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Svamitva scheme: 40,000 villages covered in state, says Suhas Diwase

ByNadeem Inamdar
Feb 04, 2025 05:34 AM IST

Maharashtra's Svamitva scheme has surveyed 40,000 villages; 16,000 received property cards. Aiming for clarity in ownership to boost rural economy by 2025.

State land settlement commissioner Suhas Diwase said that over 40,000 villages in Maharashtra have been surveyed and property cards have been distributed in 16,000 villages under the Centre’s Svamitva scheme. The remaining villages will be covered by December 2025.

In Maharashtra, the scheme has been implemented successfully, with 23 villages merged with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
In Maharashtra, the scheme has been implemented successfully, with 23 villages merged with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

The central scheme, implemented by the ministry of Panchayati Raj, aims to map rural inhabited areas using drone technology and provide “record of rights” to village household owners. The initiative enables the government to establish clear ownership of property, reducing disputes and increasing economic activity.

In Maharashtra, the scheme has been implemented successfully, with 23 villages merged with Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). Over 13,300 property owner titles are being verified under the Kharadi pilot project launched in July 2024, he said. With a loan potential of 1.023 lakh crore, the scheme is expected to give a significant boost to economic activity in rural areas.

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