DR.SANA FATIMA |DR. ISRAR AHMED
The SVAMITVA initiative has achieved considerable advances in enhancing land administration and delivering economic opportunity to rural India. As part of the initiative, improvised methods of surveying and mapping rural regions will be employed. Launched in April 2020, SVAMITVA’s stated goal is to issue property cards to low-income rural families. This shift is being hailed as a game-changer for the preservation of property rights and the development of rural economies. SVAMITVA has shown promising outcomes and is gaining in popularity; it may play an important part in India’s future economic and social development.
Since the program’s inception, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, individual state governments, and the Survey of India have collaborated to make substantial improvements to SVAMITVA. The initiative has examined a large number of outlying communities all throughout the country utilizing state-of-the-art methods and technologies including drones. The SVAMITVA initiative has helped rural residents establish land rights by delineating and mapping individual property borders.
Aim of SVAMITVA
The primary objective of SVAMITVA is to promote economic growth in rural regions by equipping landowners with the means to do so. The issue of property cards has opened up previously inaccessible financial and commercial prospects to landowners in rural areas. When people in a village have legal protections over the land they live on, they are more invested in its economic and political well-being.
The SVAMITVA initiative could help revitalise rural economies by encouraging the launch of new enterprises. Clear property titles give villagers the assurance they need to make upgrades, investments, and other positive contributions to their homes and communities. SVAMITVA’s potential far-reaching effects from its ability to stimulate local economies cannot be overstated. Therefore, work opportunities, income, and quality of life may improve in rural areas.
SVAMITVA’s ability to improve openness and lessen disputes over land is noteworthy. The program’s goal is to eliminate property ownership disputes by standardising land records and disseminating cadastral maps. This approach has the potential to lessen legal disputes, mend property-related rifts, and fortify rural neighbourhoods. SVAMITVA’s land governance practises inspire trust among rural residents, who feel more secure in their property rights as a result.
Future prospects
The future outlook for SVAMITVA seems promising. The initiative has received substantial backing from diverse stakeholders, such as state governments, financial institutions, and rural development organizations. The successful initial implementation of SVAMITVA has paved the way for program expansion and wider distribution of its advantages to a greater number of rural households.
The implementation of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies can significantly enhance land administration systems by ensuring the precision and safety of property records. These technological advancements have the potential to revolutionize the field of land administration. The incorporation of these technologies within the SVAMITVA framework can enhance the procedure of land ownership mapping and documentation, resulting in increased efficiency, dependability, and accessibility. For instance, a central team took a survey of Vijayawada rural on 18th August 2021 and reported that 10 base stations were set up as a part of the SVAMITVA scheme. All these stations had GPS installed with server controls working round the clock.
Final Note
SVAMITVA has the potential to revolutionize land governance in India and foster social and economic transformation in rural areas as it continues to expand its reach. The SVAMITVA initiative facilitates inclusive growth and sustainable development by providing property rights to rural households and equipping them with the necessary resources for economic prosperity. SVAMITVA is an innovative initiative that has made remarkable progress and has a promising future. It serves as a testament to the power of such initiatives in shaping the destiny of a nation.
(Dr. Sana Fatima is Assistant Professor, Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Noida, Feedback: [email protected] & Dr Israr Ahmed is Assistant Professor, Government PG College Rajouri (Jammu &Kashmir), Feedback: [email protected])
