Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj addressed Lok Sabha question 1468 on July 29, 2025, regarding the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) and the Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme, particularly in Madhya Pradesh. The response details work done, funds granted and spent under RGSA during the last five years, and the implementation status of the SVAMITVA scheme.
Key Points / Main Content:
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA):
* Implemented from 2018-19 to 2020-21 and revamped from financial year 2022-23.
* Objective: To capacitate Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by training Elected Representatives (ERs) and other stakeholders.
* Focus: Developing governance capabilities for leadership roles to enable effective functioning of Gram Panchayats.
* Funds released to States/Union Territories, not districts.
* Achievements (last five years): Approximately 1.76 crore participants trained, 8,134 Panchayat Bhawans constructed, and 18,277 computers procured.
* Achievements in Madhya Pradesh: 19.06 lakh participants trained, 289 computers procured, and construction of 50 Panchayat Bhawans are in progress.
Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) Scheme:
* Objective: To provide Record of Rights to village property owners by demarcating inhabited land in rural areas using drone survey technology.
* Collaboration: Ministry, State Revenue Departments, State Panchayati Raj Departments, and Survey of India.
* Multiple objectives include enabling bank loans against property cards, reducing property disputes, and comprehensive village-level planning.
* Status as of July 24, 2025: Drone survey completed in 3.26 lakh villages, 2.63 crore property cards prepared for 1.73 lakh villages.
* Drone survey saturated in: Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Kerala, and Ladakh.
* Scheme saturated in: Haryana, Uttarakhand, Puducherry, Goa, Tripura, Dadra Nagar Haveli Daman, Lakshadweep and AN Island.
* A network of 567 Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) is established.
* Status in Madhya Pradesh: Drone survey completed in all 43,014 inhabited villages; 46.1 lakh property cards prepared for 36,000 villages; 90 CORS established.
Impact Analysis:
State Governments/Union Territories:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing RGSA and SVAMITVA scheme objectives within their jurisdictions.
* Action Required: Utilize funds effectively, provide training, oversee construction, and facilitate drone surveys.
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Elected Representatives (ERs):
* Impact: Enhanced governance capabilities and leadership skills through training programs.
* Action Required: Actively participate in training programs to improve governance and leadership skills.
Village Property Owners:
* Impact: Secure Record of Rights through property cards, enabling access to bank loans and reducing property-related disputes.
* Action Required: Cooperate with survey teams and utilize property cards for various benefits.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Panchayati Raj: The Indian government ministry responsible for Panchayati Raj institutions.
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA): A scheme by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
Madhya Pradesh: A state in central India where RGSA and SVAMITVA schemes are being implemented.
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs): Local self-government institutions in rural India.
Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA): A scheme to provide Record of Rights to village property owners using drone survey technology.
Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh: A district in Madhya Pradesh, specifically mentioned in the context of work done and funds granted under RGSA.
Datia district, Madhya Pradesh: A district in Madhya Pradesh, specifically mentioned in the context of work done and funds granted under RGSA.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India where drone survey under SVAMITVA scheme has been completed.