SVAMITVA Property Card Distribution

January 18, 2025

On 18th January 2025, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi presided over the e-Distribution of SVAMITVA Property Cards. This event marks step in India’s rural governance and empowerment, with around 65 lakh cards being distributed across over 50,000 villages in 10 states and 2 Union Territories. The initiative aims to enhance property rights and improve land governance in rural areas.

Overview of SVAMITVA Scheme

Launched on 24th April 2020, the SVAMITVA Scheme aims to provide property owners in rural areas with a “Record of Rights”. It employs drone and GIS technology for accurate land surveying.

Geographical Reach

The initiative spans 10 states – Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

Achievements Under the Scheme

As of January 2025, nearly 2.25 crore property cards have been generated. Drone surveys have been completed in 3.17 lakh villages, with progress in states like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh achieving 100% survey completion.

Economic Significance

The surveyed rural land covers 67,000 sq.km, valued at Rs. 132 lakh crore. This marks the economic importance of the SVAMITVA initiative in enhancing land governance and financial stability.

International Outreach

In March and May 2025, the Ministry plans to showcase the SVAMITVA Scheme globally. Workshops will be held to share best practices in land governance with representatives from various countries.

Impact on Rural Development

The SVAMITVA Scheme has strengthened land governance, facilitated financial inclusion, and empowered women by securing property rights. It has also improved access to bank loans and resolved land disputes, contributing to rural community development.

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