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SVAMITVA Scheme Issues 3 Crore Property Cards, Empowering Rural India

The SVAMITVA scheme has facilitated the issuance of nearly three crore property cards across more than 1.84 lakh villages, providing legal ownership to rural residents. The scheme's success was highlighted during the Republic Day parade, featuring a dedicated tableau from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Initiatives like the 'SabhaSaar' AI tool and digital awareness campaigns further strengthen grassroots governance. These efforts align with the vision of Viksit Bharat, reinforcing the role of Panchayats in sustainable rural development.

Key Points: SVAMITVA Scheme: 3 Crore Property Cards Issued in 1.84 Lakh Villages

  • 3 crore property cards issued
  • Covers over 1.84 lakh villages
  • Reduces land disputes
  • Empowers Panchayats for development
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SVAMITVA scheme enables nearly 3 crore property cards in over 1.84 lakh villages: Govt

Govt reports SVAMITVA scheme has issued nearly 3 crore rural property cards, reducing land disputes and empowering Panchayats for self-reliant development.

"legal ownership of rural residential properties empowers citizens and strengthens Panchayats - Ministry of Panchayati Raj"

New Delhi, Jan 26

The SVAMITVA scheme has enabled the issuance of nearly three crore property cards in over 1.84 lakh villages to date, reducing land disputes and supporting planned rural development, the government said on Monday.

The 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path here saw the participation of around 450 elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies as Special Guests, reflecting the government of India's emphasis on strengthening grassroots democracy and people's participation.

Among the 30 tableaux that rolled down the Kartavya Path, was also the Ministry of Panchayati Raj's tableau on the theme "SVAMITVA Scheme: Aatmanirbhar Panchayat se Samriddh evam Aatmanirbhar Bharat".

It highlighted how legal ownership of rural residential properties empowers citizens and strengthens Panchayats.

According to the ministry, citizens are invited to participate in the MyGov public poll for the Republic Day tableaux as an exercise in informed civic engagement.

Meanwhile, in sustained efforts to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions and enhance grassroots governance across rural India, the government has implemented a wide range of initiatives focused on capacity building, training, digital governance, institutional strengthening and community participation.

In 2025, aligned with the localisation of Sustainable Development Goals and the vision of Viksit Bharat, these initiatives reinforced the central role of Panchayats in sustainable rural development, according to Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

For example, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the distribution of property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme in January, providing 65 lakh rural citizens with legal ownership documents in a single day. The distribution covered more than 50,000 villages across 10 states and 2 Union Territories, bringing the total number of property cards distributed under SVAMITVA to 2.25 crore in January.

Moreover, the ministry undertook an initiative to leverage popular digital platforms for mass awareness on key issues relating to Panchayati Raj. It also launched 'SabhaSaar', an AI-powered meeting summariser tool that automatically generates structured minutes from video or audio recordings of Gram Sabhas.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone working in rural development, I've seen the change firsthand. The 'SabhaSaar' AI tool is a game-changer for transparency. Gram Sabha minutes are now accurate and accessible to everyone. A solid step towards digital governance.
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Arjun K
Good numbers, but the ground reality can be patchy. In my district, the survey process was slow and many are still waiting. The intent is 100% correct, but execution needs to be more uniform across all states. Hope it improves.
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Priya S
Giving legal ownership to women in rural households is the most impactful part. It changes the dynamics within families and gives them financial security. My didi in the village says it's her most important document now. 🙏
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Vikram M
When people have a clear title, they can use it as collateral for loans. This can unlock capital for small businesses and farming in villages. SVAMITVA is not just about land records, it's about building rural economy. Smart move.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the scale of this. 3 crore property cards is a massive administrative undertaking. The use of technology like drones for surveying, as I read earlier, seems to be paying off. A case study for other developing nations.

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