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PM-AJAY benefits 47.5 lakh people, transforms 16,759 villages: Govt

PM-AJAY benefits 47.5 lakh people, transforms 16,759 villages: Govt
PM-AJAY benefits over 47.5 lakh people, transforms 16,759 villages: Govt · thehansindia.com

The government has a special program called PM-AJAY to help people from Scheduled Caste communities.

This program has helped over 47.5 lakh people and improved 16,759 villages by building better infrastructure and providing services.

The program also supports education by building hostels for students.

The government uses technology to manage and track the progress of these projects to ensure everything is done correctly and transparently.

The goal is to reduce poverty and create better living conditions for these communities.

Key facts

Total Beneficiaries
47,59,399
Villages Covered
47,316
Adarsh Grams Declared
16,759
Development Works Completed
46,782
Village Development Plans Prepared
24,133
Funds Allocated for FY27
Rs 22.50 crore
Hostel Projects
3 (including 2 for girls)
Students to be Accommodated
750

Quotes

Dr. Virendra Kumar

Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment

“PM-AJAY plays a crucial role in addressing socio-economic disparities through focused interventions, collaborative efforts towards empowering SC individuals and promoting inclusive growth.”
thehansindia.com

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