Budget 2025: National Geospatial Mission To Modernise Land Records & Urban Planning

Komal Bajpai

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Updated: 16-04-2025 at 12:35 PM

The Union Budget 2025-26 announced the National Geospatial Mission on 1 February 2025 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The said initiative will modernise land records, enhance urban planning, and improve infrastructure development through geospatial data.

The mission will pin its hopes on the PM Gati Shakti framework to allow for the creation of a robust geospatial database to support effective land use, transparent governance, and better decision-making. This decision is expected to benefit both government and private stakeholders, especially in the geospatial and drone ecosystem.

Key Highlights Of The National Geospatial Mission

Scheme	Key Features	Expected Impact
Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao	Focus on female literacy and empowerment	Improved sex ratio and education levels
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana	Cash incentives for new mothers	Higher institutional deliveries and better maternal health
Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0	Nutritional support for women and children	Reduced malnutrition rate
PM Ujjwala Yojana	Free LPG connections for women	Better health and reduced indoor pollution
Jal Jeevan Mission	Tap water for every household	Improved sanitation and reduced women’s workload

This is a reaction to the Indian government's desire to use technology to enhance better governance and service delivery.

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What is Geospatial Technology?

Geospatial technology refers to that type of information which in one way or another is tied to a specific location on the surface of the Earth. These technologies include:

Space imagery is a tool for mapping the land and observing its usage.
Geographic information systems (GIS) globally topped the processing of spatial data.
Remote sensing is used for environmental and climate studies.
GPS is meant mainly for proper location and navigation.

The technology serves vital needs for urban development alongside the management of disaster and transportation operations agricultural needs and climate modeling.

National Geospatial Mission Impact

Modernisation of land records and better urban planning through the application of advanced geospatial technologies is the objective of the National Geospatial Mission. This initiative will enable effective execution of infrastructure projects, improve governance and spur economic growth. Here's how it should play itself out in various sectors and stakeholder contexts.

1. Improved Land Records & Transparency

This mission aims to build complete electronic land record databases which will optimise property deals while promoting absolute transparency.
The system creates more transparent land management and reduces conflicts therefore assuring enhanced control over land territory.

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2. Smart Urban Planning & Infrastructure Development

Services under this mission will merge geospatial information into highway system designs as well as railway and public transit schedules to enhance planning quality.
Improved spatial mapping systems will bring advantages to the development planning process of both smaller towns and rural territories.

3. Boost to Private Sector & Emerging Technologies

Drone and geographical analysis businesses will experience stronger market demand as a result of their service portfolios.
The development of AI and quantum computing systems will enhance geospatial analytics which will produce improved results for climate observation and natural disaster responses.

Global & Economic Significance

The global geospatial market is expected to expand to $1,064 million during the period between 2030 and 2031 as evidence shows the growing relevance of geographic information technology. The government along with private entities continue to struggle with fundamental gaps in their geospatial databases for an extended period as stated by Agendra Kumar who serves as MD at Esri India.

The necessary funding through this mission will enable Indian society to develop superior geospatial data resources that will fuel economic growth and social progress.

The airport and transportation projects under the ₹91,000 crore capital expenditure will experience increased connectivity because of improved geospatial mapping throughout India.

Conclusion

The National Geospatial Mission stands on the cusp of India finally succeeding in the campaign to modernize land records and urban planning. The government seeks to innovate by leveraging emerging technologies of AI, GIS, and quantum computing to further improve land management, refine infrastructure plans, and therefore spur economic growth. This should meet India's long-term aspirations toward smart urbanization and digital transformation, including data access, greater participation of the private sector, and effective governance.

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