Agartala, Feb 19 (Reporter) Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) has decided to go for a digital assessment of land use patterns in the city under the Government of India’s pilot project, NAKSHA, which aims to create a comprehensive three-dimensional model of urban areas using advanced drone technology. Agartala has been selected as one of 152 cities in India for the initiative, and an aerial survey of the entire city will be conducted to modernize and strengthen the existing land record system and reevaluate land use patterns. AMC Commissioner Dr Sailesh Kumar Yadav said that NAKSHA would bring accuracy and transparency to land records, resolving issues such as fraudulent activities, unauthorized ownership changes, and land disputes, and also help the administration to plan for the future. “Every property owner will receive an authentic property card from AMC, which can be used for financial transactions, including obtaining loans,” Yadav explained. The survey will cover all 51 wards within the city and will not only provide a detailed assessment of land resources but will also record both public and private infrastructure. “Previously, land measurement was conducted manually, which often led to discrepancies. By using drones, we aim to introduce a higher level of accuracy and efficiency in the process,” Dr Yadav stated, adding that flat owners in the city would gain property rights upon completion of the survey. “At present, flat owners do not hold full property rights. This project will enable them to establish their ownership more effectively, facilitating land transactions and attracting private investments for development projects,” he added...////...