In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and simplifying public service delivery, the Andaman and Nicobar Administration has launched an Online Land Diversion Module under its Dweep Bhoomi Portal, offering residents a faster and more efficient process for change of land use. The digital service, inaugurated virtually by the Chief Secretary, marks a major milestone in the Administration’s drive toward digital governance and compliance reduction.
The new module allows citizens to apply online for land diversion services without the need for physical visits to government offices. Developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), South Andaman District, the system integrates document verification, application tracking, and approval mechanisms within a single online interface. It is accessible through the official web link https://dweepbhoomi.andamannicobar.gov.in.
According to officials, the module has been designed in line with the broader deregulation exercise initiated under national directives to promote ease of doing business. It supports a streamlined process for land conversion, eliminating procedural bottlenecks and enabling quicker decision-making. The Chief Secretary, while launching the portal, noted that digital service delivery is central to the Administration’s commitment to efficiency and accessibility.
The online module represents a major shift from paper-based workflows to automated systems, ensuring that the process of land diversion is both transparent and accountable. It provides applicants with a comprehensive list of required documents, reduces the scope for manual errors, and ensures faster approvals. By minimizing the need for in-person interactions, the platform also cuts down administrative delays and enhances convenience for island residents.
Officials stated that this initiative aligns with the vision of promoting digital governance across all departments of the Union Territory. The Dweep Bhoomi Portal has already been instrumental in providing land-related services such as record verification, mutation, and ownership updates. The addition of the land diversion module further consolidates its role as a single-window platform for property management in the islands.
The Administration expects the new service to be particularly beneficial for citizens seeking to convert land for commercial, institutional, or infrastructure-related purposes. The online process allows users to monitor their application status in real-time and ensures accountability through digital tracking. The system also incorporates compliance checks and approval workflows designed to reduce redundancy in file movement between departments.
Officials emphasized that the move is part of a broader digital transformation strategy to make government-citizen interaction more efficient. By combining technology with administrative reforms, the A&N Administration aims to create a model framework for digital public service delivery in island territories.
The launch of the Online Land Diversion Module comes as part of continuous efforts to implement the principles of Minimum Government, Maximum Governance. With the growing emphasis on smart systems, the Administration is also exploring the integration of geospatial data and online payment facilities into the Dweep Bhoomi platform to enhance user experience.
By adopting this reform, the Andaman and Nicobar Administration seeks not only to improve ease of doing business but also to promote sustainable urban planning. Officials added that further modules related to land leasing, occupancy, and registration are being developed under the same digital ecosystem to expand the portal’s utility for citizens and departments alike.
