Urban land record: World Bank praises Punjab for digitalisation

The World Bank has acknowledged effective steps being taken by Punjab government with regard to initiating digitalization of urban land record in the province.

The reforms being taken in Urban Land Record has been duly commended in a letter written by Melinda Good, Operations Manager at World Bank," said a spokesperson of Punjab Land Record Authority here on Tuesday.

Good in the letter further stated that it has also been hoped that steps undertaken by the Punjab government will not only bring improvements in Land Record Management System but will also achieve targets of Punjab growth strategy 2023. She said that matters pertaining to revenue will also be improved by taking up the project of computerization of land record, which will prove to be beneficial in fulfilling the goals of vibrant economy, consolidated housing supply, expeditious urbanization and urban planning.

Meanwhile, a seven-member World Bank delegation headed by Dong Kyu Kwak called on Punjab Revenue Minister Malik Muhammad Anwar Khan and discussed in detail matters relating to digitalization of Punjab Urban Land Record and thereby attaining various development targets. Officers of Punjab Land Record Authority, Board of Revenue and concerned departments were also present on the occasion.

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