The Delhi government is set to issue digital property cards to residents living in ‘Lal Dora’ areas as part of the SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed the progress of the initiative on Tuesday and said the move would help resolve long-standing issues caused by the absence of organised and authentic property records.
During the review meeting, Gupta discussed the rollout of smart property cards and noted that residents of ‘Lal Dora’ regions have faced difficulties due to unclear ownership documentation. She said the creation of digital property records would provide greater security and transparency for property holders and help bring an end to documentation-related challenges.
According to the Delhi government, surveys have been completed in 48 villages under the SVAMITVA scheme, with digital property cards prepared for 30 villages. The Chief Minister said final cards are ready and eligible residents in these villages will soon receive digital proof of ownership for their residential properties.
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The government stated that surveys of 12,232 properties have been conducted so far, out of which 8,423 properties were found to be free from disputes. These dispute-free properties account for around 69 per cent of the surveyed properties, and the process of issuing smart property cards for these owners has begun.
The upcoming smart cards will be issued in high-quality PVC format and will include important property details such as the Property Identification Number (PID), date of issue, village, sub-division, district, occupant’s name, ownership share, total area, built-up and open area details, Bhu-Aadhaar number, co-occupant information and contact details. The cards will also feature QR codes for digital verification.
The SVAMITVA scheme, launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in 2020, aims to provide legal ownership records for rural residential properties through technology-based mapping. Under the scheme, ‘Lal Dora’ boundaries are first identified, followed by drone-based surveys and ground verification by revenue officials. Any discrepancies found during verification are sent to the Survey of India for correction before final records are prepared.
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