5 Years of SVAMITVA Scheme

The SVAMITVA Scheme, launched by the Prime Minister on National Panchayati Raj Day (April 24) in 2020, marks its 5th anniversary in 2025.

About the SVAMITVA Scheme:

1. Nature: It is a Central Sector Scheme under the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
2. Objective: The scheme aims to drive economic transformation in rural India by providing property owners in village Abadi areas with a "Record of Rights."
   • This enables rural citizens to use their property as collateral for loans and other financial benefits, ensuring financial stability.

Key Features of SVAMITVA:

1. Legal Ownership: Issuance of property cards to residents in Abadi areas, ensuring legal ownership.
2. Dispute Resolution: Accurate mapping helps reduce land-related conflicts.
3. Digital Governance: The scheme promotes tech-enabled, transparent rural land governance.
4. Village Planning: Supports Gram Panchayat Development Plans using GIS data for better planning.

Key Achievements:

1. Drone Surveys: Completed in 3.20 lakh villages covering 68,122 sq km.
2. Property Cards Issued: Over 2.42 crore property cards have been distributed to residents in 1.61 lakh villages.
3. Full Coverage Areas: Lakshadweep, Ladakh, NCT of Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh have achieved full coverage.

 

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