CM Revanth Reddy to Launch Bhu Bharati Portal on April 14, 2025
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will inaugurate the Bhu Bharati Portal on April 14, 2025, coinciding with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary. This new digital platform replaces the Dharani Portal (introduced by the previous BRS government) and aims to bring transparency, efficiency, and fairness to land governance in Telangana.
Key Features of Bhu Bharati Portal
1. Transparent Land Records
✔ Restores “Occupant” Column – Clarifies ownership details to reduce disputes.
✔ Unique Bhudhaar Number – Each land parcel gets an Aadhaar-like ID for easy tracking.
✔ GPS-Enabled Registration – Ensures accurate land mapping to prevent fraud.
2. Faster & Easier Transactions
✔ Simplified Modules – Only 6-7 modules (compared to Dharani’s 33), reducing confusion.
✔ Real-Time Updates – Farmers get SMS alerts on application status.
✔ Mutation & Registration – Smoother ownership transfers with appeals allowed for corrections.
3. Stronger Dispute Resolution
✔ Revenue Tribunals – Special courts to resolve land conflicts quickly.
✔ Registration Halted During Disputes – Prevents illegal sales when complaints are pending.
4. Decentralized & User-Friendly
✔ Village-Level Access – Empowers local officers for faster decisions.
✔ Mobile App – Easy-to-use interface in Telugu & English.
✔ Manual + Digital Records – Ensures reliability even during tech issues.
How Bhu Bharati Improves Upon Dharani Portal?
| Feature | Bhu Bharati | Dharani |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | ✅ Restores “occupant” details | ❌ Removed occupant column |
| Dispute Resolution | ✅ Tribunals & appeals | ❌ No structured system |
| Accessibility | ✅ Village-level officers | ❌ Centralized delays |
| Modules | ✅ 6-7 simplified steps | ❌ 33 complex modules |
| Land ID | ✅ Bhudhaar Number | ❌ No unique ID |
| GPS Integration | ✅ Mandatory mapping | ❌ Not standardized |
| Farmer Updates | ✅ SMS alerts & tracking | ❌ No real-time updates |
Benefits for Citizens
- Fewer Land Disputes – Clear ownership records reduce conflicts.
- Faster Services – Quicker mutations, registrations, and approvals.
- More Trust in System – Decentralization reduces corruption risks.
- Better for Farmers – SMS updates & simplified processes save time.
Awareness Campaigns & Legal Backing
📢 Public Outreach – Govt to educate farmers via mandal-level programs.
⚖️ Telangana Bhu Bharati Act, 2025 – Replaces old ROR Act, 2020 for stronger legal support.
Conclusion
The Bhu Bharati Portal is a major upgrade over Dharani, focusing on fairness, speed, and accessibility. By fixing past flaws and adding farmer-friendly features, Telangana aims to create a more reliable land revenue system.
Launch Date: April 14, 2025
Pilot Phase: 3 mandalas initially (feedback-based improvements)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bhu Bharati Portal is Telangana’s new land record management system, replacing the Dharani Portal. It aims to simplify land transactions, reduce disputes, and provide transparent, real-time access to land records.
The portal will be inaugurated by CM Revanth Reddy on April 14, 2025 (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary). A pilot test will run in 3 mandals first.
✅ Simpler processes (6-7 modules vs. Dharani’s 33)
✅ Bhudhaar Number (Aadhaar-like ID for land parcels)
✅ Dispute resolution tribunals
✅ GPS-mapped land records
✅ SMS alerts for farmers
After launch, farmers/citizens can:
Access the portal website or mobile app
Enter Bhudhaar Number or survey details
View ownership, transaction history & dispute status
The portal allows appeals for corrections during mutations. You can also approach newly established revenue tribunals for dispute resolution.
