Land Revolution: Property Aadhar (Bhu-Aadhar) Stops Fraud Forever!

Introduction

In India, buying or selling property often comes with problems like fraud, confusing paperwork, and missing records. But now, Property Aadhar (also called Bhu-Aadhar or ULPIN) is changing everything. In 2025, this system is spreading fast across the country, making land records digital and clear. This blog explains what Property Aadhar is, how it works, the latest updates for 2025, its benefits, and how you can use it. If you’re thinking about buying or selling property, this guide is for you!

What is Property Aadhar?

Property Aadhar, or Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN), is part of the Indian government’s Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). It’s a 14-digit code given to every piece of land based on its geographic location (latitude and longitude). Think of it as an Aadhar card for land! Its main goal is to make land records digital, stop fraud, and make property deals easier. Property Aadhar gives every land parcel a unique ID that includes details like the owner, size, use, and boundaries.

History and Growth of Property Aadhar

Property Aadhar started in 2008 with DILRMP but was officially launched in 2021. In 2024, the government announced plans to use Property Aadhar for rural areas and digitize urban records. By 2025, the goal is to cover all of India. Recently, the Property Registration Bill 2025 was drafted, replacing the old Registration Act 1908. It makes online registration mandatory. Aadhar verification is optional, but digital signatures and e-certificates make deals safer.

How Does Property Aadhar Work?

Creating Property Aadhar is simple but technical. First, GPS and drone surveys map the land’s boundaries. Then, a 14-digit code is created using the Electronic Commerce Code Management Association (ECCMA) standard. This code includes the state, district, sub-district, village, and a unique plot ID. Once issued, the code never changes, even if the land is divided or sold. You can check it on your state’s land record website, like Bhulekh in UP or Bhoomi in Karnataka.

Property Aadhar in 2025

As of September 2025, Property Aadhar is active in 29 states and union territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka. Four places, Puducherry, Telangana, Manipur, and Andaman & Nicobar, are still testing it. About 50% of India’s land parcels have a ULPIN. Bihar leads with 4.27 crore ULPINs, followed by UP with 4.13 crore. Andhra Pradesh has covered 100% of its land.

Property Aadhar in Uttar Pradesh: An Example

Uttar Pradesh (UP) is a great example of how Property Aadhar is working, especially since farming is a big part of its economy. In UP, the Bhulekh portal (upbhulekh.gov.in) connects Property Aadhar to schemes like PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. By September 2025, UP has created 1.28 crore ULPINs, but progress is a bit slow due to administrative issues.

On September 16, 2025, UP started a special campaign to link 2.88 crore farmers’ land records with Aadhaar. So far, over 1.45 crore farmers have joined, and district officials are overseeing it. The campaign updates old records, uses drone surveys for accurate mapping, and stops fraud like fake property sales. In rural UP, updating 100-year-old land maps has been tough, but with central government support, UP aims for full coverage by 2026. For example, farmers in Lucknow or Kanpur can now check their ULPIN on the Bhulekh app, making loans and subsidies easier to get. This reduces disputes and boosts UP’s economy.

The central government aims for full coverage by 2026. The Property Registration Bill 2025, released in June 2025, allows NRIs to register remotely.

Benefits of Property Aadhar

Property Aadhar offers many advantages:

• No More Fraud: Biometric checks stop fake documents.

• Easy Transactions: Online checks make buying and selling faster, and loans or insurance are simpler.

• Clear Records: Helps with taxes, disaster management, and government schemes.

• Fewer Disputes: Accurate boundaries reduce fights over land borders.

• Help for NRIs: Remote access means no need to visit India.

For the government, it helps create a land bank and supports schemes like Agri-DPI.

How to Link or Check Property Aadhar?

• Visit your state’s official land record website (like upbhulekh.gov.in for UP).

• Enter your Aadhar number, survey number, or district details.

• If not linked, visit your local revenue office or contact a surveyor.

In UP, the new campaign makes linking easy. Aadhar is optional, but linking brings more benefits.

Challenges and Solutions

Property Aadhar faces issues like slow digitization in rural areas, privacy concerns, and delays. In UP, only half the farmers are linked. But drone surveys and the Geospatial Policy 2022 are speeding things up. The government is improving the bill with public feedback.

Conclusion

In 2025, Property Aadhar is transforming India’s property system. It stops fraud and boosts the economy. If you own property, check your ULPIN and stay updated. Visit dolr.gov.in or ulpin.in for more details.

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