SVAMITVA is a Central Sector scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj that provides a Record of Rights to village household owners. The scheme issues legal ownership cards (Property cards/Title deeds) by mapping land parcels using drone technology. It aims to create accurate land records in rural areas, reduce property disputes, enable property to be used as a financial asset, and support better planning through GIS maps.
Objectives
• Accurate land records for rural planning and reduced property disputes
• Empower rural citizens by converting property into a financial asset
• Facilitate property tax determination for Gram Panchayats or state revenue
• Establish survey infrastructure and create GIS maps for inter-departmental use
• Support improved Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP) through GIS data
• Establish clear property ownership in rural inhabited (Abadi) areas using drone mapping
• Cover about 6.62 lakh villages over a period of five years
Benefits
• Drone-digitized mapping of all land parcels in the village’s inhabited area
• Creation of Property Cards reflecting the exact area of each property
• Provision of legal ownership to village household owners
• Enabling property to be used for loans and other financial benefits
• Reduction in property disputes and related legal cases
• Assistance in property tax determination
• Improved rural planning through accurate GIS maps for GPDP
Eligibility
• The applicant must own a property in a rural inhabited (Abadi) area
• Agricultural lands are excluded from this scheme
Application Process
Offline
Pre-Survey Activities
• Step 1: Seek permission to conduct the survey and organize a Gram Sabha to inform villagers about the schedule, methodology, and benefits.
• Step 2: Identify, mark, and delineate all properties including government assets, Gram Sabha land parcels, individual properties, roads, and open plots.
• Step 3: Issue a public notification for the survey area and obtain permission for drone flights.
Survey Activities
• Step 1: Establish the CORS network and set up ground control points.
• Step 2: Acquire drone images, process them, and generate digital maps.
Post Survey Activities
• Step 1: Initiate an inquiry/objection process to verify land parcel ownership, resolve disputes, and issue Property Cards.
• Step 2: Ensure regular record updates, maintain storage, and conduct training and capacity-building for government officials.
Documents Required
• Identity Proof of the property owner
• Proof of Ownership of the property
• Any other documents as required by the Revenue Officials
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is SVAMITVA and what does it stand for?
A: SVAMITVA stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas and aims to provide a Record of Rights to rural property owners.
Q: When was the Pilot Phase of the SVAMITVA scheme launched?
A: The Pilot Phase details can be found in the official guidelines; it marked the initial implementation in select villages.
Q: What technology is used for demarcating rural inhabited land under SVAMITVA?
A: The scheme uses drone technology along with the CORS network and ground control points to generate accurate digital maps.
Q: What is the significance of the collaborative efforts mentioned in the scheme?
A: Collaborative efforts ensure transparency and accuracy in land surveys and enable effective utilization of GIS maps for rural planning.
Q: What is the primary objective of SVAMITVA in terms of providing property ownership solutions?
A: The main objective is to establish clear property ownership by issuing legal Property Cards based on drone-mapped land parcels.
Q: Why have inhabited areas of villages historically been left out of government surveys?
A: Historically, rural inhabited areas (Abadi) were often excluded due to outdated surveying methods; SVAMITVA uses modern technology to cover these areas accurately.
Q: How does SVAMITVA address the issue of lack of legal documentation for property ownership in rural areas?
A: By mapping land parcels with drones and issuing legal ownership cards, SVAMITVA provides documented evidence of property rights.
Q: What are the broad objectives of the SVAMITVA scheme?
A: The objectives include creating accurate land records, reducing disputes, enabling property to be used as a financial asset, and supporting rural planning with GIS data.
Q: What are some of the stages involved in the SVAMITVA scheme?
A: The stages include Pre-Survey Activities, Survey Activities, and Post Survey Activities.
Q: How does SVAMITVA leverage technology such as CORS and Drones?
A: Drones capture high-resolution images while the CORS network and ground control points ensure the digital maps are accurate and reliable.
Q: What is the significance of CORS stations in the SVAMITVA scheme?
A: CORS stations provide precise location data, which is essential for generating accurate GIS maps of rural areas.
Q: How does SVAMITVA ensure transparency and accessibility of property documents?
A: By issuing Property Cards and maintaining updated digital records, SVAMITVA ensures property documents are transparent and easily accessible.
Q: Which states were covered in the Pilot Phase of the SVAMITVA scheme?
A: The Pilot Phase included select states as per the official guidelines; details are available in the scheme’s flyer and brochure.
Q: What is the target coverage of villages under the SVAMITVA scheme from 2021-2025?
A: The scheme aims to eventually cover approximately 6.62 lakh villages over a period of five years.