SVAMITVA Scheme is a Central Sector scheme launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on National Panchayat Day i.e 24th April 2020.
Aim:To provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India.
The demarcation of rural abadi areas using Drone Surveying technology. and Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS).
This would provide the ‘record of rights’ to village household owners possessing houses in inhabited rural areas in villages which, in turn, would enable them to use their property as a financial asset for taking loans and other financial benefits from Bank
Swamitva Scheme Objectives | UPSC – IAS
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.
Creation of accurate land records for rural planning.
Determination of property tax, which would accrue to the GPs directly in States where it is devolved or else, add to the State exchequer.
Creation of survey infrastructure and GIS maps that can be leveraged by any department for their use.
To support in preparation of better-quality Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) by making use of GIS maps.
To reduce property related disputes and legal cases
