17 January 2025 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. PM to distribute over 65 lakh property cards to property owners under SVAMITVA Scheme on 18th January
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2093538®=3&lang=1)
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About SVAMITVA Scheme
- The SVAMITVA Scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to empower rural India by providing property ownership rights using drone technology.
- The initiative enhances economic opportunities, reduces disputes, and facilitates comprehensive village planning, ensuring sustainable rural development.
Objective of SVAMITVA Scheme
- Launched to boost rural economic progress by providing property ownership records (“Record of Rights”) through drone-based surveys in inhabited village areas.
Benefits of the Scheme
- Enables property monetization and access to institutional credit via bank loans.
- Reduces property-related disputes and facilitates better property tax assessment.
- Supports comprehensive village-level planning.
Progress Achieved
- Drone surveys completed in 3.17 lakh villages (92% of the target).
- Over 2.25 crore property cards prepared for 1.53 lakh villages.
Saturation Achieved
- Full implementation achieved in Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tripura, Goa, Uttarakhand, and Haryana.
- Significant progress in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and various Union Territories.
Conclusion:
The SVAMITVA Scheme marks a transformative step in empowering rural India by granting property ownership rights, reducing disputes, and enhancing access to credit. With significant progress and full saturation in multiple regions, the scheme is paving the way for economic development and better governance in rural areas.
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