Q. Consider the following statements about the SVAMITVA Scheme:
1.It aims to cover all targeted urban areas with drone survey and property cards by March 2026.
2.The scheme is being implemented as per relevant State Acts and Rules and Union government does not have a role in addressing the legal challenges in any State/UT.
3.The banks are allowed to provide loans against SVAMITVA property cards.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: 2 and 3
Statement 1 is incorrect: The scheme explicitly targets rural areas, not urban ones.
Statement 2 is correct: As per 7thSchedule of the Constitution, land is a State subject and legal provisions pertaining to SVAMITVA Scheme are as per relevant State Acts and Rules under which SVAMITVA scheme is being implemented. Ministry of Panchayati Raj does not have a role in addressing the legal challenges in any State/UT, including Rajasthan.
Statement 3 is correct: Some banks in States/UTs have begun to provide loans against SVAMITVA property cards. The State Governments are using the forum of State Level Bankers Committee to streamline their efforts on this subject.
Source: PIB
