Chandigarh, March 21 In a move aimed at digital reforms in revenue administration, the Haryana government has approved the procurement of 4,156 smart tablets for 'patwaris' and 'kanungos' across the state, officials said on Saturday.
A 'patwari' is a village-level government official responsible for maintaining land records, while a 'kanungo' is a revenue official who acts as a link between the patwari and higher authorities.
The initiative, which has been approved by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Revenue Minister Vipul Goel, aims to modernize field operations, reduce procedural delays, and improve the overall delivery of revenue services, an official statement said.
Quoting Financial Commissioner (revenue and disaster management) Sumita Misra, the statement said the initiative reflects the government's commitment to taking technology beyond offices and urban centers to the field level, where officials interact directly with citizens.
She emphasized that the move is designed to benefit both field staff and the public by making services more accessible, efficient, and transparent, particularly in rural areas.
For decades, patwaris and kanungos have relied on manual records, hand-drawn maps, and extensive paperwork, making the process time-consuming and physically demanding, the statement said.
With the introduction of tablets, officials will now be able to conduct field surveys, record data, capture GPS-tagged photographs, and upload information directly to central servers in real-time, it said.
Misra said that the tablets will be equipped with high-end specifications, including a large display, advanced processing capability, sufficient storage, and long battery life to support a full day of fieldwork.
With 5G and LTE connectivity, along with GPS-enabled features and imaging capabilities, the devices are designed to function even in remote and challenging outdoor conditions, she said.
All 4,156 tablets will be integrated with a mobile device management (MDM) system supported by a two-year cloud-hosted license, enabling the government to monitor, update, secure, and manage all devices in real-time, she added.
Misra also said that equipping field officials with real-time digital tools will make land records management, crop surveys, and disaster assessments more accurate and efficient.