The SVAMITVA scheme has successfully issued nearly three crore property cards in over 1.84 lakh villages, aiming to reduce land disputes and promote planned rural development. The 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path featured about 450 elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies as Special Guests, highlighting the government’s focus on strengthening grassroots democracy.
Among the 30 tableaux showcased at the event, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj presented a tableau themed “SVAMITVA Scheme: Aatmanirbhar Panchayat se Samriddh evam Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” emphasizing the significance of legal ownership of rural residential properties in empowering citizens and bolstering Panchayats. The ministry encouraged citizens to engage in the MyGov public poll for the Republic Day tableaux to promote informed civic participation.
In a bid to enhance grassroots governance and reinforce Panchayati Raj Institutions nationwide, the government has implemented various initiatives focusing on capacity building, digital governance, and community participation. These efforts align with the localization of Sustainable Development Goals and the vision of Viksit Bharat, underscoring the pivotal role of Panchayats in sustainable rural development by 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently oversaw the distribution of property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme, providing legal ownership documents to 65 lakh rural citizens in a single day. This distribution covered over 50,000 villages across 10 states and 2 Union Territories, bringing the total number of property cards distributed under SVAMITVA to 2.25 crore in January. Additionally, the ministry launched initiatives to raise awareness on Panchayati Raj through digital platforms and introduced ‘SabhaSaar,’ an AI-powered meeting summariser tool for Gram Sabhas.
