Karnataka IT and biotechnology minister Priyank M Kharge has held discussions with the team from TalkingLands, a Bengaluru-based PropTech startup that is leveraging artificial intelligence and geographic information systems (GIS) to modernise how land and real estate data is accessed and analysed. The engagement highlights growing interest from the state government in technology-led solutions that can bring greater clarity and efficiency to land administration and property governance.
TalkingLands is building an integrated digital platform that consolidates fragmented land and real estate information into a single, interactive system. Its smart property reports combine official land records with spatial mapping and advanced analytics, offering insights such as flood risk indicators, proximity to rajakaluves (stormwater drains), and other location-specific risks and advantages. By bringing together multiple data layers that are typically spread across departments, the platform aims to make complex land information easier to understand for citizens, businesses, and policymakers alike.
During the meeting, discussions centred on how such a unified, data-driven approach could be applied to government use cases. Areas of interest included improving rural and urban property tax collection, enabling more transparent and efficient e-governance services, and strengthening land administration systems. The ability to visualise land parcels and overlay them with regulatory, environmental, and infrastructural data was highlighted as a key enabler for more informed decision-making and faster dispute resolution.
Officials noted that platforms like TalkingLands could help address long-standing challenges in land governance, where incomplete records, lack of standardisation, and limited accessibility often slow down administrative processes. By digitising and contextualising land data, the technology has the potential to reduce ambiguity, support compliance, and improve service delivery for citizens interacting with land and property departments.
Following the interaction, the platform is expected to undergo a more detailed evaluation to assess its suitability for adoption across relevant government departments. The focus will be on understanding how it can be integrated into existing systems and workflows while ensuring data accuracy, security, and scalability. The broader objective is to explore how AI- and GIS-enabled solutions can enhance transparency, operational efficiency, and trust in land and property governance, aligning with Karnataka’s push to use digital innovation to improve public services.
