PM Modi Launches Distribution Of E-Property Cards Under SWAMITVA Scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (24 April) launched the distribution of e-property cards under the SWAMITVA scheme through video conferencing on the occasion of the National Panchayati Raj Day.

As many as 4.09 lakh property owners were given their e-property cards on this occasion, which also marked the rolling out of the SVAMITVA scheme for implementation across the country.

According to a PMO release, PM Modi said that Panchayati Raj Day is an occasion to rededicate ourselves to the pledge of redevelopment of rural India. This is a day to acknowledge and appreciate the extraordinary work of our Gram Panchayats, he said.

He appreciated the role of Panchayats in management of Corona and providing local leadership to stop Corona from entering the villages and spreading awareness. He reiterated the need to keep the pandemic out of rural India.

PM Modi asked the Panchayats to ensure complete implementation of guidelines that are being issued from time to time. He reminded that this time we have shield of vaccine. We have to ensure that every person in the village is vaccinated and every precaution is taken, he added.

Under the scheme, the entire village properties are surveyed by drone and property card are distributed to the owners. On Saturday, 4.09 lakh people were given such e-property cards in more than 5 thousand villages.

The Scheme has infused a new confidence in the villages as property documents remove uncertainty and reduce the chances of property disputes while protecting the poor from exploitation and corruption, PM Modi said.

“In a way, this scheme will ensure security of the poor section and planned development of villages and their economy”, said the Prime Minister.

PM Modi requested the states to sign MoU with Survey of India and change state laws wherever needed. He asked banks to ensure easy credit by preparing a format of property card that is easily acceptable for loan formalities.