Raipur, India: In a major push toward digital governance, the Government of Chhattisgarh has launched the Digital Farmer Book, a new online system that allows farmers to access complete land records directly on their mobile phones.
The initiative was formally launched in Raipur by Chhattisgarh’s Revenue Minister Tank Ram Verma. The move is being seen as a landmark reform aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and farmer access to official land data.
Digital Replacement for Manual Farmer Records
The Digital Farmer Book will replace the traditional manual “Kisan Kitab.” Farmers can now view and download their land details online through the Bhuiya Portal, including B-1 and P-II land reports.
Under the new system, land-related information will be updated automatically in real time, eliminating the need for farmers to repeatedly visit government offices for corrections or verification. Certified digital copies will be issued with authenticated digital signatures from local revenue officials, ensuring legal validity and transparency.
“This initiative is not just a technological upgrade, but a citizen-centric reform of the revenue system,” Minister Verma said during the launch.
Easier Access to Loans and Government Schemes
The Digital Farmer Book and Digital Loan Book are expected to significantly simplify access to bank loans, crop loans, and government welfare schemes. With accurate land records available online, delays, discrepancies, and documentation errors are expected to reduce substantially.
Officials said the system will also streamline administrative processes and improve the accuracy of land records across the state.
Release of Updated Land Records Rulebook
During the same event, Minister Verma also released the Chhattisgarh Land Records Rulebook (Parts 1–4), authored by Umesh Kumar Patel and Shrikant Verma. The publication compiles updated circulars and orders issued by the Chhattisgarh government since the state’s formation in 2000.
Unlike earlier publications that included outdated Madhya Pradesh regulations, the new rulebook contains only Chhattisgarh-specific guidelines, along with sections on land surveys, revenue forest records, crop surveys, FAQs, unit conversions, and legal terminology. The book will be available both in physical markets and on e-commerce platforms, including the government’s GeM portal.
Strengthening Digital Chhattisgarh
The Revenue Minister congratulated the Revenue Department, the National Informatics Centre, and project officials for their role in implementing the system. He urged citizens and farmers to actively use digital services, stating that the initiative would strengthen trust between the government and the public.
Officials described the launch as a major step toward realizing the vision of a fully digital Chhattisgarh and positioning the state as a leader in governance innovation.