The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to provide registered ownership documents for land allotted under the Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) Scheme to 46.8 lakh residents across the state. The move is expected to cost the government around ₹3,800 crore.
The decision will allow beneficiaries to obtain officially registered property documents, enabling them to access bank loans and other financial services using their land as collateral.
According to the state government, Madhya Pradesh will become the first state in India to provide registered ownership documents to people living on residential land identified under the SVAMITVA Scheme.
Government to bear registration costs
Announcing the cabinet decisions, MSME Minister Chaitanya Kashyap said the SVAMITVA Scheme was launched by the central government to identify residential land holdings using drone surveys and satellite imagery.
Following the survey process, authorities identified 48.32 lakh private landholders and around 19 lakh government properties across all 55 districts of the state.
The cabinet has now approved issuing registered ownership documents to eligible beneficiaries. The state government will bear the cost of registration fees and local body cess associated with the process.
The state government took these decisions in the cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Registered documents to improve access to loans
Officials said that once beneficiaries receive registered ownership documents, they will be able to use their property records to secure loans and access various government and financial services more easily.
The government believes the move will strengthen property rights and improve economic opportunities for millions of families.
Students from classes 1 to 8 will receive stitched uniforms
The cabinet also approved a proposal from the School Education Department to provide ready-made school uniforms to students from Classes 1 to 8.
Until now, the government transferred ₹600 directly into students’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system to help purchase two school uniforms.
However, after receiving complaints about shortcomings in the existing system, the government decided to change the arrangement.
Uniforms to be procured through tender process
Under the new system, fabric will be purchased through a tender process involving garment manufacturers. The uniforms will then be stitched and distributed directly to students.
The government said the change is intended to ensure that all eligible students receive uniforms in a timely and standardised manner.
This follows an earlier reform in the state’s bicycle distribution programme, where the government also modified the delivery mechanism.
Cabinet reviews wheat procurement and Uniform Civil Code consultations
The cabinet meeting also reviewed wheat procurement operations in the state.
Officials informed ministers that Madhya Pradesh had procured the highest quantity of wheat in the country during the current procurement season.
The meeting also discussed consultations on the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The government said the process of collecting public suggestions and feedback is expected to be completed by July 30.
Key takeaways
- Madhya Pradesh will provide registered land ownership documents to 4.68 million beneficiaries under the SVAMITVA Scheme.
- The state government will spend approximately ₹3,800 crore and cover registration-related charges.
- Students from Classes 1 to 8 will receive stitched school uniforms instead of cash transfers.
- Fabric and uniforms will be procured and distributed through a formal tender-based system.
- The cabinet also reviewed wheat procurement and ongoing consultations on the Uniform Civil Code.
