Haryana Becomes First State to Complete 100% Drone Mapping under SVAMITVA
Haryana has achieved full coverage of rural residential areas using drone technology to provide property cards to villagers.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Haryana is the first state to achieve 100% drone mapping under SVAMITVA.
- SVAMITVA provides 'Record of Rights' to village household owners.
- Helps in reducing property disputes and enables access to bank loans.
- Uses high-resolution drone technology for accurate mapping.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| State PCS / PSC | Very High | 6–10 | Both central and state schemes are tested extensively in state PCS papers. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Very High | 5–8 | Government schemes are one of the most tested topics in SSC CGL and CHSL GK sections. |
| Banking (IBPS / SBI) | High | 4–6 | Financial inclusion schemes, Jan Dhan, PMSBY, and credit guarantee schemes are key banking exam topics. |
| UPSC / State PCS | High | 8–12 | UPSC tests implementation, target beneficiaries, and outcomes — not just scheme names. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Scheme: full name, ministry, launch date, objective
- Financial figures: allocation, beneficiaries reached so far
- Eligibility: who can benefit (age, income, gender, area)
- Implementing agency: central, state, or both
- Related amendments or extensions: any recent modifications to the scheme
Practice Questions
Q1. Which state is the first to complete 100% drone mapping under the SVAMITVA scheme?
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
Explanation: Haryana has become the first state to complete 100% drone mapping under the SVAMITVA scheme.
Q2. What does the 'S' in SVAMITVA stand for?
- Social
- Sustainable
- Survey
- Scheme
Explanation: SVAMITVA stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas.
How to Prepare Government Schemes for Government Exams
Create a scheme log: Name | Ministry | Target | Key Feature. Add every new scheme as it appears. Review this weekly.
Focus on 'Flagship' schemes: PM-KISAN, PMAY, Ayushman Bharat, PM SVANidhi. These generate the most questions.
For UPSC, understand the policy objective behind the scheme — income support, housing, health insurance. The 'why' matters more than the name.
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