Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Madhya Pradesh Begins Free Registration For 50 Lakh Rural Properties
Madhya Pradesh has started a program to give free legal ownership papers to many rural property owners.
The program is called the Swamitva Yojana.
It aims to cover about 50 lakh eligible properties.
These papers can show that a person legally owns a house or piece of land.
The papers may also help villagers seek bank loans using their property.
The first documents were given to people from Agar-Malwa and Raisen districts.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav attended the launch in Indore.
BJP leader Nitin Nabin also spoke about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday celebrations and government welfare programs.
Madhya Pradesh launched a statewide campaign for free registration of about 50 lakh eligible rural properties under the Swamitva Yojana.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said ownership documents could help rural residents use their homes and land for financial purposes, including obtaining loans.
The first registry was handed to Sitaram of Barod in Agar-Malwa district, followed by ownership rights for Makhansingh Gurjar of Raisen.
BJP National President Nitin Nabin defended celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday as Seva Diwas.
Nabin cited government welfare measures and credited Modi and Yadav with advancing rural property ownership.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh government, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, BJP National President Nitin Nabin, and rural property holders.
- What
- A statewide campaign offering free registration and ownership documents for around 50 lakh eligible rural properties under the Swamitva Yojana.
- When
- The campaign was launched on September 17; the event described in the article took place on Thursday.
- Where
- The launch event was held at Gandhi Maidan in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To provide rural residents with formal proof of ownership and enable them to use their properties for financial purposes, including seeking loans.
BJP and Government
Opposition
Prime Minister’s birthday celebrations
BJP and Government
Nitin Nabin defended celebrating Narendra Modi’s birthday as Seva Diwas, describing Modi as a public servant and citing welfare achievements.
Opposition
The Opposition questioned the celebration of Modi’s birthday as Seva Diwas.
Impact of the property campaign
BJP and Government
Government and BJP leaders said formal ownership documents would give villagers financial opportunities, self-respect, and long-awaited property rights.
Opposition
The article does not provide a specific Opposition position on the Swamitva Yojana itself.
- Scheme
- Swamitva Yojana
- Statewide target
- Around 50 lakh eligible rural properties
- Registration cost
- Free
- Launch location
- Gandhi Maidan, Indore
- First beneficiary
- Sitaram of Barod in Agar-Malwa district
- Second beneficiary
- Makhansingh Gurjar of Raisen
- Campaign launch date
- September 17