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The Telangana government is set to launch a land survey in 413 villages lacking formal maps and sethwars, foundational land record documents. This initiative precedes the Bhu Bharati Act's statewide land survey. Some villages, like Laxmapur in Medchal Malkajgiri, have no records at all. A pilot survey will first be conducted in five villages across different districts. Using drone-based aerial surveys and ground truthing, geo-referenced cadastral maps and updated ownership records will be created. Survey firms like RV Associates and Drogo Drones are involved. The pilot will conclude in two to three months, with full-scale implementation and financing explored thereafter.
The Telangana government has taken a major step towards modernising land governance by launching a large-scale land survey in 413 villages that currently lack essential mapping and land record infrastructure. This initiative serves as a precursor to the implementation of the Bhu Bharati Act, which aims to establish a unified and accurate land record system across the state. Advertisement
A striking example of the issue is Laxmapur in Mudu Chintalapally of Medchal Malkajgiri district, where no formal village maps or land documents exist. In other villages, multiple conflicting maps have created confusion regarding land boundaries and ownership, complicating land administration. The absence or inaccuracy of "sethwars"-critical documents detailing survey numbers, area, and proprietorship-has posed longstanding challenges for land regulation and dispute resolution.
To initiate the process, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy recently announced the commencement of a pilot land survey in five strategically selected villages. These include Salarnagar in Gandeed mandal of Mahbubnagar district, Kommanapally in Bheerpur mandal of Jagtial district, Mulugumada in Errupalem mandal of Khammam district, Nooguru in Venkatapuram mandal of Mulugu district, and Shahidnagar in Vatpally mandal of Sangareddy district. These pilot locations will serve as testing grounds for survey methods, technologies, and operational planning.
The methodology being adopted for this comprehensive initiative incorporates both aerial and ground-based techniques. Drone-enabled surveys will capture high-resolution data from above, while ground truthing will verify this information on-site. The integration of these two methods will ensure precision and reliability in creating geo-referenced cadastral maps and updating land ownership data.
To execute the technical aspects of the survey, the state has engaged several experienced survey and geospatial firms, including RV Associates, Marvel Geo Spatial Solutions Pvt Ltd, IIC Technologies, NeoGeo, and Drogo Drones. These firms bring advanced expertise and equipment to support the project's ambitious scope.
The pilot survey is expected to conclude within two to three months. Based on its findings, a comprehensive policy framework will be finalized for the full-scale rollout. The remaining 413 villages will then be addressed in successive phases, eventually covering the entire state.
The financial requirement for this expansive project is projected to run into several hundred crores of INR. To manage the expenditure, the government is evaluating options for financial support through various schemes at both the state and central levels.
This landmark initiative aims not only to resolve historical inaccuracies but also to establish a transparent, digital, and tamper-proof land record system for the future.
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