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The Karnataka government has sought permission from the Union ministry of civil aviation to conduct drone surveys in 353 villages located near airports, defence zones, and other high-security areas. The initiative is part of the state's effort to complete the SVAMITVA scheme, which aims to generate ownership records for rural properties through drone mapping. With surveys already conducted in over twenty-three thousand villages and draft property cards prepared, the state awaits clearance to proceed with the remaining sensitive locations.
Karnataka has formally approached the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation to secure approval for conducting drone-based property surveys in 353 sensitive villages. These areas fall within restricted airspace due to proximity to airports, military installations, and strategic zones, and thus require Central clearance before any drone activity can commence. Advertisement
This move is aligned with the state's goal to finalise property mapping across all villages under the SVAMITVA scheme by early 2026. The scheme, launched to provide legal ownership to residents of rural India, employs drones for precise mapping of properties and village layouts. Karnataka officials stated that mapping has already been completed in more than twenty-three thousand villages across the state.
According to state authorities, the Survey of India and the Survey Settlement and Land Records (SSLR) department have jointly submitted the request to the civil aviation ministry. Officials expressed optimism that approval would soon be granted, possibly with certain operational conditions in place to address security sensitivities.
The SSLR department reported that draft property cards have already been generated for over a million residences in approximately four thousand villages. These cards are being issued following detailed field verification, which includes surveying of residential plots, property boundaries, and internal layouts such as drainage lines.
Officials added that villagers are given the opportunity to review and suggest corrections before final property cards are issued. The entire process includes comparing drone data with field records and panchayat documentation to ensure accuracy and transparency.
Once the ministry grants approval for the restricted villages, Karnataka plans to immediately begin the pending drone surveys to meet the project's completion timeline. The state anticipates a smooth rollout, with corrective measures built into the verification stage to resolve any discrepancies in property records.
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