SVAMITVA SCHEME IN UTTAR PRADESH - 21st July 2026 - Ministry of Panchayati Raj - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on 21st July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
SVAMITVA Scheme Implementation in Uttar Pradesh
Overview The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has provided a status update on the SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme in Uttar Pradesh. This information was detailed by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on July 21, 2026.
Implementation Metrics (as of July 13, 2026)
- Drone Surveys: Completed in all 90,573 notified villages within the state.
- Property Card Preparation: Approximately 1.20 crore Property Cards have been prepared, covering nearly 75,000 villages (approximately 83% of the notified villages in Uttar Pradesh).
- Property Card Distribution: 1.01 crore cards have been distributed across nearly 67,000 villages.
- Scheme Extension: The SVAMITVA Scheme has been extended through September 2026.
Objectives and Methodology The primary goal of the scheme is to provide a "Record of Rights" to property owners in rural inhabited (abadi) areas. The process utilizes modern technology and administrative checks, including:
- Technology: Drone-based surveys and Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) are employed for accurate property mapping and demarcation.
- Verification: The scheme includes rigorous ground verification and a mechanism for resolving objections and disputes via competent State authorities to ensure transparency.
Official Reference Data
- Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi
- Release ID: 2287257
- Date of Information: July 21, 2026