Lucknow, Jan 18 (Reporter) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed the Revenue Department to complete land surveys for gharauni certificate in the villages within the stipulated time. During distribution of 45.35 lakh gharauni certificates to residents of over 29,000 villages, to expedite the process, the CM directed the department to collaborate with the Survey of India and seek assistance from 'Drone Didis' for drone-based surveys. He said, "Over 2.23 crore gharauni certificates have been prepared across India, with 1.50 crore created in UP alone. Of these, more than 55 lakh gharauni from 37,000 villages have already been distributed. On Saturday, an additional 45.35 lakh gharauni covering more than 29,000 villages were handed out. Yogi said that the initiative, aimed at reducing property disputes in villages, ensures legal ownership of homes through technology-driven drone surveys. He highlighted that earlier, powerful individuals would often encroach on the land of weaker villagers. "With the introduction of property cards, rightful ownership is now protected, and no one can illegally take possession," he added. The event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually. He also interacted with beneficiaries from four states and one Union Territory. Beneficiaries shared how receiving legal documents has made it easier to secure bank loans for businesses and resolve land disputes. At his official residence, the CM distributed property cards to several recipients and highlighted the transformative nature of the Swamitva Yojana. He emphasised that over 1 crore people in UP have already received property cards and the remaining 25,000 beneficiaries will be covered soon. He said, "This is the first time since independence that people in rural areas are being granted legal rights to their land." CM Yogi stated. He highlighted that the construction of a Gram Sachivalaya is currently underway in each of the 57,000 gram panchayats in the state, creating significant employment opportunities in every village. Yogi said, "These property cards are paving the way for new self-employment opportunities and boosting economic growth in the state. This initiative is expected to not only resolve revenue-related disputes but also accelerate economic development in rural areas." The event was attended by prominent officials, including Legislative Council Member Santosh Singh, MLA Neeraj Bora, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, Revenue Council Chairperson Anil Kumar, and Principal Secretary Revenue P Guru Prasad...////...