Bengaluru’s GPS property tagging project lags, with only 15.5 lakh of 25 lakh tagged; data accuracy issues and training efforts aim to speed progress
Bengaluru’s ambitious GPS tagging initiative for properties has fallen significantly behind schedule, with only 28% of properties geo-tagged more than a year after its launch in September 2024. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) had set a target to tag all 25 lakh recorded properties within its jurisdiction, but progress has been slow due to challenges in data accuracy and implementation.
According to official figures, around 15.5 lakh properties have been geo-tagged so far. Of these, 7 lakh were tagged through field visits by corporation staff, while 8.5 lakh property owners submitted their GPS coordinates independently. In addition to the properties under GBA limits, the city has nearly 10 lakh more properties outside its current records that also require tagging, further complicating the task.
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Concerns have emerged over the reliability of the collected data. GPS information gathered by officials requires verification to ensure accuracy, while self-reported data from property owners may contain errors. As a result, the information is being treated as preliminary rather than final verified coordinates.
To address these issues and accelerate the process, Bengaluru Central and South city corporations recently organized training workshops for revenue officials. Around 70 staff members, including inspectors and tax officials, participated in sessions designed to improve the accuracy of GPS tagging. Following the training, officials have been directed to intensify fieldwork to meet the project’s objectives.
The initiative remains crucial for streamlining property records and enhancing transparency in Bengaluru’s urban governance.
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