SRINAGAR, October 3, 2026 – Emphasizing the transformation of agricultural infrastructure through technology, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a comprehensive high-level review meeting to assess the progress of the digitization of land records and the implementation of the ambitious AgriStack project across the Union Territory. Dulloo firmly directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to actively certify 100% coverage of eligible farmers under the AgriStack initiative, ensuring that no legitimate beneficiary is left behind.
The meeting focused extensively on evaluating district-wise progress regarding the generation of Farmer IDs, digitization of land records, issuance of Unique Land Parcel Identification Numbers (ULPINs), and the integration of BhuNaksha data. According to the presented data, of the 6,818 village maps across the region, 6,468 have already been handed over to BISAG-N, with 6,049 successfully received back. Attribute tables for 5,754 maps have been completed, while geo-referencing for 425 maps remains pending. During the session, the Chief Secretary instructed Deputy Commissioners to expedite processes, specifically asking them to complete the locking of the Record of Rights (RoR) or Jamabandi within a strict one-month timeline following Farmer ID generation. Furthermore, DCs were directed to complete Farmer ID generation across all designated villages and resolve cross-district land parcel issues and unclaimed buckets within a two-month timeframe.
A crucial aspect discussed during the meeting was the proposed integration of J&K’s digitized land records with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Unified Lending Interface (ULI) using specialized APIs. This strategic integration is designed to provide secure, structured access to vital farm-related information—including land ownership, mortgage details, crop information, and existing loans—to significantly streamline agricultural lending and enable easier access to institutional credit for farmers. Dulloo stressed that the massive digitization exercise must not merely remain confined to data generation, but must translate into highly accurate, field-validated land records that foster transparent land administration and faster, citizen-centric services. He noted that the ultimate goal of the Digital Agriculture Mission is to empower farmers toward precision farming by equipping them with technological insights regarding soil health, suitable crop choices, and the correct application of fertilizers and pesticides.
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