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SVAMITVA Scheme Showcased at World Bank Land Conference 2025

8 May 20251 min read
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Why in the news

India presented SVAMITVA and the Gram Manchitra platform at the 2025 World Bank Land Conference, held 5-8 May in Washington, D.C.

Key facts

  • Run jointly by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, state Panchayati Raj and Revenue departments, and Survey of India.
  • Launched 24 April 2020; issues a Record of Rights in Abadi (inhabited) rural areas via drone and GIS technology.
  • Maps land parcels using drones plus CORS (Continuously Operating Reference Station), in phases over 2020-2024.
  • Progress: 68,000 sq km surveyed; assets worth $1.16 trillion unlocked.

Significance

  • Follows a whole-of-government approach aimed at financial inclusion.
  • Verified property ownership gives better credit access and socio-economic stability.

Exam angle

  • Nodal ministry: Panchayati Raj; launch: 24 April 2020.
  • Technology: drones, GIS and CORS.

Test yourself

1. The SVAMITVA Scheme was launched on which date?

It was launched on 24 April 2020.

2. Which ministry's Secretary led India's delegation presenting SVAMITVA at the 2025 World Bank Land Conference?

MoPR Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj led the delegation.

3. SVAMITVA maps rural land with drones and which reference system?

It uses drones with Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS).

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