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