SVAMITVA Scheme : PM Modi To Distribute 65 Lakh Cards - Details

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Modi To Distribute 65 Lakhs SVAMITVA Cards

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, via video conferencing will preside over the e-Distribution of SVAMITVA Property Cards on 18th January 2025 (Saturday) at 12:30 PM marking a monumental milestone in India’s rural empowerment and governance journey. 

The event will witness the distribution of  around 65 lakhs SVAMITVA Property Cards in more than 50,000 villages spanning 10 States – Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and 2 Union Territories – Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. 

This occasion also marks the achievement of a major milestone of preparation and distribution of nearly 2.25 crore property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme and the distribution of about 65 lakh property cards on a Single Day.

SVAMITVA Scheme : What Is It?

The Government Of India launched the SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) initiative over three years ago. The scheme focuses on maintaining land records in rural areas. The idea is to provide accurate property ownership data. SVAMITVA clearly spells out the clear ownership, reducing disputes and enabling better opportunities.

Launched on 24th April 2020 (National Panchayati Raj Day) by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the SVAMITVA Scheme aims to provide a “Record of Rights” to property owners in rural Abadi areas using drone and GIS technology.

Despite the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prime Minister virtually distributed the first set of Property Cards on 11th October 2020, demonstrating the Government’s resolute commitment to this transformative initiative. 

The SVAMITVA Scheme has had a transformative impact on rural India by strengthening land governance, fostering financial inclusion, and driving rural community development. It has facilitated easier access to bank loans, resolved long-standing land disputes, and empowered women by securing their property rights, marking a significant milestone in social and economic empowerment. 

The SVAMITVA Scheme exemplifies the Whole-of-Government approach, fostering inter-departmental synergy to bring about financial inclusion, rural stability, and economic growth. It has not only empowered property owners but also enabled better infrastructure planning, financial stability, and sustainable development in rural India.