Question

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:

Assertion (A): SVAMITVA scheme provides property cards using drone technology.

Reason (R): It covers rural and urban areas.

• A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true, but Ris not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true, but R is false
• D. A is false, but R is true

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A is true, but R is false

• SVAMITVA stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas.
• It is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on National Panchayati Raj Day (April 24, 2020).
• The primary objective is to provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India, establishing clear ownership of property in inhabited rural areas.
• Technology Usage: The scheme utilizes drone technology and CORS (Continuously Operating Reference Stations) to create accurate land records and issue Property Cards to households.
• Scope Limitation: The scheme is strictly designed for rural inhabited areas (Abadi). It does not cover urban areas; urban land records are managed under different frameworks like the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP).
• The initiative aims to enable rural populations to use their property as a financial asset for taking loans and other financial benefits, thereby fostering self-reliance.