Which of the following scheme is for Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas by Ministry of Panchayat Raj?

Correct option is C

The SVAMITVA Scheme (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) was launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in 2020. It aims to create a record of property ownership in rural areas using modern technology such as drones for mapping. The scheme is a significant step toward empowering rural residents by providing them with legal property ownership.

Key Objectives of the SVAMITVA Scheme

1. Mapping Rural Lands: Survey and map inhabited village areas using drones.
2. Property Ownership Records: Issue property cards to rural landowners for legal ownership.
3. Reduce Land Disputes: Establish clear ownership records, reducing conflicts and litigation.
4. Financial Empowerment: Enable villagers to use property cards as collateral for loans.
5. E-Governance: Facilitate better planning and implementation of development schemes.

Information Booster

1. SVAMITVA covers over 6 lakh villages in India.
2. Uses advanced drone technology and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping for accuracy.
3. Property cards, called "Title Deeds", are distributed to beneficiaries.
4. Enhances the tax collection system in rural areas by establishing property boundaries.
5. Supports the Digital India initiative and integrates with land record modernization programs.

Additional Knowledge

• SVAMITRA: No such scheme exists; it is a distractor.
• eMITRA: A service delivery platform in Rajasthan for e-governance, unrelated to land mapping.
• eSurvey: A generic term and not a government scheme.
• The SVAMITVA Scheme is a transformative initiative in rural land governance, promoting transparency and security of property rights.