Swamitva Scheme, 57 lakh property cards will be distributed in 46,351 villages on December 27, 2024, Learn all about this scheme

The SVAMITVA Scheme is a transformative initiative aimed at driving economic development in rural India. The scheme provides property owners in village residential areas with a “Record of Rights, enabling property monetization, access to bank loans, reduction in property disputes, and comprehensive village-level planning. Utilizing advanced drone and GIS technology for land December 27, 2024, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will distribute 57 lakh property cards to beneficiaries across 46,351 villages in 10 states and 2 Union Territories via a virtual ceremony. 

The Need for SVAMITVA:

For decades, land surveys and settlements in rural India remained incomplete, leaving many village residential areas undocumented. The lack of legal records prevented property owners from accessing formal credit or leveraging their property as a financial asset. Recognizing the importance of formal property documentation for economic empowerment, the SVAMITVA Scheme was introduced to address this critical gap. By leveraging advanced drone technology, the scheme ensures accurate surveying and mapping of residential village areas.

Distribution of 57 Lakh Property Cards Under SVAMITVA:

On December 27, 2024, 57 lakh property cards will be distributed across 46,351 villages in 10 states, including Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, as well as 2 Union Territories—Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

• The scheme has onboarded 31 states and Union Territories.
• Drone surveys have been completed in 3.17 lakh villages.
• To date, 2.19 crore property cards have been prepared for approximately 1.49 lakh villages.

Revolutionizing Rural Development with Drone Technology:

The SVAMITVA Scheme has revolutionized land demarcation in rural areas using drone technology and the Continuous Operating Referencing System (CORS) network to generate high-resolution maps. A centralized online monitoring dashboard ensures real-time tracking of implementation progress, while property cards are easily accessible through the DigiLocker app for digital download.

By leveraging modern technology, SVAMITVA is not just transforming land ownership processes but also empowering rural India to become self-reliant and economically robust. This initiative marks a significant step towards realizing the vision of "Atmanirbhar Bharat" by fostering rural prosperity and sustainable growth.