Odisha is set to take an important step in ensuring that its land governance is fraud-proof with the introduction of QR code enabling Records of Rights (RoR or pattas) that will enable immediate mobile verification of ownership and history.
This is part of statewide digitization, which was announced by Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari on February 12, 2026, and integrates with this.
The project will help curb land scam, which is rampant with forged documents used to sell off land illegally and lead to millions of litigation. Customers will use QR to get complete information, transforming the process of transactions into clear and fast.
When was this Step Announced?
Minister Suresh Pujari disclosed in a press engagement on February 12 that all the new RoRs will bear QR code, which will be developed in partnership with the central government.
All codes open up digital land profiles, which are not limited to a 30-year Encumbrance Certificate (EC) to all historical information.
Pujari focused on the frauds of selling plots and scans alerted tehsildars and inspectors on the anomalies. Introduction will coincide with continuous surveys; no specific time is specified, but soon was mentioned.
How QR System Works?
Individuals read the QR on physical/digital patta using any smartphone application, and immediately get a secure portal. It has data on ownership chain (sales, gifts, mortgages), specific location through GIS maps of boundaries and sizes, type of land (agricultural, homestead), current use, irrigation facilities and neighboring parcels.
It offers long histories (50 or more years) of records, mutation history, and dispute warnings as opposed to paper ECs. Digital RoRs are closed polygons based on plot IDs to be represented.
What are the Objectives and Benefits of QR Code System?
Core objective: Do away with fraudulent dealings through real time verification, which will reduce the sale of fake patta that is affecting Odisha. Increases trust in buyers- ECs are no longer required to go to tehsil.
The advantages go to the officials in fast audits, farmers in safe allotments and government in efficient allotments. Minimizes court proceedings, increases clear title revenue.
Technical Features
RoRs have embedded digital signatures and electronic chips in their multi-verification; any form of modification sends revenue authorities the red flag immediately. Associated with the national database of DILRMP featuring biometric-like unique identifiers.
QR connects to tamper-evident blockchain-inspired logs, and features integrity of data between devices. Offline caching of rural support.
Central scheme since 2016, DILRMP provides funding to computerize, remake cadastral survey, GIS mapping in 90 or more districts. Odisha is almost completely digitalized; QR becomes "smart RoRs."
Signing of digital records is mandatory; an upgrade of Odisha comes after pilots in high-fraud regions.
Associated Land Survey
Extensive survey puts satellites, Survey of India topomaps, Forest Department data, and historical cadastrals over a common GIS. Registers all government/ private lands, past leases, encroachments.
Outputs in a master database with each parcel being a georectified polygon attached to QR-enabled RoR, and spatial queries. Covers Odisha's 1.5 crore+ plots.
Challenges and Implementation
Challenges: Survey implementation on 30 districts requires skilled manpower; villages lack digital divide, which could be a barrier to adoption. Information transfer mistakes pose conflict.
Implementation stages: Pilot in a few blocks, training of 10,000+ revenue employees, general awareness through applications/portals. Success metrics: 50 percent reduction of fraud targeted.
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