SVAMITVA Scheme and Its Benefits

Context

Recently, the Prime Minister distributed over 65 lakh property cards to property owners across more than 50,000 villages through video conferencing, under the SVAMITVA Scheme.

About SVAMITVA Scheme

• Full Form: SVAMITVA stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas.
• Launch: The scheme was launched on National Panchayati Raj Day (24th April) in 2021.
• Nodal Ministry: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj oversees the implementation of the scheme.
• Stakeholders:
  • Ministry of Panchayati Raj
  • State Revenue Department
  • State Panchayati Raj Department
  • Survey of India

Important Features

• Record of Rights: Rural households are provided with property ownership records using advanced technologies like Drone Technology and Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) technology to capture high-resolution images.
• Accurate Mapping: The use of drone technology ensures precise demarcation of land holdings in a significantly shorter time compared to traditional physical measurements.

Current Achievements

• Over 2 crore property cards have been issued to date.
• States such as Haryana and Uttarakhand have achieved full coverage.
• Future Target: The scheme aims to cover the entire country by FY 2025-26.

Benefits of SVAMITVA Scheme

Economic Empowerment

• Financial Asset: Rural residents can use their property as a financial asset to secure loans.
• Small Businesses: It promotes the establishment of small businesses, especially among rural families and farmers.

Increased Liquidity

• Market Value: Enhances the market value of land parcels.
• Credit Availability: Improves access to credit facilities for rural residents.

Improved Taxation and Governance

• Property Tax: Property cards help accurately determine property tax, benefiting Gram Panchayats.
• Encroachment Elimination: Assists in eliminating encroachments and aids in rural planning, including the issuance of construction permits.

Enhanced Land Records

• GIS-based Property Maps: Provide accurate and updated GIS-based property maps that are accessible at the Gram Panchayat level, facilitating better land records management.

The SVAMITVA Scheme plays a pivotal role in transforming rural India by promoting economic growth, enhancing governance, and ensuring the efficient use of technology for land management.

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