Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) - Adarsh Gram
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
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%.
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹20.0 L
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.
₹80.0K
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 beginning of financial year; Gap-filling funds released after Village Development Plan approval.
Gap-filling funds to be utilized within 2 years from date of release; convergent implementation continues for additional 3 years.
##### Conditions
_Villages must maintain Open Defecation Free status and achieve score of 70 or above on monitorable indicators for declaration as Adarsh Gram._
_Village Level Convergence Committee must conduct Need Assessment, data collection, gap analysis and prepare Village Development Plan in online mode._
_Village Development Plan must be approved by Gram Sabha and District Level Convergence Committee._
_State Governments and Union Territory Administrations must ensure convergence of at least 3 to 4 times of Gap-filling funds from other schemes._
_Monthly progress reporting on fulfilling infrastructure and individual needs through prescribed formats._
_Social audit by Gram Sabha at least once a year for transparency and better utilization._
_Real-time updating of progress in centralized Management Information System portal._
_Submission of utilization certificates in prescribed formats as per General Financial Rules 2017._
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Latest Census Data Proof Showing Scheduled Caste Population Percentage and Total Population.
- ✦Village Demographic Profile with Household-wise Survey Data.
- ✦Baseline Data for All 50 Monitorable Indicators across 10 Developmental Domains.
- ✦Village Boundary Map and Geographic Information.
- ✦List of All Scheduled Caste Members in Gram Panchayat.
- ✦Resolution for Constitution of Village Level Convergence Committee.
- ✦Need Assessment Report in Format I, II, III-A and III-B as per Portal Requirements.
- ✦Comprehensive Village Development Plan Generated through Online Portal.
- ✦Gram Sabha Resolution Approving Village Development Plan.
- ✦Gap Analysis Report for All Monitorable Indicators.
- ✦Convergence Plan with Other Central and State Government Schemes.
- ✦Action Plan for Infrastructure and Individual Needs (Format IV and V).
- ✦Baseline Status Report of All 50 Monitorable Indicators (Format VI).
- ✦District Level Project Appraisal cum Convergence Committee Approval Certificate.
- ✦Bank Account Details of Implementing Agency.
- ✦Utilization Certificate of Previous Installments (if Applicable).
- ✦Progress Report on Need Assessment and Village Development Plan Preparation Activities.
- ✦Monthly Progress Reports on Infrastructure and Individual Needs Fulfillment.
- ✦Updated Status of All 50 Monitorable Indicators.
- ✦Photographic Evidence of Completed Works.
- ✦Social Audit Reports Conducted by Gram Sabha.
- ✦Convergence Implementation Progress Reports.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
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. Conduct comprehensive household-wise survey for a
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹20.0 L