The Indian government has released a draft bill to replace the 117-year-old Registration Act, enabling digital land registration, Aadhaar-optional authentication, and simplified online processes for property documentation.

Chandigarh has been selected for the pilot launch of the 'Naksha' project, covering 30.61 sq km and five villages to digitise urban land records. The initiative aims to improve transparency, reduce disputes, and support better urban planning under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Program

The Rural Development Ministry has drafted the Registration Bill 2025 to replace the 117-year-old Registration Act. The bill aims to streamline and digitise land and property registration. Public feedback is open until June 25.

The Rural Development Ministry allocated 3.8 million houses under PMAY-G for FY25, part of a 5-year plan to build 20 million homes and transform rural housing in India.

The Indian Finance Ministry has extended PMAY-G funds till September 2024 to build 3.5 million rural dwellings. This prolongation is part of the government's pursuit of "housing for all" by March 2024.