Pulwama : The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Baseerul Haq Choudhary on Monday inspected Jamabandi Digitization Centres in the district.
During inspection, the DC said that digitization is imperative for streamlining the revenue records and making them easily accessible to the public through online based platforms. He said that digitization of revenue records is a revolutionary step in good governance initiatives.
He reviewed the progress on implementation of the Land Records Modernization Programme.
ACR Pulwama, Ajaz Ahmad Shah informed in detail the digitization programmes including safe custody of revenue documents, data entry, digitization of maps, Jamabandi and updation with latest mutation records.
While interacting with the officers, the DC said that the comprehensive digitization would ensure better land record management that will enhance the district’s overall land record maintenance forever.
The DC inspected various sections of the Land Records Office and enquired about computerization and directed for its proper maintenance.
On Jamabandi, the DC said that it is a challenging task and directed for keeping it properly up to date and well maintained and stressed upon officers and staff to complete the process of digitization of records in fixed timelines.
Among others, the DC was accompanied by Assistant Commissioner, Revenue, Ajaz Ahmad Shah, TehsildarPulwama and other revenue officials.