PM Modi to Hand Out 65 Lakh Property Cards Under SVAMITVA Scheme
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Synopsis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to distribute over 65 lakh property cards today under the SVAMITVA Scheme, marking a significant step in India's rural empowerment initiatives and legal land ownership.
Key Takeaways
- Distribution of 65 lakh property cards
- Event conducted via video conferencing
- Benefit for over 50,000 villages
- Support from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj
- Use of drone and GIS technology
New Delhi, Jan 18 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute over 65 lakh property cards today as part of the SVAMITVA Scheme, representing a significant achievement in India's efforts to empower its rural population.
The distribution will occur via a video conferencing event at 12:30 PM, during which the Prime Minister will engage with beneficiaries and deliver a nationwide address.
This initiative will benefit property owners in more than 50,000 villages across 10 states: Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, as well as two Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. This event is particularly significant as it signifies the preparation and distribution of approximately 2.25 crore property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme, with 65 lakh cards being issued in a single day.
The SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme, which was launched on April 24, 2020, seeks to provide legal ownership documents to those living in rural areas. Through this scheme, property owners receive a 'Record of Rights' along with their property cards, which are mapped using advanced drone and GIS technology.
This initiative, carried out by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, is vital for promoting rural economic development and improving governance through the formalization of land ownership.
The Prime Minister's effort is in line with the government's mission to empower rural communities and stimulate economic growth by ensuring rightful land ownership. By formalizing property ownership, this scheme aims to enhance rural residents' access to credit, government programs, and services, while also encouraging social and economic stability.
Union Minister of Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan', Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, S.P. Singh Baghel, and Secretary of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Vivek Bharadwaj, will also attend the event.
Since its launch, the SVAMITVA scheme has revolutionized rural land administration and has been pivotal in securing legal recognition for property owners, particularly in villages where land records have been incomplete or lacking.
