The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed over 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme to property owners in over 50,000 Villages in more than 230 districts across 10 States and 2 Union Territories. On the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the Svamitva Scheme was launched five years ago to ensure that people living in rural areas get their property cards. Over 1.5 Crore people have received legal documents under the Svamitva Scheme in the last 5 years across various States.
About 2.25 Crore people in Villages have now received ‘Record of Rights’ to property owners under the Svamitva Scheme. Drone surveys have covered more than 3.17 lakh villages, with 2.25 crore property cards in 1.53 lakh villages benefiting several states including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.
Modi Distributed over 65 Lakh SVAMITVA Property Cards
On January 18, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 65 lakh SVAMITVA Property Cards over 65 under the Svamitva Scheme to property owners in over 50,000 Villages. These property cards will benefit 10 states, 2 Union Territories and over 50,000 villages. On this occasion, the Prime Minister greeted the beneficiaries. The Svamitva Scheme was launched on April 24, 2020 (National Panchayati Raj Day) by Prime Minister Modi to provide “Record of Rights” to property owners in rural populated areas using drones and GIS technology. Under this scheme, land surveys of villages are done using drone technology and Ownership Certificates are given to property owners. The Scheme helps in reducing rural property disputes, ensuring legal rights on land and getting loans from banks.
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Helpful Summary of Svamitva Scheme
| Scheme Name | Svamitva Scheme 2025 |
| Distributed By | PM Narendra Modi |
| Objective | Provide Svamitva Property Cards Online |
| Coverage | Over 50,000 villages in 230 districts across 10 states and 2 Union Territories |
| Beneficiaries | Rural households in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and several UTs |
| Property Cards | 2.25 crore property cards prepared for 1.53 lakh villages |
| Official Website | https://svamitva.nic.in/svamitva |
Objective of Svamitva Scheme
The Main Objective of the Svamitva Scheme is to provide ownership rights of their property to the people living in rural areas. Under this scheme, the owners are given rights (property cards) by digitally mapping the rural properties. This gives the villagers legal rights over their land, which allows them to use the property to take a loan from the bank or for other economic activities. The Svamitva Scheme is an Important step towards rural Development and Self-reliance, which will promote Social and Economic Improvement in the rural areas of the country.
Benefits of the Svamitva Scheme
- Rural residents will receive several Benefits under the Svamitva Scheme.
- The Scheme will enable rural households to use their property as a financial asset to take loans and other Financial Benefits.
- The Scheme will help in the determination of property tax, which will go directly to the Gram Panchayats in states where they have the authority to collect such taxes.
- The property maps will be created using GIS technology and can also be used for better quality Gram Panchayat development planning.
- All property records and maps will be available in the Gram Panchayat, which will help in taxation of villages, construction permits, removal of encroachments, etc.
- The Scheme will also pave the way for creating accurate land records for rural planning.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a resident of a rural area of India.
- Must own property in the inhabited areas of the village.
- The property must be mapped and surveyed under the ownership Scheme.
- The applicant’s property must be eligible for registration under local land and property laws.
- Valid identification, such as Aadhaar, is required for property card issuance.
Required Documents
- Completed Application Form
- Aadhaar Card
- Identity Proof
- Residence Proof
- Property Title Documents
- Possession Certificate
- Application Processing Fee or Stamps
How to Download SVAMITVA Property Cards?
- Step 1: Firstly you visit the official website of SVAMITVA.
- Step 2: Now click on the “Report” option on the homepage.
- Step 3: Then select “Download Property Card Document”.
- Step 4: On the new page, select your Village, Tehsil and District.
- Step 5: Enter the owner’s name, Mobile Number and Property Card ID.
- Step 6: Click on “Generate Report”.
- Step 7: Finally download your Property Card.
Contact Details
- Website :- www.svamitva.nic.in
FAQs
Q- What is the Svamitva Scheme?
- The Svamitva Scheme provides legal ownership to rural families by mapping the land using drone technology and issuing Property Cards.
Q- What is the purpose of a Property Card?
- The Property Card confirms land ownership and helps in reducing property disputes, availing loans and other financial benefits.