SURVEY OF VILLAGES ABADI & MAPPING WITH IMPROVISED TECHNOLOGY IN VILLAGES

**Executive Summary** The report details the progress of the Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) Scheme, as of February 10, 2026. The scheme uses drone-based aerial survey technology to map village Abadi areas and generate property cards. The report provides state/UT-wise data on the number of property cards prepared, with a total of 3.06 crore cards generated for 1.86 lakh villages across 31 States/UTs. **Key Points / Main Content** * **SVAMITVA Scheme Overview:** * Utilizes drone-based aerial survey technology and Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) for mapping village Abadi areas. * Generates high-resolution orthorectified images and geo-referenced maps with an accuracy of up to 5cms. * Involves ground verification with local authorities and villagers, and resolution of objections before issuing Property Cards by the State Government. * Maps are created under a 1:500 scale. * **Progress and Coverage:** * 3.06 crore Property Cards have been generated since the launch of the Scheme. * Covers 1.86 lakh villages. * 31 States/UTs have been onboarded for the SVAMITVA Scheme. * **State/UT-wise Property Card Data:** * Annexure-I details the number of property cards prepared by each State/UT. * Gujarat has prepared 1658089 property cards across 10122 villages. * Uttar Pradesh has prepared 11412927 property cards across 72938 villages. **Impact Analysis** **State Governments:** * **Impact:** State Governments are responsible for the issuance of property cards based on the maps created under the SVAMITVA Scheme. * **Action Required:** Utilize the maps generated under the SVAMITVA Scheme to resolve objections and accurately issue property cards to villagers. **Local Authorities and Villagers:** * **Impact:** Local authorities and villagers are directly involved in the ground verification process of the SVAMITVA Scheme and can obtain property cards as a result of the mapping. * **Action Required:** Participate in the ground verification process and ensure accurate demarcation of property boundaries. Engage with the local authorities to resolve any issues or objections. **Ministry of Panchayati Raj:** * **Impact:** Responsible for the implementation and oversight of the SVAMITVA scheme. * **Action Required:** Continue monitoring the progress of the scheme and ensure effective coordination with state governments and other stakeholders.

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