India to Showcase SVAMITVA Scheme at World Bank Land Conference 2025

Current Context: The World Bank Land Conference 2025 was held from May 5 to May 8, 2025, at the World Bank Headquarters, Washington, D.C.

Conference Details

• Organizer: World Bank, bringing together 1,000+ global experts in land governance.
• Chairperson: Led by senior World Bank officials, including land policy specialists.
• Theme: "Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action: Moving from Awareness to Action".
• Aim: To scale up land sector initiatives, investments, and policy reforms supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation.

India’s Highlights:

• Showcased SVAMITVA Scheme, mapping 68,000 sq. km and unlocking ₹1.16 trillion in land value.
• Presented Gram Manchitra Platform, a GIS-based planning tool for climate resilience and disaster preparedness.
• Led by Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, India was recognized as a Country Champion.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the World Bank Land Conference 2025 held?
a) Geneva, Switzerland
b) New York, USA
c) Washington, D.C., USA
d) Paris, France

Answer: c) The conference was held at the World Bank Headquarters, located in Washington, D.C.