Rural Residents Gain Land Ownership Through SVAMITVA Scheme – A Major Step Toward Economic Strength – Finance Minister OP Choudhary

Raipur, January 18

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually distributed 6.5 million property cards across 50,000 villages under the SVAMITVA Scheme. On this occasion, a district-level program was organized at Ambikapur PG College Auditorium in Surguja district, where Finance Minister and District In-Charge Minister OP Choudhary participated as the chief guest. He handed over property cards to 471 beneficiaries in the district and extended his best wishes.

Empowering Rural Residents Through Land Ownership
Finance Minister OP Choudhary stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 6.5 million beneficiaries across 50,000 villages are being provided with property cards. He described the SVAMITVA Scheme as a historic initiative aimed at granting land ownership rights to rural residents. This scheme will enable villagers to use property cards to secure loans from banks, ensuring their economic empowerment while also resolving land-related disputes.

He further mentioned that under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the government is fulfilling its promises. Farmers’ bonus payments were transferred directly into their accounts, and under the Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana, devotees are getting the opportunity to visit Ayodhya Dham. Additionally, the government has resumed the survey process for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) to ensure no deserving family is left out.

For women’s empowerment, the Mahitari Vandan Yojana has been introduced, under which women beneficiaries will receive paperless loans of up to ₹25,000 under the Shakti Vandan Yojana through banks.

Surguja’s Development is a Priority
Minister OP Choudhary emphasized the government’s commitment to the holistic development of Surguja. He mentioned that significant funds have been allocated for various development projects and assured that the upcoming state budget will include more initiatives for Surguja district.

Under the SVAMITVA Scheme, 471 beneficiaries across six tehsils in Surguja district received property cards:

Ambikapur Tehsil – 283 beneficiaries
Udaipur Tehsil – 50 beneficiaries
Lakhanpur Tehsil – 40 beneficiaries
Sitapur Tehsil – 21 beneficiaries
Batauli Tehsil – 14 beneficiaries
Lundra Tehsil – 20 beneficiaries
Darima Tehsil – 43 beneficiaries
During the event, Ambikapur MLA Rajesh Agrawal also addressed the gathering.

Other Highlights from the Event
Minister OP Choudhary inspected various departmental stalls set up at the venue and pledged support for the “Child Marriage-Free Chhattisgarh” campaign.

Several dignitaries were present, including:

Chhattisgarh State Youth Commission Chairman Vishwajit Singh Tomar
District Collector Vilas Bhoskar
SP Yogesh Patel
Large numbers of beneficiaries and citizens
Honoring State Youth Festival Winners
Finance Minister OP Choudhary honored the rock band from the College of Music, which secured second place in the State Youth Festival. He appreciated their achievement and announced a financial reward of ₹25,000.

Proposal for Library Construction on Nalanda Campus Model
During an interaction with the youth, Minister OP Choudhary discussed their request for a library modeled after the Nalanda Campus in Surguja. He revealed that the state government has decided to establish similar libraries in 13 urban areas, a move welcomed by the youth.

Distribution of Beneficiary-Oriented Items
During the event, various welfare schemes’ benefits were distributed:

5 beneficiaries received Ayushman Bharat health cards
5 beneficiaries received water pumps
5 beneficiaries received new Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs)
5 beneficiaries received ATM cards
5 beneficiaries received power sprayers
5 beneficiaries received caste certificates
35 beneficiaries under PMAY received house keys and wall clocks
10 pregnant women received nutrition kits
10 women trained in housekeeping under the PM Skill Development Scheme received certificates
Additionally, various other beneficiaries were provided.