The Scheme of Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY), which is now being implemented as 'Adarsh Gram' component of the Scheme of Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY), has been designed with an area based approach, wherein villages having high density of Scheduled Castes (SCs) populations are taken up for holistic development. In order to cater to more SC population, the selection criteria for villages has been recently revised in 2022-23 from 'more than 50%' SC population to 'more than 40%'.

For such SC persons who are not residing in villages selected under the Adarsh Gram component of the Scheme of PM-AJAY, provisions are available under the other two components of this scheme, namely, 'Grants-in-aid' and 'Hostel' components, wherein central assistance is available for comprehensive livelihood projects, skill development as well as infrastructure including hostels, for persons belonging to Scheduled Castes.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Ramdas Athawale in a written reply in Lok Sabha, today.

 

 

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