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

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).