The ongoing digitization efforts in Karnataka’s Revenue Department have gained momentum under the leadership of Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, who has actively directed the initiative through a series of meetings with officials. Bellari district has taken the lead in this endeavor, becoming the first in the state to digitize its records, as confirmed by District Collector Prashant Kumar Mishra in a recent press conference.
The Collector highlighted that, driven by the minister’s commitment, the digitization process involves listing and indexing old files in the collectorate office’s library. These files are systematically scanned and digitized, with an impressive count of 146,063 files already processed and made accessible on the government’s website.
During the press conference, several other key developments were outlined:
- Identification of 73 new revenue villages in the district, with 14 preliminary and 7 final notifications submitted to the government within six months.
- Proactive measures to address potential drinking water shortages in 114 villages, including plans to hire private borewells and supply water through tankers.
- Effective management of drought situations with Rs. 37 crore available in the District Commissioner’s SDRFD account and additional funds in the SDRF accounts of Taluk Tahsildars.
- Assurance of an ample supply of fodder, with 247,132 MT available for the next 25 weeks and measures in place to prevent inter-state transportation of fodder.
- Efficient disposal of legal cases, including the resolution of 30,350 cases in a single day and adherence to government timelines for processing registered account change cases.
- Progress in applications for re-grant under the Karnataka Enam Radati Act, with 5,645 applications re-granted, 25 rejected, and 7,432 pending for hearings.
- Ongoing voter list revision for 2024, with a reminder for residents above 18 years to visit the Taluk Office or relevant BLOs by December 9 for registration and corrections.
- This comprehensive update reflects the dedication of the Revenue Minister and local authorities to modernize administrative processes and enhance public services in Bellari district.
