5 Years of SVAMITVA Scheme

What is SVAMITVA Scheme?

The SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme was launched by the PM on April 24, 2020, on National Panchayati Raj Day.
SVAMITVA provides a ‘Record of Rights’ to village household owners and issues legal ownership cards to property owners by mapping land parcels using drone technology.
- Agricultural lands are not covered under this scheme.

Type: Central Sector scheme.
Aim: To empower rural citizens with property cards, enabling access to credit, dispute resolution, and better planning.
Implementation: Ministry of Panchayati Raj with support from Survey of India and National Informatics Centre Services Inc.

Creation of accurate land records for rural planning and reducing property-related disputes.
To bring financial stability to the citizens in rural India by enabling them to use their property as a financial asset for taking loans and other financial benefits.
Determination of property tax would accrue to the Gram Panchayats directly in States where it is devolved or added to the State exchequer.
Creation of survey infrastructure and Geographic Information System (GIS) technology maps that can be leveraged by any department for their use.
To support the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) preparation using GIS maps.

Accurate Land Records: Many village homes and lands in India were never properly recorded.
Property Monetisation: Without legal documents, people couldn’t prove ownership or use their property to get bank loans or government help.
To Minimize Property Disputes: The lack of records slowed down rural areas’ economic growth and led to frequent land disputes.

Property Cards: Over 2.42 Cr property cards have been created for 1.61 lakh villages under the scheme.
Drone Surveys: Completed in 3.20 lakh villages. These surveys have covered an estimated area of 68,122 square kilometres
International Recognition:
- Workshop on Land Governance: Showcased India’s innovative approach, including drone-based surveys, digital property records and transparent governance through the SVAMITVA Scheme.
- India International Trade Fair 2024: The scheme demonstrated how drones and GIS mapping are helping rural communities gain clear and legal land ownership.