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On March 25, 2026, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj released updated data confirming that 3.10 crore property cards have been prepared for 1.87 lakh villages as of March 19, 2026.
Key Information
- Primary Objective: To provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India, allowing residents to use their property as a financial asset for taking bank loans.
- Technology Used: Employs survey-grade drones and a Continuous Operating Referencing System (CORS) network to create high-resolution digital maps with high accuracy.
- Economic Impact: The total surveyed rural land is estimated to be valued at approximately ₹132 lakh crore, highlighting the scheme's potential to unlock massive rural capital.
- Dispute Resolution: By clearly demarcating property boundaries with GPS precision, the scheme significantly reduces long-standing land-related litigations.
- Social Empowerment:
- Women's Rights: Many states (e.g., MP, Haryana, J&K) have mandated co-ownership for women in the property cards to enhance their social and financial security.
- Marginalized Groups: Protects vulnerable communities (SC/ST, sharecroppers) from encroachment by providing formal legal titles.
- Local Governance: Empowers Gram Panchayats to better assess and collect property tax, creating a sustainable revenue stream for local development.
- Global Recognition: The model was showcased at the World Bank Land Governance Conference in May 2025 as a global best practice for land digitisation.
- Accessibility: Property cards are available digitally via the DigiLocker app, ensuring easy access and transparency.
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