CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Swamitva Yojana, a new project of the Panchayati Raj Ministry, will complete the surveying of land in rural areas using the latest surveying technology i.e. drone technology. This program was initially implemented in six states as an experiment.

Detailed explanation-2: -To bring financial stability to the citizens in rural India by enabling them to use their property as a financial asset for taking loans and other financial benefits. Creation of accurate land records for rural planning.

Detailed explanation-3: -200 crores has been made for the scheme-SVAMITVA in the budget 2021 to provide the ‘record of rights’ to village household owners possessing houses in inhabited rural areas in villages and issuance of property cards to the property owners through survey of village areas with help of drone technology by Survey of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Benefits of Swamvita Yojana 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.

Detailed explanation-5: -SVAMITVA, a Central Sector Scheme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj was nation-wide launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on National Panchayati Raj Day, 24th April 2021 after successful completion of pilot phase of scheme (2020-2021) in 9 states.