Current context: On April 24, 2025, the SVAMITVA Scheme (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) marked its 5th anniversary.

About SVAMITVA Scheme:

• Launched on: April 24, 2020 (National Panchayati Raj Day).
• Ministry: Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
• Objective: To provide legal ownership of land and property in villages using drone and mapping technology.
• Key Benefits: Helps in accessing loans, resolving disputes, and supporting better planning in rural areas.
• Implementing Agencies: Survey of India, with National Informatics Centre Services Inc. (NICSI) as the tech partner.
• Budget: ₹566.23 crores (FY 2020-21 to 2024-25), extended to FY 2025-26.

Progress:

• Property Cards: Over 2.42 crore property cards issued for 1.61 lakh villages.
• Drone Surveys: Completed in 3.20 lakh villages, covering 68,122 sq. km.