Property Owners Rejoice After Receiving Svamitva Scheme Cards, Applauding PM Modi’s Vision
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Synopsis
The distribution of over 65 lakh property cards under the Svamitva Scheme by PM Modi has brought immense joy to beneficiaries across various states. This initiative not only empowers villagers with legal ownership but also facilitates economic opportunities and resolves land disputes.
Key Takeaways
- Over 65 lakh property cards distributed.
- Empowers property owners with legal rights.
- Enables access to bank loans.
- Utilizes drone technology for surveys.
- Promotes rural economic development.
Samba (Jammu and Kashmir), Jan 18 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 65 lakh property cards under the Svamitva Scheme to property owners in more than 50,000 villages across 230 districts spanning ten states and two Union Territories on Saturday via video conferencing.
During the event, the Prime Minister had the opportunity to interact directly with several beneficiaries. One of the recipients, Virendra Kumar from Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir, shared his experience with IANS.
“It was a pleasure speaking with the Prime Minister. I never imagined I’d have such an opportunity. Receiving the property card under the Svamitva Yojana has made me very happy. For three generations, we had no legal ownership documents, but now we do. This card allows us to take bank loans as rightful landowners,” Kumar told IANS.
Rajesh Sharma, DC of Samba, noted that the Prime Minister interacted with five beneficiaries from the Samba district. “Today, we distributed 1,400 property cards under the scheme in Samba. These documents enable beneficiaries to secure bank loans, which was not possible earlier due to the lack of proper documentation,” Sharma mentioned.
Keshav Datt Sharma, DDC chairman, highlighted the scheme’s impact. “These property cards allow beneficiaries to mortgage their land for loans, which can be utilized to build homes or fund other ventures. Moreover, it resolves longstanding land disputes by providing legal proof of ownership,” he remarked.
The distribution program in Samba was held at the district office, where numerous district officials and members of the public gathered.
During the event, the Prime Minister stressed the transformative nature of the Svamitva Scheme. Speaking with beneficiaries from Jammu and Kashmir and other states, he described it as a crucial initiative towards a self-reliant India.
“The Svamitva Yojana not only grants ownership of property but also lays the foundation for economic empowerment. It provides villagers with legal and financial rights over their property,” PM Modi stated.
He further emphasized the significance of the scheme in reducing property disputes, facilitating institutional credit through bank loans, and promoting comprehensive village-level planning.
Launched five years ago, the Svamitva Scheme utilizes drone technology to conduct surveys and issue ‘Record of Rights’ to rural households. The initiative aims to drive rural economic progress by enabling property monetization, enhancing property tax assessments, and resolving land disputes.
