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News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
After Pahalgam Attack, Modi Govt Scales Up Grassroots Push In J&K With 970 Panchayat Bhawans
The plan is to flood the rural and remote landscape with visible, active governance infrastructure and make enhanced outreach In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Narendra Modi government has now doubled down on its grassroots administrative expansion in Jammu & Kashmir. The strategic move is aimed at increasing the presence of the administration through political participation which may, in a way, deter youth radicalisation and cut off recruitment pathways for OGWs (Overground Workers) of terror outfits. In an instance of massive infrastructure rollout under the Support for Panchayat Infrastructure programme in J&K, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has approved a staggering 970 Gram Panchayat (GP) Bhawans for construction in the 2024–25 cycle alone, along with 1,606 community service centres with digitally equipped infrastructure. The government has sanctioned Rs 216 crore for current projects, which are in different phases of implementation. A team of Union government officers led by a senior officer from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) will be in J&K on Monday to make further outreach in the region and take stock of the situation. Of all the sanctioned infrastructure, 470 GP Bhawans were carried over from the previous year, which includes 330 Bhawans as already completed, and 140 under active construction. An additional 500 new GP Bhawans have been sanctioned this year, of which 370 have already been tendered out. Land identification for 130 of these has also been completed, said the official document, exclusively accessed by News 18. The plan is to flood the rural and remote landscape with visible, active governance infrastructure and make enhanced outreach. To accelerate pace and to keep track of the work, the MoPR has instructed its CB Division teams to verify physical progress of at least 20 per cent of these projects before further release of funds. Parallelly, another major push is underway for digital integration at the village level across the region. The government has approved 1,606 Common Service Centre (CSC) co-locations within GP Bhawans to promote digital governance and efficient citizen services access. Of the 1,106 CSCs carried over from 2023–24, 926 are now functional in the area, with 180 expected to be operational soon. Another 500 new CSCs have been approved for the current year, with 370 tendered and land identified for 130. For this phase, the UT administration has received approval for 680 CSC co-locations, backed by Rs 68.67 crore in funding. In administrative and strategic terms, this is more than an infrastructure update for the J&K. It is a visible assertion of state authority in high-risk zones. With security forces tackling militants and their backers on the ground, these administrative centres are being designed to take on the longer battle of increasing governance, countering misinformation, and turning the tide on radicalisation. First Published: July 07, 2025, 10:01 IST
The Print
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
India set to lead global land reform talks at World Bank headquarters
Led by Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), and comprising of Joint Secretary, MoPR Alok Prem Nagar, Additional Surveyor General, Survey of India Shailesh Kumar Sinha, along with senior officials from Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, the delegation will present its flagship SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme at two key sessions during the upcoming international forum on land governance. New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): A high-level Indian delegation is set to present its SVAMITVA Scheme and Gram Manchitra platform at the World Bank Land Conference 2025, taking place from May 5-8 at the World Bank Headquarters in the US capital of Washington DC, the Panchayati Raj Ministry said in a statement Sunday. This year's World Bank Land Conference, themed 'Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action: Moving from Awareness to Action', will bring together global leaders, policymakers, experts and development partners to explore strategies for securing land tenure, modernising land administration for sustainable development and climate-responsive governance. Under India's flagship SVAMITVA Scheme that provides legal ownership of rural properties using drones and geospatial technology, property cards to over 24.4 million households across 1.6 lakh villages have been issued, mapping over 100 million property parcels and unlocking an estimated USD 1.162 trillion (approximately 100 crores) in land value. India will play a key role at the World Bank Land Conference 2025, wherein the SVAMITVA Scheme will be spotlighted as a transformative model of rural empowerment through drone mapping, high-accuracy geospatial data, and platforms like Gram Manchitra for climate-aligned planning. With applications in tax administration, infrastructure, and disaster preparedness, SVAMITVA exemplifies inclusive, tech-driven governance. India's leadership in digital land reforms and its commitment to South-South collaboration will be central to the global dialogue on scalable and people-centric land solutions. The conference agenda includes high-level plenary sessions, regional workshops, thematic exchanges, and an innovation expo, all focused on accelerating secure land access, modernising land administration systems, and driving climate-responsive governance. Sessions will highlight best practices, operational strategies, and cutting-edge research on scaling up land tenure reforms, promoting the use of geospatial technologies, and building resilience in the face of climate challenges. Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj Vivek Bharadwaj, will represent India as a Country Champion in the Plenary Session on 'Good Practices and Challenges in Land Tenure and Governance Reform' wherein SVAMITVA Scheme's impact on rural property rights, women's empowerment, and dispute resolution, contributing to global discussions on SDG Target 1.4.2 (Proportion of total adult population with secure tenure rights to land, (a) with legally recognized documentation, and (b) who perceive their rights to land as secure, by sex and type of tenure) will be discussed. Alok Prem Nagar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, will lead a Technical Session on 'Establishing the Land Foundation for Climate Action and Disaster Risk Management' wherein India's Gram Manchitra platform, which utilizes SVAMITVA's high-resolution spatial data to support village-level planning, solar energy site selection, disaster mitigation and rural development will be showcased. India's participation in the 2025 World Bank Land Conference marks a significant milestone in global rural land governance. In March 2025, India hosted a six-day International Workshop on Land Governance with delegates from 22 countries, where SVAMITVA drew strong interest for its digital mapping and geospatial approach, with several nations expressing intent to collaborate. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
India set to lead World Bank's global land reform talks in Washington
A high-level Indian delegation is set to present its transformative SVAMITVA Scheme and Gram Manchitra platform at the World Bank Land Conference 2025, taking place from May 5 to 8 at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. Led by Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj, and comprising of Joint Secretary, MoPR, Alok Prem Nagar, Additional Surveyor General, Survey of India Shailesh Kumar Sinha, the delegation will present its flagship SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme at two key sessions during the upcoming international forum on land governance. This year's World Bank Land Conference, themed "Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action: Moving from Awareness to Action", will bring together global leaders, policymakers, experts and development partners to explore strategies for securing land tenure, modernising land administration for sustainable development and climate-responsive governance, the statement said. Under India's flagship SVAMITVA Scheme that provides legal ownership of rural properties using drones and geospatial technology, property cards to over 24.4 million households across 1.6 lakh villages have been issued, mapping over 100 million property parcels and unlocking an estimated $1.162 trillion (approx Rs 100 crore) in land value. India will play a key role at the World Bank Land Conference 2025, wherein the SVAMITVA Scheme will be spotlighted as a transformative model of rural empowerment through drone mapping, high-accuracy geospatial data, and platforms like Gram Manchitra for climate-aligned planning. With applications in tax administration, infrastructure, and disaster preparedness, SVAMITVA exemplifies inclusive, tech-driven governance. India's leadership in digital land reforms and its commitment to South-South collaboration will be central to the global dialogue on scalable and people-centric land solutions. The conference agenda includes high-level plenary sessions, regional workshops, thematic exchanges, and an innovation expo, all focused on accelerating secure land access, modernising land administration systems, and driving climate-responsive governance. Sessions will highlight best practices, operational strategies, and cutting-edge research to scale up reforms in land tenure, promote the use of geospatial technologies, and build resilience in the face of climate challenges. The Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, will represent India as a Country Champion in the Plenary Session on "Good Practices and Challenges in Land Tenure and Governance Reform", wherein the SVAMITVA Scheme's impact on rural property rights, women's empowerment, and dispute resolution, will be shared, contributing to global discussions on SDG Target. Joint Secretary Nagar will lead a Technical Session on "Establishing the Land Foundation for Climate Action and Disaster Risk Management", wherein India's Gram Manchitra platform, which utilises SVAMITVA's high-resolution spatial data to support village-level planning, solar energy site selection, disaster mitigation and rural development will be showcased.
Times of Oman
04-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
India set to lead global land reform talks at World Bank headquarters
New Delhi: A high-level Indian delegation is set to present its SVAMITVA Scheme and Gram Manchitra platform at the World Bank Land Conference 2025, taking place from May 5-8 at the World Bank Headquarters in the US capital of Washington DC, the Panchayati Raj Ministry said in a statement Sunday. Led by Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), and comprising of Joint Secretary, MoPR Alok Prem Nagar, Additional Surveyor General, Survey of India Shailesh Kumar Sinha, along with senior officials from Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, the delegation will present its flagship SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme at two key sessions during the upcoming international forum on land governance. This year's World Bank Land Conference, themed "Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action: Moving from Awareness to Action", will bring together global leaders, policymakers, experts and development partners to explore strategies for securing land tenure, modernising land administration for sustainable development and climate-responsive governance. Under India's flagship SVAMITVA Scheme that provides legal ownership of rural properties using drones and geospatial technology, property cards to over 24.4 million households across 1.6 lakh villages have been issued, mapping over 100 million property parcels and unlocking an estimated USD 1.162 trillion (approximately 100 crores) in land value. India will play a key role at the World Bank Land Conference 2025, wherein the SVAMITVA Scheme will be spotlighted as a transformative model of rural empowerment through drone mapping, high-accuracy geospatial data, and platforms like Gram Manchitra for climate-aligned planning. With applications in tax administration, infrastructure, and disaster preparedness, SVAMITVA exemplifies inclusive, tech-driven governance. India's leadership in digital land reforms and its commitment to South-South collaboration will be central to the global dialogue on scalable and people-centric land solutions. The conference agenda includes high-level plenary sessions, regional workshops, thematic exchanges, and an innovation expo, all focused on accelerating secure land access, modernising land administration systems, and driving climate-responsive governance. Sessions will highlight best practices, operational strategies, and cutting-edge research on scaling up land tenure reforms, promoting the use of geospatial technologies, and building resilience in the face of climate challenges. Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj Vivek Bharadwaj, will represent India as a Country Champion in the Plenary Session on "Good Practices and Challenges in Land Tenure and Governance Reform" wherein SVAMITVA Scheme's impact on rural property rights, women's empowerment, and dispute resolution, contributing to global discussions on SDG Target 1.4.2 (Proportion of total adult population with secure tenure rights to land, (a) with legally recognized documentation, and (b) who perceive their rights to land as secure, by sex and type of tenure) will be discussed. Alok Prem Nagar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, will lead a Technical Session on "Establishing the Land Foundation for Climate Action and Disaster Risk Management" wherein India's Gram Manchitra platform, which utilizes SVAMITVA's high-resolution spatial data to support village-level planning, solar energy site selection, disaster mitigation and rural development will be showcased. India's participation in the 2025 World Bank Land Conference marks a significant milestone in global rural land governance. In March 2025, India hosted a six-day International Workshop on Land Governance with delegates from 22 countries, where SVAMITVA drew strong interest for its digital mapping and geospatial approach, with several nations expressing intent to collaborate.
The Print
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
India to showcase SVAMITVA scheme at World Bank Land Conference
The conference, themed 'Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action: Moving from Awareness to Action,' is scheduled to be held from May 5 to May 8. According to an official, a delegation led by Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj Vivek Bharadwaj, comprising of Joint Secretary, MoPR, Alok Prem Nagar, and Additional Surveyor General (Policy & Coordination), Survey of India, Shailesh Kumar Sinha, will represent India at the World Bank headquarters in Washington DC. New Delhi, May 4 (PTI) India's SVAMITVA scheme -– a massive project to digitalise land records — will be in global focus at the World Bank Land Conference that begins on Monday in the US capital. The gathering will bring together global leaders, policymakers, experts and development partners to explore strategies to secure land tenure and land-use management to support climate resilience and sustainable development, the official said. According to the Panchayati Raj Ministry, under SVAMITVA — Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas — efforts are underway to determine legal ownership of property in rural areas using drone and geospatial technology. So far, under the scheme, property cards have been issued to 24.4 million households across over 1.6 lakh villages, and more than 100 million property parcels' mapping has been done. As per Ministry data, the scheme has unlocked an estimated USD 1.162 trillion in land value. On Tuesday, the Indian delegation will participate in the plenary session on 'Good Practices and Challenges in Land Tenure and Governance Reform.' The session will open with a global update on land tenure and will feature high-level exchanges among leaders from participating countries, focusing on scalable solutions for land governance and tenure reform. On Thursday, they will participate in a session on 'Establishing the Land Foundation for Climate Action and Disaster Risk Management.' The Indian delegation will showcase the country's innovative use of high-resolution spatial data generated under the SVAMITVA Scheme through the Gram Manchitra platform — a powerful geospatial planning tool supporting village-level planning, solar energy site selection, disaster risk mitigation, and rural infrastructure development. The agenda of the conference includes regional workshops, thematic exchanges, and an innovation expo, focused on accelerating secure land access, modernising land administration systems, and driving climate-responsive governance. The SVAMITVA scheme involves high-resolution drone mapping, a nationwide CORS network ensuring 5 cm accuracy, and platforms like Gram Manchitra that enable climate-aligned village planning. PTI AO VN VN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
