Policy Update
Nisha Bharti
Background
Sampada 2.0 is a digital project by the Madhya Pradesh government, created by the Department of Registration and Stamps, to change property governance and registration. It was launched under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on October 10, 2024, and received the Gold Award in the 2025 National e-Governance Awards from the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India. This made Madhya Pradesh the first state in the country to implement paperless e-registration of documents.
Introduction
Land records are essential for property rights in a country. They provide legal clarity and reduce disputes and fragmentation. Issues in land records management affect millions of landowners because of poor record – keeping, corruption, and outdated documents. Sampada 2.0 aimed to tackle these issues by streamlining property registration with complete digitization. Unlike Sampada 1.0, Sampada 2.0 includes Aadhaar authentication, e-KYC, GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping, and e-document delivery.
This eliminates the need to visit the sub-registrar’s office. It improves transparency and efficiency and represents a major advance toward Digital India and better governance. Anyone can now obtain an e-stamp at any time and from anywhere using the portal www.sampada.mpigr.gov.in. Additionally, the Mobile App offers instant access to guidelines for any location in the state, launched in October 2024, Sampada 2.0 has processed over 21,000 registrations and 10,000 e-stamps, with more than 70% completed in under 10 minutes, though about 4,200 took longer than 16 minutes. Its GIS verification, Aadhaar e-KYC, and video KYC features earned it the 2025 National e-Governance Gold Award.
Mobile App developed by Madhya pradesh MAP (IT) is secure paper less platform for e – registration and e – stamping of property . It integrates Addhar linked e-sign, GIS-based property verification, and real-time access to location-wise guideline rate for users .The app does not collect personal data of users using camera and location access only to verify properties and authenticate transactions. Its features includes a built-in Sampada Wallet for payments, QR code scanning for e-stamp verification, and seamless coordination with government databases, making property transactions faster, more transparent, and citizen-friendly.
Key features
⦁ Fully Digital and Remote Process
⦁ Video KYC and Aadhaar Integration
⦁ GIS Mapping
⦁ Instant delivery of documents via WhatsApp/email
⦁ Access to e-stamps, guideline rates
⦁ Cyber Tehsil & Mutation
Impact and Innovation
𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 Fully Digital and Remote Process Eliminates manual errors and delays 𝐌𝐏𝐒𝐄𝐃𝐂, the platform enables a fully digital, paperless, and faceless registration experience—leveraging Aadhaar-based eKYC, digital signatures, video registration, auto-mutation, and seamless integration with over 𝟐𝟎 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬.
Operational across all 𝟓𝟓 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐬, it has reduced service time by 90%, enhanced transparency, and delivered annual revenue gains of over ₹10,000 crore—emerging as a benchmark in Ease of Living and Ease of Doing as published by ETgovernment, and also claimed by Commercial Tax Department (SeDCDST India),
Sampada 2.0 has had a transformational impact on property registration and public service delivery in Madhya Pradesh. Here’s a breakdown:
1. Faster and Effective services
Sampada 2.0 ensures faster mutation via cyber Teshil integration and real-time access to e-stamps, property records, and market guidelines.
2. Accessibility for All
Citizens can register from anywhere in the world using the website or mobile app.
3. Transparency and reduced Corruption
Sampada 2.0 streamlines access to property records, and the entire property registration process is paperless, allowing state authorities to track registrations and property transactions live.
4. Time-saving and Efficient
The traditional registration system took 4 to 7 days for registration ,and updating ownership records took weeks and months and also included visits to the registrar’s office. With Sampada 2.0, the entire process can be completed within 24 hours without visiting the office.
5. Security and Trust
Sampada 2.0 authenticates ownership securely with the help of digitization and reduces the chances of fraud with the help of video KYC. Prevents impersonation and forgery. Citizens and financial institutions now trust land records more, as it ensures precise property identification and real-time data integration across land records; this not only enhances accuracy but also protects against fraudulent alterations. As a result, citizens and financial institutions now place greater trust in land records, facilitating confidence in loans and dispute resolution.
6. Economic & Developmental Impact
An efficient and transparent registration process boosts trust of buyers and Streamlined e-stamping and guideline rates lead to an increase in stamp duty collection and attract investors.
7. Recognition and Replication
Sampada 2.0 is recognized by the government of India and has been honored with the Gold Award in the 2025 National e-Governance Awards. It is being considered as a model for replication in other Indian states.This is done through data digitization drives, where legacy paper-based records are scanned, verified via video KYC and Aadhaar-linked authentication, and then synced with the Sampada 2.0 database. Once uploaded, these records become accessible on the mobile app and web portal, enabling owners to manage, verify, and share their property details securely without repeated physical visits.
Success Stories of Sampada 2.0
Surendra Singh Chakrawat, based in Hong Kong, shared that he successfully registered a power of attorney for property in Ratlam remotely, using Sampada 2.0. And another case is where a 78-year-old woman, Dr. Shakti Malik, residing in Delhi, expressed satisfaction with the new system, stating that “what I used to travel to Ratlam for, I could now do from Delhi.” Another user, Vishnu Prasad Basainya from Guna, described the process as “online and more streamlined than before,” while Ankita mentioned she “completed the registration quickly and efficiently” with instant document delivery.
These voices reflect the user’s trust, satisfaction, and credibility of the system.
Operational Bottlenecks
- Limited digital infrastructure and digital literacy with low and unstable internet connection may limit adoption in particularly rural areas and older citizens.
- Old paper-based records may have inconsistencies, incomplete data, or disputed ownership, which would lead to slowing down of digitization of records .
- Digitisation of property records , which is sensitive data in terms of ownership and identity records . it would be under direct threat of hacking , and phishing frauds .
Way forward
- To make the platform accessible, the government can set up small kisoks in rural areas , under panchayat to facilitate registration process for those who are unfamiliar with digital interface and have no internet access .
- Use of AI can be incorporated to cross verify the records and resolve record mismatches.
- Targeted digital literacy drives should be launched in partnership with local governance bodies to train citizens in using Sampada 2.0’s platforms
- Strengthening cybersecurity protocols through blockchain-based transaction logs and multi-factor authentication will enhance trust.
- Lastly, regular stakeholder engagement,and incorporating user feedback associated with banks, notaries, and real estate professionals, can foster smoother adoption of the platform among citizens .
Conclusion
Sampada 2.0 marks a paradigm shift towards digital India and good governance in India. It replaces the outdated, slow process of property registration with a transparent and efficient process that can be accessed by anyone and from anywhere with Sampada 2.0. Sampada 2.0 not only enhances the ease of doing business but also restores public trust in land and property systems.
As other states look toward digitizing their land administration frameworks, SAMPADA 2.0 offers a proven, award-winning model. It is more than a digital platform—it is a blueprint for modern governance in the 21st century.
References
IGRS / Sampada 2.0 Portal. (n.d.). Sampada 2.0. Government of Madhya Pradesh. Retrieved August 14, 2025, from https://sampada.mpigr.gov.in
e-Service Portal – Government of Madhya Pradesh. (n.d.). eServices. Retrieved August 14, 2025, from https://services.mp.gov.in/eservice/eServices?srvs=6&utm_source=chatgpt.com
Geoportal – MP Government. (n.d.). Geoportal. Retrieved August 14, 2025, from https://www.geoportal.mp.gov.in/geoportal/others.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com
The Times of India. (2024, June 18). Madhya Pradesh launches Sampada 2.0, revolutionizing property document registration with e-services. Retrieved August 14, 2025, from https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/madhya-pradesh-launches-sampada-2-revolutionizing-property-document-registration-with-e-services/articleshow/114127992.cms
Economic Times (ETGovernment). (2025, May 10). Sampada 2.0: Setting new standard in ease of doing business with citizen-centric property registration services. Retrieved August 14, 2025, from
About the Author
Nisha Bharti is a postgraduate student in Public Administration from IGNOU Delhi and is currently an intern at IMPRI. She has gained valuable fieldwork experience through her engagements with the PRAJA Foundation, Teach For India, and SCERT Haryana, working across the policy, education, and NGO sectors.
Acknowledgement
The author extends sincere gratitude to Ms. Aasthaba Jadeja for her invaluable guidance and mentorship throughout the research process.
Disclaimer:
All views expressed in the article belong solely to the author and not necessarily to the organisation.
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