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Centre Seeks Nod for Drone Mapping in 353 Karnataka Villages

Representative image created by AI BEGNALURU: The state government is making significant strides to expedite property surveys through the Centre’s SVAMITVA scheme, seeking approval from the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to operate drones over 353 red zone villages. These villages are close to sensitive locations such as airports, military bases, and other high-security areas, requiring prior clearance for drone operations. This initiative is part of a broader plan to complete aerial surveys in all 30,715 villages by March 2026, aiming to establish legal ownership records and address rural land disputes. Union Panchayat Raj Minister SP Singh Baghel recently…

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Gujarat Waives ₹200 Fee for Ownership Certificates in SVAMITVA

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat government has announced the waiver of the Rs 200 fee for ownership certificates under the SVAMITVA scheme, alleviating the financial strain on rural property owners, officials confirmed on Monday. Property owners in rural Gujarat can now obtain their “sanad” or ownership certificate at no cost under the SVAMITVA scheme. The SVAMITVA Yojana, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021, aims to provide property cards to rural landholders nationwide. Utilizing drone technology, the ‘Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) Scheme’ surveys properties in populated rural regions, issuing property cards to…