SVAMITVA Programme Overview
The Union government has undertaken a comprehensive survey of rural land as part of the SVAMITVA programme, initiated by the Panchayati Raj Department.
Survey Details
- The survey covers an area of 67,000 sq km of rural land, valued at ₹132 lakh crore.
- Drones are used for the survey, offering an accuracy of up to five centimetres.
- So far, 92% of the drone mapping is complete, covering 3.17 lakh villages.
- The target is to cover more than 3.44 lakh villages by 2026.
State Participation
- 31 States and Union Territories have joined the scheme.
- Sikkim, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu participated only in the pilot phase.
- Telangana and Bihar have developed their own versions of this scheme.
Benefits of the SVAMITVA Programme
- Helps landowners monetise their land parcels.
- Property cards will be accepted by banks for loan applications.
- Aims to resolve long-standing land disputes.
- Provides clarity on land quantum available with panchayats.
- Enables panchayats to raise money via leasing or build infrastructure like community halls.
