advanced technology and a 'Whole-of-Government' approach to replace outdated systems with transparent, citizen-focused digital land administration, which is essential for realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat, as stated.