Sarkari Yojana
SVAMITVA Yojana (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas)
About SVAMITVA Yojana (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas)
SVAMITVA is a Central Sector scheme run by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj that uses drone-based mapping of land parcels to give rural household owners a formal ‘Record of Rights’, issued as legal ownership documents such as Property Cards or Title Deeds. > Objectives
- Build accurate land records to aid rural planning and cut down property disputes.
- Give rural citizens financial stability by letting them use their property as an asset to secure loans and other financial benefits.
- Enable determination of property tax, which flows directly to Gram Panchayats where devolved, or otherwise adds to the State exchequer.
- Set up survey infrastructure and GIS maps that any government department can draw upon.
- Support the drafting of a better Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) using these GIS maps.
The scheme marks a reformative step towards clear property ownership in rural inhabited (Abadi) areas, mapping land parcels via drone technology and issuing ‘Record of Rights’ in the form of legal ownership cards (Property Cards/Title Deeds) to household owners. Around 6.62 lakh villages across the country are to be eventually covered under the scheme, with the entire exercise expected to be spread over five years.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Panchayati Raj
Individual
01 Apr 2021
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for SVAMITVA Yojana (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must own property located within a rural…
Applicants must own property located within a rural inhabited (Abadi) area.
Benefits Provided
SVAMITVA Yojana (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
All land parcels in the village's inhabited area…
All land parcels in the village's inhabited area are digitally mapped using drones.
Property Cards are generated reflecting the exact area…
Property Cards are generated reflecting the exact area of each property in the village.
Village household owners gain proprietary rights over their…
Village household owners gain proprietary rights over their property.
Property can now be used as a financial…
Property can now be used as a financial asset to secure loans and other financial benefits.
Property-related disputes and legal cases are reduced
Property-related disputes and legal cases are reduced.
Property tax can be determined
Property tax can be determined.
Accurate land records become available for rural planning
Accurate land records become available for rural planning.
GPDP quality improves by drawing on the GIS…
GPDP quality improves by drawing on the GIS database/maps created for better planning and execution.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Identity proof of the property owner
Identity proof of the property owner
Proof of ownership held by the property owner
Proof of ownership held by the property owner
Any other document the Revenue Officials may require
Any other document the Revenue Officials may require
2021-04-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for SVAMITVA Yojana (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) through the offline application process outlined below.
Pre-Survey Activities
Permission for the survey is obtained, followed by…
Permission for the survey is obtained, followed by a Gram Sabha to brief villagers on the schedule, methodology, and benefits.
Properties are identified, marked, and delineated — covering…
Properties are identified, marked, and delineated — covering government assets, Gram Sabha land parcels, individual properties, roads, and open plots.
A public notice is issued for the survey…
A public notice is issued for the survey area, alongside securing permission for drone flights. Survey Activities
A CORS network is set up, along with…
A CORS network is set up, along with ground control points.
Drone images are captured and processed to generate…
Drone images are captured and processed to generate digital maps. Post Survey Activities
An inquiry/objection process verifies land parcel ownership, resolves…
An inquiry/objection process verifies land parcel ownership, resolves disputes, and results in property cards being issued to village household owners.
Records are updated and maintained regularly, alongside training…
Records are updated and maintained regularly, alongside training and capacity-building for the government officials involved.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
Agricultural Lands are not covered under this scheme.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.