Swamitva Yojana Scheme
Swamitva Yojana is a scheme launched by the Government of India on National Panchayat Day on 24 April 2020. The aim of this property cards scheme is to validate property legally in an integrated way in rural India. The scheme will enable property owners to download property cards through an SMS link and later get a physical copy of these cards. The yojana will give property holders a legal document of ownership of their houses.
Currently, this yojana is present in the states of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Haryana across 763 villages in these states. It is being implemented across the country in a phased manner from 2020 to 2024 with the aim of covering more than 6 lakh villages in India.
Benefits of Swamvita Yojana
The Swamvita Yojana has the following benefits for eligible property holders:
- Elimination of disputes of property
- Proof of ownership of property
- Facilitates buying and selling of property without any disputes
- Beneficiaries can avail loans from banks using their properties as an asset
- Accurate land records will be created in every village that will facilitate better rural planning
- Facilitate creation of GIS maps and survey infrastructure
- Village management will be easier for gram panchayats
- Proper determination and collection of property tax to the gram panchayat or state's exchequer
How to apply for Swamitva Yojana
To apply for Swamvita Yojana, follow the steps given below:
- Visit the Official Website of The Ministry of Panchayati Raj under the Government of India
- Click on the 'New User Registration'
- The Registration Form will appear on the screen
- Enter the required details such as your address, name, email address, mobile number, etc., as well as details related to the property
- Make sure the details are correct and click on ''Submit''
- An acknowledgement will be given by way of an application number
Swamitva Yojana Eligibility Criteria
People in rural areas of India with populated land on or after 25 September 2018 will be eligible to obtain land ownership records. Applicants must also have Aadhar cards that are linked to their mobile numbers.
How does Swamitva Yojana work?
Under this property card scheme, drones will be used by the government to measure land and create a digital map of properties that are within the village limits.
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