**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj released information on the progress of the SVAMITVA Scheme in Uttar Pradesh, as of December 9, 2025. The drone survey has been completed in 90,573 targeted abadi villages, and 1.08 crore property cards have been prepared in 70,958 villages, linked to State revenue records. There are no plans to integrate SVAMITVA data with other Central registries to create a National Rural Property Database.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **SVAMITVA Scheme Progress:**
* Drone survey completed in 90,573 targeted abadi villages in Uttar Pradesh.
* 1.08 crore property cards prepared in 70,958 villages, linked to State's revenue records.
* **Data Management:**
* Ministry of Panchayati Raj does not maintain district-wise data of property cards linked to central financial platforms.
* **Technical Accuracy and Survey Methodology:**
* Survey of India (SoI) uses drone-based large-scale mapping (LSM) to ensure positional accuracy of up to 5 cms.
* Ground verification involves Gram Panchayat representatives, property owners, and revenue officials.
* Parcel boundary lines are validated on the ground, and corrections are incorporated before map finalization.
* **National Database:**
* Ministry of Panchayati Raj has no plans to create a National Rural Property Database.
* **District-wise Data:**
* District-wise data of the progress of the SVAMITVA Scheme in Uttar Pradesh is provided in a table, including:
* Targeted villages.
* Drone survey completed villages.
* Property cards prepared villages.
* Number of property cards prepared.
**Impact Analysis**
**Gram Panchayat Representatives, Property Owners, and Revenue Officials**
* **Impact:** Involved in ground verification and validation of parcel boundary lines.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the ground verification process and provide feedback for error correction.
**Property Owners in Uttar Pradesh**
* **Impact:** Receipt of property cards indicating ownership.
* **Action Required:** Review property cards for accuracy and report any discrepancies.
**Ministry of Panchayati Raj**
* **Impact:** Overseeing the SVAMITVA Scheme and reporting progress.
* **Action Required:** Continue monitoring the progress of the scheme and ensuring data accuracy.
**Survey of India (SoI)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for drone-based large-scale mapping.
* **Action Required:** Continue conducting drone surveys and ensure positional accuracy.
Key Entities Referenced
SVAMITVA Scheme: A scheme using drone surveys to map property in villages.
Uttar Pradesh: Indian state where the SVAMITVA scheme's drone survey was completed in the reported villages.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj: The ministry involved with the SVAMITVA Scheme and related rural property database efforts.
Survey of India (SoI): The agency carrying out drone-based mapping under the SVAMITVA Scheme.