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SVAMITVA Scheme

PYQs

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

The scheme addresses critical issues of rural property rights, land disputes, and financial inclusion. It demonstrates the application of modern technology in governance and supports decentralized planning, making it relevant for topics like land reforms, e-governance, and rural development.

The SVAMITVA Scheme, launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, is a central sector scheme aimed at providing a 'Record of Rights' to property owners in rural inhabited (abadi) areas. It leverages drone technology and Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) for accurate land mapping and demarcation.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Objective

To provide Record of Rights to property owners in rural inhabited areas.

Technology used

Drone survey and Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS).

Implementing Ministry

Ministry of Panchayati Raj (in collaboration with Survey of India and State Governments).

Key output

Property cards (e-property cards) for rural households.

Primary Objective

Provide Record of Rights (property cards) to rural property owners.

Key Technology Used

Drone survey and Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) technology for high-accuracy mapping.

Benefits

Reduces property-related disputes, facilitates access to institutional finance/loans, strengthens decentralized planning.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaE-governance
Conceptual areaLand Reforms
Conceptual areaRural Development
Conceptual areae-Governance

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Ministry of Panchayati RajImplements
Survey of IndiaCollaborates
State GovernmentsCollaborates
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding

Quick revision

  • Launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
  • Aims to provide Record of Rights in rural inhabited areas.
  • Uses drone survey and CORS technology.
  • Generates property cards for owners.
  • Reduces disputes and facilitates financial access.

High-confidence PYQs

Topic timeline

E-governanceLand ReformsRural Developmente-Governance

SVAMITVA SCHEME AND RURAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP RIGHTS

05 Aug 2026 · A central scheme by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj that maps rural inhabited lands using drones and CORS technology to provide property cards, aiming to reduce disputes, enable financial access, and support Gram Panchayat planning.

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