October 09, 2026
In his Hindustan Times column, OHT’s Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan writes that unreliable land ownership records limit access to capital and hinder entrepreneurship in India.
Despite digitization efforts, buyers still face complex checks to establish ownership, while disputes can take years to resolve. Unclear property rights leave families and small landowners vulnerable to costly litigation.
Dr. Laxminarayan highlights conclusive titling, where the state guarantees registered ownership, as a potential solution, alongside careful verification of land records.
Cleaning up land titles could unlock capital, encourage new businesses, and help India make better use of the assets its citizens already own.
Read the article here.
