India to Showcase SVAMITVA Scheme at 2025 World Bank Land Conference
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 2025 World Bank Land Conference |
| Date | May 5th to 8th, 2025 |
| Location | World Bank Headquarters, Washington, D.C. |
| Indian Delegation Leader | Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) |
| Key Initiatives Showcased | SVAMITVA Scheme and Gram Manchitra Platform |
| Technologies Used | Advanced geospatial technologies and drones |
| Objective of Participation | Showcase India's digital land governance and rural empowerment efforts |
| Global Focus | Securing land tenure, climate action, and sustainable development |
| SVAMITVA Scheme | Provides legal ownership of rural properties through drone mapping |
| Impact of SVAMITVA | 24.4 million households across 1.6 lakh villages received property cards |
| Land Value Unlocked | Approximately $1.162 trillion |
| Gram Manchitra Platform | Utilizes SVAMITVA's data for village-level planning and disaster management |
| Global Leadership | India's role in promoting South-South cooperation and land governance |
| Plenary Session | Shri Vivek Bharadwaj to discuss SVAMITVA's impact on rural property rights |
| Technical Session | Shri Alok Prem Nagar to lead on land foundations for climate action |
| Previous Milestone | India hosted International Workshop on Land Governance in March 2025 |