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PM-AJAY benefits 47.5 lakh people, transforms 16,759 villages: Govt
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.
PM-AJAY has benefited 47,59,399 people across 47,316 villages.
16,759 villages have been declared as Adarsh Grams with improved infrastructure.
46,782 development works have been completed, and 24,133 Village Development Plans prepared.
Rs 22.50 crore allocated for FY27 to build three hostels, accommodating 750 students.
The scheme uses a digital governance framework for transparent and effective monitoring.
- Who
- The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar
- What
- The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) scheme
- Where
- Across India, focusing on Scheduled Caste-majority villages
- When
- Ongoing, with specific allocations for FY27
- Why
- To promote socio-economic empowerment, poverty reduction, and inclusive development
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.”
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