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### Indian Town Secures Land Records on Avalanche Blockchain
Goodbye Paperwork, Hello Blockchain!
For decades, people in Dantewada, India, struggled with land records. Finding documents took forever. Paper records got lost or tampered with. But now, everything is changing.
The district administration has digitized over 700,000 land records dating back to the 1950s. These records are now secured on the Avalanche blockchain, ensuring transparency and preventing fraud. This game-changing move was made possible by LegitDoc, an Indian blockchain startup by Zupple Labs.
Why Blockchain?
Imagine your land records being stored in a place where no one can alter them. That’s what blockchain does! It’s like a digital vault that keeps data safe, secure, and accessible to those with permission.
IAS officer Mayank Chaturvedi, the district collector, explained:
“Earlier, land records took weeks to verify. Now, they’re available instantly and can’t be altered.”
How Do People Access Their Records?
The government has set up kiosks in every sub-district. Citizens and officials can access records, but sensitive data requires prior approval. This keeps information safe while making access easier.
LegitDoc CEO Neil Martis confirmed that records are available only to authorized revenue officers at the Tehsil (sub-district) level.
What Information is on the Blockchain?
With this new system, officials can search for land records and instantly verify them. Some of the key records now on blockchain include:
- Ownership documents
- Plot registers
- Cadastral maps (detailed land maps)
- B-1 forms (used for land revenue)
Each document is linked to a smart contract. These contracts are viewable on the Avalanche Explorer, proving that the records are genuine and untampered.
An Open, Transparent System
Cointelegraph got exclusive access to the blockchain explorer for Dantewada’s land records. This allows anyone with permission to track changes and verify records on-chain.
Devika Mittal, Avalanche India growth consultant, expressed excitement:
“Avalanche is proud to support Dantewada’s land records initiative. This step brings trust and transparency to millions.”
Who Led This Initiative?
This revolutionary project was initially led by Jayant Nahata, IAS, a former Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Dantewada. He explained:
“We have fully digitized land records since the 1950s. This ensures security, reduces legal costs, and makes access easier for our citizens.”
Big Win for Farmers and Tribal Communities
Before blockchain, people had to manually search land records. This was exhausting and led to frequent disputes over ownership. Now, tribal communities and farmers in Dantewada have secure, tamper-proof proof of ownership.
Blockchain’s Growing Role in India
LegitDoc has worked on other blockchain-based projects in India. They have helped issue and verify caste certificates, diplomas, and skill certificates using blockchain.
Dantewada’s land record system could be a model for other regions looking to digitize their records securely. Who knows? Maybe one day, we’ll say goodbye to paper land records forever!
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