Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Garibi Mukt Gaon Yojana

On 4 July 2025, the Government of Rajasthan launched the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Garibi Mukt Gram Yojana.

The scheme aims to eliminate rural poverty through village-level targeted development, livelihood generation, and financial empowerment.

Aim and Objectives

Aspect	Details
Core Aim	To eliminate rural poverty one village at a time.
Target Group	Focuses on empowering BPL (Below Poverty Line) families.
Financial Support	Provides financial assistance, skill training, and linkages to self-employment opportunities.
Livelihood Focus	Promotes entrepreneurship, SHGs, and government support mechanisms for sustainable livelihoods.

Coverage and Implementation

Component	Details
First Phase Coverage	Covers 5,002 villages across Rajasthan.
District Coverage	Implemented in 41 districts.
Beneficiary Families	Initially identified 30,631 BPL families for support.
Development Approach	Focuses on village-based poverty eradication through livelihood and income enhancement measures.

PT Facts

BPL Families: Families identified as living below the officially defined poverty line.
SHGs: Self-Help Groups promote savings, credit access, and rural entrepreneurship.
Skill Training: Helps rural families improve employability and self-employment opportunities.
Rural Poverty Alleviation: Includes financial inclusion, livelihood support, and entrepreneurship promotion.

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