New Delhi: The Delhi government has digitally mapped nearly 14,000 immovable assets under a unified tracking platform aimed at improving land governance and infrastructure planning across the capital. The exercise, covering properties owned by about 50 departments and agencies, marks one of the most comprehensive attempts to consolidate fragmented public land records into a single, GIS-enabled database.
Officials involved in the project said the Delhi asset management system brings together land parcels, institutional buildings, leased sites and unused plots that were previously recorded separately by individual departments. These include assets under key agencies such as the municipal corporation, the urban shelter board, the public works department and the water utility. For decades, city-owned properties have been managed through siloed record-keeping practices. Urban policy experts note that incomplete or outdated records often slow project approvals, complicate inter-departmental coordination and leave public land vulnerable to encroachment or inefficient use. By centralising records, the Delhi asset management system is expected to create a verified inventory of ownership, usage patterns and legal status.
A senior administrative official said departments have been directed to complete data entry within a defined timeline and formally certify submissions. The platform standardises asset records in line with government norms and integrates dashboards for monitoring. High-resolution satellite imagery and geographic information system (GIS) mapping allow spatial visualisation of land parcels, enabling planners to assess proximity to roads, utilities and existing civic infrastructure. Urban planners argue that such digital consolidation has implications beyond bookkeeping. In land-constrained cities like Delhi, identifying underutilised plots can support the development of schools, primary healthcare centres, parks and decentralised service facilities. With climate stress intensifying, accurate land data can also guide the creation of green buffers, water retention zones and climate-resilient public assets.
The Delhi asset management system could also improve fiscal discipline. Real estate analysts point out that clearer asset visibility enables better decisions on leasing, redevelopment or repurposing, reducing the risk of ad hoc land monetisation. Transparent land inventories strengthen public accountability and can attract structured investment in public infrastructure through well-defined frameworks. However, experts caution that technology alone will not resolve governance gaps. Regular updates, cross-verification with revenue records and coordination among departments will determine the system’s effectiveness. Capacity building within agencies to use GIS tools and interpret spatial analytics will be equally critical.
As Delhi expands transport networks and social infrastructure, integrated land intelligence may become foundational to sustainable urban growth. The success of this initiative will depend on whether data insights translate into timely project execution and equitable distribution of public amenities. If implemented rigorously, the new platform could shift the capital towards evidence-based land management, aligning public assets with long-term climate resilience and inclusive development goals.
Delhi Asset Management System Maps 14000 Properties
