Jaipur: A conference of District Collectors of Rajasthan, called by the Chief Secretary of the State Mr Mittal Lal Mehta, laid emphasis on the importance of Land Records Computerization efforts of NIC. Mr Ranjit Singh Kumat, Chairman, Board of Revenue, held a special session on land records computerization. The session was presided over by the Minister of Revenue Mr Ganga Ram Chaudhary. Mr Kumat explained the importance and logistics of land records computerization and the role of NIC. He stressed on the need for standardization of land records data, and requested the Collectors of Rajasthan to actively participate in this project of great social relevance. NIC gave a presentation on the various issues concerned with implementation of land records computerization, and also gave a demonstration of the software developed for the purpose. Out of the 31 districts of Rajasthan, 16 have been taken up for land records computerization. The project takes on added significance because of the agriculture-based economy of the State.