Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute over 65 lakh property cards to rural land owners, with a cumulative property value of Rs 135 lakh crore. These cards from the SVAMITVA Scheme will aid in obtaining bank loans and ease property-related disputes. Beneficiaries span across 50,000 villages in 10 states and two Union Territories. The success of the scheme is set to be showcased internationally.
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