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This research investigates the limitations of digitization in land administration and emphasizes the importance of community engagement in reforms.

July 29, 2026LandOpen Access

Beyond Digitization: The Need for Inclusive Co-Governance in Reforming Indian Land Administration

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Examines how decentralized governance can improve land administration in rural India, suggesting reforms for greater inclusion.

This research investigates the limitations of digitization in land administration and emphasizes the importance of community engagement in reforms.
Qualitative field research conducted in two regions of Maharashtra, India—Talasari and Chiplun.
Utilized Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and institutional process-mapping.
Analyzed land administration procedures across multiple departments.
Found that digitization without inclusive processes reproduces inaccuracies in land records.
Identified outdated cadastral records and fragmented institutional arrangements as critical barriers.
Argued for hybrid governance approaches that integrate statutory and customary tenure systems.

Sekher et al. (2026) studied this question.

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