SVAMITVA scheme: a new initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj 

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  • April 30, 2020
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SVAMITVA scheme: a new initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj 

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Welfare Schemes

In News:

  • Indian Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj has issued guidelines regarding the SVAMITVA scheme. 
  • It is a new initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

Important value additions:

SVAMITVA scheme 

  • It is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, State Panchayati Raj Departments, State Revenue Departments and Survey of India.
  • It is currently being implemented in six states – 
    • Haryana
    • Karnataka
    • Madhya Pradesh 
    • Maharashtra
    • Uttar Pradesh 
    • Uttarakhand.
  • It aims to provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India for setting the boundaries of the rural lands
  • Latest drone survey technology shall be used for mapping of rural housing land. 
  • This scheme will help in streamlining planning and revenue collection in rural areas. 
  • This will also help in resolving property related disputes. 
  • The scheme will enable creation of better-quality Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs). 

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