JK Govt to spent Rs 15 Cr for computerization of Rev Records

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JAMMU: For computerization of revenue records at Naibat level, the Jammu and Kashmir Government will be spending Rs 15 Cr for all 257 Naibats of state. An amount of Rs 6 lakh would be spent for each Naibat. State Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah had already asked the Revenue Department to complete computerization of revenue records in a fixed timeframe. He said the Central and State assistance available for the same should be optimally utilized for achieving the target. Emphasizing use of modern technology to streamline the Revenue Department, CM wants to simplify process of obtaining revenue papers by using information technology. In a meeting held earlier, Omar had expressed, “I would like an agriculturist or landowner to get documents about his land from a computer kiosk in niabats in five minutes through Net-connected computer window.” CM has also directed the concerned authorities and department to send teams to various States especially Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana to study models they have introduced for computerization of land records so that those could be replicated in the State. According to CM possibilities should be explored to utilize latest technology of Smart Card System in providing Permanent Resident Certificates (PRC) to the residents of the State. For which he sought a comprehensive project formulated for the purpose for experts to study, which will give their viewpoints to the Government. The Assurance Committee (AC) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has also called for expeditious computerization of revenue records and land settlement operation to facilitate issuance of Kissan Credit Cards (KCC) to the farmers with focus on rural areas.