SVAMITVA Scheme Clinches Best Innovation Award

• 09 Jan 2024

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's SVAMITVA Scheme recently secured the Best Innovation Award for its Innovation Sandbox presentation during the Public Policy Dialogues–2024 at the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad. The Scheme won the award for showcasing the Digital Transformation Initiatives in Land Governance.

Key Points

• Scheme Saturation: SVAMITVA Scheme achieveed full coverage by generating property cards for all inhabited villages in Haryana, Uttarakhand, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Goa.
• Drone Survey Milestones: A comprehensive drone survey is completed in 2.90 lakh villages, resulting in the preparation of 1.66 crore property cards for 1.06 lakh villages.
• Technology Integration: The SVAMITVA Scheme, a Central Sector Scheme, leverages cutting-edge drone surveys and GIS mapping to accurately demarcate land parcels, mitigate disputes, and provide SVAMITVA Property Cards, enabling property monetization, bank loans, and village-level planning.
• Transparent Land Administration: The scheme marks a significant step towards a transparent and efficient land administration system, contributing to rural socio-economic progress.
• Empowerment through Technology: By integrating technology, SVAMITVA empowers rural communities, streamlining documentation processes, and fostering socio-economic development.