The record of agricultural land is the lifeblood of Sindh’s farming community, yet for decades, obtaining it has been a gauntlet of bureaucratic delays and “manual interventions.” As of February 9, 2026, the Sindh government is pushing a major shift—from simple scanning to a high-tech blockchain-based system—to finally cut out the middleman.
The Current Landscape: LARMIS and PSCs
While computerization began in 2010 under the Land Administration and Revenue Management Information System (LARMIS), the transformation remained incomplete for many rural growers.
- Scanning vs. Automation: Over the last decade, millions of pages (including Village Forms VII-A, VII-B, and Form II) were scanned and stored in the Tier-III Data Centre in Karachi. However, while the records are digital, the process often remained manual.
- The “Tapedar” Trap: For many, obtaining a simple passbook or sales certificate still requires multiple visits to the Tapedar (land record keeper) and Mukhtiarkar (revenue officer).
- People’s Service Centres (PSCs): Currently, 27 PSCs operate at district headquarters. They primarily handle urban property mutations and issue computerized copies of land documents, but they have yet to provide a “one-stop-shop” for agricultural credit and land transfers.
The 2025–2026 Shift: Blockchain and E-Transfers
To address long-standing issues of forgery and “interpolation,” the Sindh Cabinet recently approved the Sindh Land Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2025, marking a move toward a fully paperless system.
| Initiative | Description | Status |
| Blockchain Database | A tamper-proof architecture to ensure the permanent integrity of Records of Rights. | Launching via Pilot |
| E-Transfer System | A web-based mechanism allowing property transfers without visiting government offices. | Pilot Phase |
| Biometric Integration | Linking all land records with NADRA and FBR for real-time ownership verification. | Active in PSCs |
| LARMIS Upgrades | Integration with banks to facilitate direct agricultural credit to farmers. | Under Development |
Sindh’s development may be overlooked/underreported by local media but it is receiving global recognition. World Bank President Ajay Banga was all praise for SPHF & PPRP – two revolutionary initiatives of PPP’s Sindh Govt delivering free/sustainable housing to flood-hit families… pic.twitter.com/e4QYdgpfRZ
— Sukhdev (@SukhdevHemnani_) February 4, 2026
The Pilot Project: Matiari and Sukkur
A crucial trial is currently underway in collaboration with IBA Sukkur to test the new blockchain-secured e-transfer prototype.
- Locations: Two dehs (villages) in Matiari (Palijani and Matiari) and one in Sukkur (Bagerji).
- Objective: To condense the existing 12-step land transfer process into a single digital step.
- Next Steps: Once the “teething problems” are identified and fixed in these districts, the Sindh Information Technology Company (SITC) plans to replicate the system across all 30 districts of Sindh.
The Punjab Comparison
Sindh’s reform is often measured against the Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA), established in 2017. In Punjab, farmers can complete bank documentation for loans under one roof at tehsil-level service centers. Sindh’s new SITC-led framework aims to match this efficiency by eliminating the need for farmers to “chase” revenue officials across different talukas.
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