The Andhra Pradesh government has rolled out a major initiative under the SVAMITVA Scheme starting today. This program aims to issue property cards to 45 lakh households across the state. The cards will help rural property owners gain legal recognition for their houses and plots.
From today until November 22, Gram Sabhas will be organized across villages to process applications and receive objections. The Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, and Revenue Survey departments will jointly handle the scheme’s implementation.
Drone surveys will be conducted to measure and map properties in each village. Once the measurements are confirmed, officials in 2,300 villages will review the data and prepare detailed reports at the field level.
After the objections are reviewed, final property cards will be issued to eligible owners. The government has directed all departments to ensure transparency in every stage of the program. This move is expected to strengthen property rights and rural governance in Andhra Pradesh.
