SVAMITVA Scheme: A Citizen-Centric Global Model

SVAMITVA Scheme Recognised as Citizen-Centric Global Model

Why in the News ?

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Science & Technology, hailed the SVAMITVA Scheme as a global model for citizen-centric governance, highlighting its role in land self-mapping, international collaborations, and technological advancements during a high-level Survey of India meeting in New Delhi.

SVAMITVA Scheme: A Citizen-Centric Global Model

Achievements and Future Plans of SVAMITVA Scheme:

  • Objective: Empower citizens to self-map land parcels, reducing dependency on traditional revenue systems.
  • Minister’s Statement: Described as a global benchmark for governance, combining technology and citizen participation.
  • Survey of India’s Role:

    • Technical support to national missions such as AMRUT, Smart Cities, and NAKSHA.
    • Driving the scheme’s nationwide implementation.
  • Technological Upgrades:

    • Planned integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for advanced mapping.
    • Target completion of high-resolution topographical mapping by 2030:
      • Urban & Rural: 5–10 cm resolution.
      • Forests & Wastelands: 50–100 cm resolution.
    • National Workshop: Proposed to showcase transformation from map producers to geo-spatial enablers.

Impact on Governance and Technology Integration:

  • Citizen Empowerment: Direct land parcel mapping by owners ensures transparency and ownership security.
  • Administrative Efficiency: Minimises reliance on outdated revenue record systems, speeds up land dispute resolution.
  • International Recognition: Positions India as a leader in geo-spatial governance solutions.
  • Next Steps:

    • Expand global partnerships.
    • Integrate AI/ML for automated mapping and analysis.
    • Complete national-scale high-resolution mapping by 2030.
  • Minister’s Vision: “From traditional map-making to advanced geo-spatial enablers, Survey of India is shaping the future of governance.”

About SVAMITVA Scheme & Global Outreach:

●      Full Form: Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas.

●      Launched By: Ministry of Panchayati Raj, April 2020.

●      Objective: Provide record of rights to rural property owners using drone surveys and modern technology.

●      Implementing Agency: Survey of India in collaboration with State Panchayati Raj Departments.

●      Benefits:

○       Reduces property disputes.

○       Facilitates bank loans using property as collateral.

○       Boosts digital land records for rural India.

●      Global Collaborations:

○       MoUs signed: Russia, Nigeria.

○       Six more in progress with other countries.

○       Recognised as a replicable governance model internationally.