Indian member of parliament Raghav Chadha has proposed creating a nationwide blockchain-based system for land and property records in India. Speaking during a Rajya Sabha discussion on the Union Budget 2026–27, Chadha said the move could bring transparency and efficiency to India’s real estate system.
He has recommended a staggered rollout that could begin in tier-2 and large urban centers before expanding to other parts of the country. According to Chadha, blockchain may guarantee safety and reliability of the records of inheritance, property transactions, and mutations. The system will enable quicker transactions and immediate title verification.
In the present system, people are forced to rely on middlemen and deal with chaos outside registrar offices, according to Chadha, who has lambasted the current system. He has also connected issues like tax evasion, black money, and lingering legal challenges to this lack of transparency.
He has pointed out that over 45% of properties in India lack legal titles, and land disputes make up roughly 66% of civil proceedings. As a result, wealth creation and infrastructure growth are slowed. In terms of the effectiveness of property registration, India is now ranked 133rd out of 190 countries.
Chadha has cited global examples, pointing to Sweden and the United Arab Emirates, where property transfers take minutes or a day with minimal disputes. In his opinion, India could achieve similar efficiency with blockchain adoption.
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