Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) - Adarsh Gram

What is Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) - Adarsh Gram?

The scheme aims to achieve integrated development of selected villages primarily through implementation of existing Central and State Government schemes in a convergent manner, ensuring access to quality services and infrastructure development in villages having SC population more than 40%.

Benefit

- **Gap-filling Fund:** ₹20,00,000/- per newly selected village for carrying out infrastructure developmental requirements which cannot be carried out through convergence with other schemes.- **Administrative Expenses**: ₹1,00,000/- per village for technical resource support, training and capacity building, awareness generation, publicity, and Management Information System development and maintenance.- **Additional Round Funding:** ₹9,50,000/- per village for Gap-filling component and ₹50,000/- for administrative expenses after completion of 5 years for continuous development.- **Convergence Support:** Access to 3 to 4 times of Gap-filling funds from existing Central and State Schemes or matching grants from State Governments.- **Infrastructure Development:** Development of adequate infrastructure necessary for socio-economic development including drinking water, sanitation, education, health, rural roads, housing, electricity facilities.- **Capacity Building:** Training and orientation programs for Village Level Convergence Committee members and other functionaries. ##### ***Disbursement*** - Direct transfer to State Governments and Union Territory Administrations, then to District Administrations. - Released in two installments - First installment (₹80,000/- or ₹40,000/- as applicable) immediately on selection of villages; Second installment (₹20,00,000/- or ₹9,50,000/- as applicable) after Village Development Plan finalization. - Administrative expenses released at beginni

Level

Central

Ministry / Dept.

Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

- The village must have more than 40% Scheduled Caste population as per the latest available Census data. - The village must have total population ≥ 500 as per the latest available Census data. - The village must be willing to participate in convergence implementation with other Central and State Go

Last verified

Recently

Benefits

- **Gap-filling Fund:** ₹20,00,000/- per newly selected village for carrying out infrastructure developmental requirements which cannot be carried out through convergence with other schemes.- **Administrative Expenses**: ₹1,00,000/- per village for technical resource support, training and capacity building, awareness generation, publicity, and Management Information System development and maintenance.- **Additional Round Funding:** ₹9,50,000/- per village for Gap-filling component and ₹50,000/- for administrative expenses after completion of 5 years for continuous development.- **Convergence Support:** Access to 3 to 4 times of Gap-filling funds from existing Central and State Schemes or matching grants from State Governments.- **Infrastructure Development:** Development of adequate infrastructure necessary for socio-economic development including drinking water, sanitation, education, health, rural roads, housing, electricity facilities.- **Capacity Building:** Training and orientation programs for Village Level Convergence Committee members and other functionaries. ##### ***Disbursement*** - Direct transfer to State Governments and Union Territory Administrations, then to District Administrations. - Released in two installments - First installment (₹80,000/- or ₹40,000/- as applicable) immediately on selection of villages; Second installment (₹20,00,000/- or ₹9,50,000/- as applicable) after Village Development Plan finalization. - Administrative expenses released at beginni

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   Step 1: Village Selection and Committee Formation

2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

   Check eligibility on web portal https://pmagy.gov.in for villages with more than 40% Scheduled Caste population and total population ≥ 500. Constitute Village Level Convergence Committee headed by Sarpanch including all Scheduled Caste Gram Panchayat members, Anganwadi Workers, ASHA workers, and line officials. Complete village registration on the centralized Management Information System portal with committee composition and demographic details.

3. Step 3: Online application — step 3

   Step 2: Need Assessment and Data Collection

4. Step 4: Online application — step 4

   Conduct comprehensive household-wise survey for all 50 socio-economic developmental monitorable indicators across 10 domains through Village Level Convergence Committee. Input collected data in Format I for village level data, Format II for infrastructural needs, and Format III-A for family and individual needs. Complete Format III-B as consolidation capturing all family and individual needs at village level with gap analysis.

5. Step 5: Online application — step 5

   Step 3: Village Development Plan Preparation and Approval

6. Step 6: Online application — step 6

   Prepare comprehensive Village Development Plan through auto-generation on portal based on inputs in all required formats. Present complete plan including infrastructure development, convergence planning, and Gap-filling requirements to Gram Sabha for formal approval. Obtain Gram Sabha resolution approving the Village Development Plan and upload approved plan with resolution on online portal.

7. Step 7: Online application — step 7

   Step 4: District Level Appraisal and Fund Release

8. Step 8: Online application — step 8

   Submit Gram Sabha approved Village Development Plan to District Level Project Appraisal cum Convergence Committee for technical appraisal and final approval. Receive first installment of ₹80,000/- for administrative expenses upon village selection to initiate capacity building and awareness activities. Obtain release of complete Gap-filling fund of ₹20,00,000/- after District Level Committee approval preferably in single installment.

9. Step 9: Online application — step 9

   Step 5: Implementation and Progress Monitoring

10. Step 10: Online application — step 10

    Execute approved infrastructure works using Gap-filling funds within 2 years while ensuring convergence with other Central and State schemes. Update monthly progress on infrastructure and individual needs fulfillment through Formats IV and V with real-time scoring in Format VI. Conduct annual social audit by Gram Sabha and submit progress reports, utilization certificates, and photographic evidence through online portal.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.