Overview

• India presented the SVAMITVA scheme and Gram Manchitra platform as scalable models of technology-driven rural governance at the World Bank Land Conference 2025.
• SVAMITVA has surveyed over 68,000 square kilometers, issued property cards, and unlocked Rs 1.16 trillion in land value, significantly improving rural livelihoods and empowering women.
• Gram Manchitra, a geospatial planning tool, enables data-driven, localized development plans, promoting climate resilience and infrastructure planning at the village level.
• India’s Ministry of Panchayati Raj led key sessions, including 'Securing Land Rights for a Billion People,' showcasing an end-to-end approach to land governance through drone surveys and legal reforms.
• The conference concluded with widespread international interest in replicating India’s initiatives, highlighting its growing influence in shaping global rural development policies.