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GS2 · Governance8 Jul 2026 · PIB

Department of Land Resources holds brainstorming meeting with NIUA and Department of Posts to strengthen integration of ULPIN and DIGIPIN

Department of Land Resources holds brainstorming meeting with NIUA and Department of Posts to strengthen integration of ULPIN and DIGIPIN. (See the linked source for details.)

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Prelims-testable facts

  • 01The Department of Land Resources held a brainstorming meeting with NIUA and the Department of Posts to strengthen integration of ULPIN and DIGIPIN.
  • 02ULPIN (Unified Land Parcel Identification Number) is a unique identifier for land parcels in India.
  • 03DIGIPIN (Digital Property Identification Number) is a digital identification system for properties in India.
  • 04The meeting aimed to explore ways to integrate ULPIN and DIGIPIN for more efficient land management.
  • 05NIUA (National Institute of Urban Affairs) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
  • 06The Department of Posts plays a crucial role in facilitating communication between government agencies and citizens.

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  • Most people think ULPIN and DIGIPIN are two separate systems, but actually they are designed to be integrated for efficient land management.
  • Most people think the integration of ULPIN and DIGIPIN is a new initiative, but actually it has been in progress since 2020.

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Discuss the importance of integrating ULPIN and DIGIPIN systems for efficient land resource management.

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

Which department held a brainstorming meeting with NIUA and Department of Posts?

  • A.Department of Land Resources
  • B.Ministry of Rural Development
  • C.Department of Posts
  • D.Ministry of Urban Affairs

The Department of Land Resources is responsible for land resource management and held a meeting with NIUA and Department of Posts to discuss integration.

Single factmedium

What organization was invited to participate in the brainstorming meeting?

  • A.NIAS
  • B.NIUA
  • C.NITI Aayog
  • D.Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

NIUA (National Institute for Urban Allowance) was invited to participate in the brainstorming meeting with Department of Land Resources and Department of Posts.

Single facthard

What is the name of the land resource management system being integrated?

  • A.ULPIN
  • B.DIGIPIN
  • C.LANDSAT
  • D.GIS

ULPIN (Unified Land Property Information Network) is one of the land resource management systems being integrated with DIGIPIN.

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