PM- AJAY

Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the welfare of Scheduled Caste (SC) population.

Launched in – 2021-22.

Launched by – Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

It has been framed after merging the 3 erstwhile schemes
- Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY)
- Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCA to SCSP)
- Babu Jagjivan Ram Chatrawas Yojana (BJRCY)

Objectives

- To increase the income of SC population by income generating schemes, skill development and infrastructure development.
- To reduce the poverty among the SC population and bring them above the poverty lines.
- To increase literacy and enrolment of SCs in schools and higher education institutions.

3 components

- Development of SC dominated villages into an ‘Adarsh Gram’.
- Grants-in-aid for district/state-level projects for socio-economic betterment of SCs.
- Construction of hostels in higher educational institutions.

Eligibility Criteria - For income generating and skill development schemes, the SC persons belonging to BPL category are eligible.

In case of infrastructure development, the villages having 50% or more SC population are eligible.

Coverage – It is implemented in 28 States/UTs.

Budget – It is Rs. 2050 crore for FY 2023-24.

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