SVAMITVA Scheme a Global Model of Citizen-Centric Governance: Dr. Jitendra Singh
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Scheme Recognised as Global Model
- Event: Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired a high-level meeting of the Survey of India in New Delhi.
- Key Highlight: SVAMITVA scheme hailed as a global model of citizen-centric governance, enabling citizens to self-map land and reducing dependence on traditional revenue systems.
- Survey of India Contributions: Technical support to key missions – AMRUT, Smart Cities, and NAKSHA.
- Technological Advancements: Future integration of AI & Machine Learning for upgraded mapping technologies.
- International Cooperation: MoUs signed with Russia and Nigeria; six more under progress.
- Mapping Targets:
- High-resolution topographical mapping by 2030.
- 5–10 cm resolution for urban/rural areas.
- 50–100 cm resolution for forests/wastelands.
- Strategic Shift: Transformation from traditional map production to geo-spatial enabler.
- Planned Initiative: National workshop to showcase Survey of India’s capabilities and innovations.
Updated - August 12, 2025 4:46 PM | News On Air
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