SVAMITVA Scheme 2024, Features, Benefits and Eligibility

SVAMITVA Scheme 2024

SVAMITVA Scheme was launched nationwide on April 24, 2021 by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, after a successful pilot phase in nine states. SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme aims to clarify property ownership in rural areas by mapping land parcels with drones and issuing legal ownership cards to villagers.

The SVAMITVA Scheme involves collaboration between several government departments and covers various aspects such as property monetization and reducing disputes. It’s a step towards Gram Swaraj and empowering rural India.

Overview Table Of SVAMITVA Scheme

Aspects	Details
Scheme Name	SVAMITVA Scheme
Launch Date	April 24, 2021
Implementing Body	Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Objective	Clarify property ownership in rural areas, issue legal ownership cards, empower rural communities
Benefits	– Digital mapping of land parcels – Property cards issuance – Financial asset for property owners – Decrease in disputes and legal cases – Property tax assessment – Accurate land records for planning – Enhanced GPDP through GIS maps
Eligibility	Property ownership in rural inhabited areas (Abadi)
Exclusions	Agricultural lands are not eligible under the scheme

What Is SVAMITVA Yojana?

SVAMITVA Yojana, a Central Sector scheme under the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, offers a ‘Record of Rights’ to village households by providing legal ownership cards (Property cards/Title deeds) through the use of drone technology to map land parcels. The SVAMITVA Yojana aims to achieve the following objectives:

i. Establishing accurate land records for rural planning and reducing property disputes.
ii. Enhancing financial stability for rural citizens by enabling them to use their property as a financial asset for obtaining loans and other financial benefits.
iii. Assessing property tax, which would directly benefit Gram Panchayats in devolved states or contribute to the state treasury in others.
iv. Establishing survey infrastructure and GIS maps that can be utilized by various departments.
v. Assisting in the preparation of higher-quality Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP) through the utilization of GIS maps.

प्रधानमंत्री स्वामित्व योजना

स्वामित्व योजना, पंचायती राज मंत्रालय के अधीन केंद्रीय क्षेत्र योजना, गाँवीन परिवारों को ड्रोन प्रौद्योगिकी का उपयोग करके भूमि खंडों को मैप करने के माध्यम से कानूनी स्वामित्व कार्ड (संपत्ति कार्ड/शीर्षक दस्तावेज) प्रदान करके गाँव के घरों को ‘अधिकार का रेकॉर्ड’ प्रदान करती है। योजना निम्नलिखित उद्देश्यों को प्राप्त करने का उद्देश्य रखती है:

i. ग्रामीण योजना के लिए सटीक भूमि रिकॉर्ड स्थापित करना और संपत्ति विवाद को कम करना।
ii. ग्रामीण नागरिकों के लिए वित्तीय स्थिरता को बढ़ाना जिससे वे ऋण और अन्य वित्तीय लाभ प्राप्त करने के लिए अपनी संपत्ति का उपयोग कर सकें।
iii. संपत्ति कर का मूल्यांकन करना, जो सीधे ग्राम पंचायतों को वित्तीय रूप से लाभान्वित करेगा या अन्य राज्य की खजाने में योगदान करेगा।
iv. विभिन्न विभागों द्वारा उपयोग किया जा सकने वाला सर्वेक्षण बुनियादी ढांचा और जीआईएस मानचित्र स्थापित करना।
v. जीआईएस मानचित्रों के उपयोग से बेहतर ग्राम पंचायत विकास योजनाओं की तैयारी में सहायता करना।

Pradhan Mantri SVAMITVA Scheme Features

1. Establishing a network of reference stations called Continuous Operating Reference System (CORS). These stations provide accurate real-time positioning, supporting activities like Geo-referencing and land demarcation.
2. Mapping rural areas using drones by the Survey of India to create precise property maps, leading to the issuance of property cards to rural household owners.
3. Conducting awareness programs to educate rural communities about surveying methods.
4. Creating Program Management Units at both national and state levels.
5. Developing and maintaining a Scheme Dashboard and integrating drone survey data with the Ministry’s planning tools for local-level planning.
6. Documenting best practices and organizing workshops at national and regional levels.

Pradhan Mantri SVAMITVA Scheme Benefits

• Utilizing drones to digitally map all land parcels within the village’s inhabited area.
• Creating property cards for each property, providing proprietary rights to village household owners.
• Enabling property owners to use their land as a financial asset for obtaining loans and other financial benefits.
• Decreasing property disputes and legal cases.
• Assisting in determining property tax.
• Establishing accurate land records for rural planning purposes.
• Enhancing the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) by leveraging GIS databases/maps for improved planning and execution.

Pradhan Mantri SVAMITVA Scheme Eligibility

• Applicants must own property in rural inhabited (Abadi) areas.

Exclusions:

• Agricultural lands are not eligible under this scheme.

SVAMITVA Scheme Overall Progress Highlights

A total of 2,93,137 drone surveys have been conducted as part of the SVAMITVA Scheme. Among these, 2,48,916 villages have been completely surveyed and mapped, with the maps handed over to the respective states. In the process, a staggering 9,14,99,381 land parcels have been digitized.

Furthermore, maps for inquiry purposes have been provided for 1,52,164 villages, while property cards have been prepared for 98,187 villages. Additionally, 68,671 villages have received their property cards.

In terms of CORS (Continuous Operating Reference System) monumentation, 1,018 sites have been established, with 903 of them successfully integrated with the control center.

SVAMITVA Scheme Application Process

Pre-Survey Activities:

1. Permission is obtained to conduct the survey, followed by organizing a Gram Sabha to inform villagers about the schedule, methodology, and benefits.
2. Identification, marking, and delineation of properties, including government assets, Gram Sabha land parcels, individual properties, roads, and open plots, are carried out.
3. Public notification is issued for the survey area, along with obtaining permission for drone flights.

Survey Activities:

1. The CORS network is established, and ground control points are set up.
2. Drone images are acquired, processed, and utilized to generate digital maps.

Post Survey Activities:

1. An inquiry/objection process is initiated to verify land parcel ownership, resolve disputes, and issue property cards to village household owners.
2. Regular updates to records and maintenance of storage are ensured, along with training and capacity-building for government officials involved in the scheme.

SVAMITVA Scheme Documents Required

• Identity proof of the property owners.
• Proof of ownership of the property owners.
• Any other documents required by the revenue officials.

Conclusion

The SVAMITVA Scheme, launched nationwide on April 24, 2021, aims to provide legal ownership cards to village households using drone technology. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, focuses on clarifying property ownership in rural areas and empowering rural communities. Through collaborative efforts, the scheme addresses various challenges such as property disputes and supports the vision of Gram Swaraj. With its inclusive approach, the SVAMITVA Scheme is set to bring positive change and sustainable development to rural India.

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