57 Lakh Cards to be Distributed under SVAMITVA Scheme

About SVAMITVA Scheme

• SVAMITVA stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas.
• It’s a Central Sector Scheme launched on National Panchayati Raj Day (24th April) in 2021.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Panchayati Raj
• Stakeholders involved: Ministry of Panchayati Raj, State Revenue Department, State Panchayati Raj Department and Survey of India.

Objectives of the SVAMITVA Scheme

• Financial Asset Creation: Property can be used as collateral for loans and other financial benefits. Land parcels will gain market value and facilitate credit availability in villages.
• Revenue and Taxation: Enables determination and collection of property taxes. States with empowered Gram Panchayats will directly benefit from property tax revenue.
• Rural Planning: It will facilitate rural planning by creating precise property maps and improve Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs).
• Reduction in Property Disputes: Legal ownership rights will reduce conflicts over property. Improved property records will help to prevent illegal occupations.

Important features of the Scheme

• “Records of Rights” are provided to rural households using the latest drone technology and continuously operating reference station (CORS) technology to capture images.
• Such accurate maps clearly demarcate land holdings in a very short time compared to on-ground physical measurements.

Current Achievement

• 2 crore property cards have been issued so far.
• States like Haryana and Uttarakhand have achieved full coverage.
• Future Target: Aim to cover the entire country by FY 2025-26.

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