PM Modi distributes 65 lakh property cards under SVAMITVA scheme, Total property cards distributed reach 2.25 Cr

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New Delhi, Jan 18: In a historic and transformative moment for rural India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday presided over the largest-ever distribution of property cards ceremony under the SVAMITVA Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, empowering 65 lakh rural citizens with legal ownership documents in a single day.

The event witnessed massive participation from citizens as well as Panchayat representatives and officials of different line Departments across 237 Districts, with 9 Union Ministers personally overseeing regional distribution ceremonies.

The momentous e-distribution ceremony, conducted via video conferencing, covered more than 50,000 villages across 10 States and 2 Union Territories, marking an unprecedented milestone in rural governance and empowerment. The distribution ceremony encompassed beneficiaries from Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. This remarkable achievement brings the total number of property cards distributed under SVAMITVA to 2.25 crore.

PM Modi remarked that five years ago, the SVAMITVA scheme was launched to ensure that the people residing in the rural areas receive their property cards.

He remarked that different states refer to property ownership certificates by various names, such as Gharoni, Adhikar Abhilekh, Property Card, Malmatta Patrak, and Awaasiya Bhumi Patta. “Over 1.5 crore people have been issued SVAMITVA cards in the past 5 years”, said Shri Modi. In today's program, he added that more than 65 lakh families had received these cards.

PM Modi remarked that under the Swamitva Yojana, around 2.25 crore people in villages have received legal documents for their homes now.

He extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the beneficiaries.

The Prime Minister highlighted that another significant challenge the world faces is property rights and the lack of legal property documents. He cited a United Nations study that revealed many people in various countries do not have proper legal documents for their property.

He said many of these beneficiaries are small and medium farmer families, for whom these property cards have become a significant guarantee of economic security.

PM Modi noted that Dalit, backward, and tribal families were most affected by illegal occupations and long court disputes. He remarked that with legal certification, they would now be free from this crisis.

He mentioned an estimate that once property cards are issued in all villages, it will unlock economic activities worth over 100 lakh crore rupees.

During the event the Prime Minister also interacted with five beneficiaries of the SVAMITVA scheme, who shared their experiences about how Svamitva has transformed their lives by minimizing disputes, enabling the monetization of assets, enhancing livelihoods and fostering economic empowerment.

The SVAMITVA scheme, launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 24th April 2020, has emerged as a game-changing initiative in revolutionizing rural land governance.

The scheme has successfully mapped over 3.17 lakh villages using advanced drone technology, covering an impressive 67,000 square kilometers of rural residential land valued at Rs. 132 lakh crore.

The success of SVAMITVA has garnered international attention, with India’s innovative land governance model set to be showcased at an International Workshop in March 2025 and the World Bank Land Governance Conference in May 2025.