Sindh Approves Comprehensive Survey and Mapping of Kacha Lands
Rs705 Million Approved for Kacha Land Survey, Project to Be Completed in 15 Months
Karachi: The Sindh Cabinet has approved a comprehensive survey and mapping project for Kacha lands across the province, with an allocation of Rs705 million.
The project will be carried out by the Survey of Pakistan on a government-to-government basis. Officials said the survey aims to improve land administration, planning and revenue management in the Kacha areas. The project is expected to be completed within approximately 15 months.
During the cabinet meeting, officials briefed the provincial government that the first phase of the project would focus on determining the boundaries and total area of Kacha lands. Satellite imagery, digital mapping and geodetic control will be used to accurately identify and map the land.
The project will also include geotagging of land use to determine how different areas are being utilised. Authorities will collect detailed data regarding land ownership and usage, which will later be incorporated into comprehensive survey reports and final maps.
The survey will cover Kacha lands in four major divisions of Sindh — Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana and Shaheed Benazirabad. A total of 613 dehs across these divisions will be included in the survey.
According to the briefing given to the Sindh Cabinet, the province has approximately 1.61 million acres of Kacha land. The comprehensive mapping exercise is expected to provide more accurate information about the location, boundaries, ownership and use of these areas.
The agreement between the Board of Revenue Sindh and Survey of Pakistan for the project was reportedly finalised in July 2026.
Officials said the data generated through the survey would help the provincial government make better decisions regarding land management, development planning and revenue administration.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah welcomed the initiative and said that mapping Kacha lands would not only improve land management but also contribute to environmental protection.
The comprehensive survey is expected to create an updated geographical record of Kacha lands and provide authorities with reliable data for future planning and administrative decisions.
