Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana

Description
With a view to enabling an area-based development approach, a new scheme Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana PMAGY was launched during 2009-10. The Scheme aims at integrated development of Scheduled Castes majority villages. The principal objective of PMAGY is the integrated development of SC majority Villages: a Primarily through convergent implementation of the relevant Central and State/UT Government Schemes; and b By taking up identified activities, which do not get covered under the existing Central and State Government Schemes, through ‘Gap-filling’ funds provided as Central Assistance to the extent of ₹20,00,000/- per village. The implementation of the Scheme was started on Pilot basis in 2009-10 and a total of 1000 villages was selected from 05 States namely Tamil Nadu 225 , Rajasthan 225 , Bihar 225 , Himachal Pradesh 225 and Assam 100 were selected for this phase. All these 1000 villages have so far been declared as ‘Adarsh Gram’ by the respective State Governments. The vision of an ‘Adarsh Gram' An ‘Adarsh Gram’ is one wherein people have access to various basic services so that the minimum needs of all the sections of society are fully met and disparities are reduced to a minimum. These villages would have all such infrastructure and their residents will have access to all such basic services that are necessary for a dignified living, creating thereby an environment in which everyone is enabled to utilize her/his potential to the fullest.

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Benefits
• > **Holistic Village Development**
• Focuses on Scheduled Caste (SC)-majority villages.
• Aims to transform them into model villages with access to all basic services.
• > **Financial Support**
• ₹20 lakh per village for filling critical gaps in infrastructure and services.
• > **Village Development Plan (VDP)**
• A custom 5-year development plan based on baseline survey and needs.
• > **Convergence of Schemes**
• Integrates multiple central/state schemes like PMAY-G, MGNREGS, Ujjwala, SBM, etc.
• > **Infrastructure Improvements**
• Roads, electricity, sanitation, water, healthcare, schools, Anganwadis, etc.
• > **Social Empowerment**
• Promotes social harmony, inclusion, and awareness among SC communities.
• > **Monitoring Framework**
• Tracks progress across 50+ indicators in education, health, livelihoods, etc.
• > **No Direct Cash Benefit**
• Individuals benefit indirectly through improved village facilities and access to schemes.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Village must have ≥50% Scheduled Caste (SC) population, but villages with ≥40% SC population may also be included in some states.
2. The village must be recognized in the latest Census data.
3. Ideally villages with ≥500 total population.
4. Villages already covered under PMAGY earlier phases may not be reselected.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Submission of Village Profile and Convergence Committee Details
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Step 1: Submission of Village Profile and Convergence Committee Details

Step 2: Step 2: Only for - Assessment and Submission of Infrastructure Requirements and reparation of the Estimated Action Plan
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Step 2: Only for - Assessment and Submission of Infrastructure Requirements and reparation of the Estimated Action Plan

Step 3: Step 2: Only for - Household Survey to Identify Individual Needs and Mapping of Schemes to Identified Beneficiaries
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Step 2: Only for - Household Survey to Identify Individual Needs and Mapping of Schemes to Identified Beneficiaries

Step 4: Step 3: Formulation and Approval of Village Development Plan (VDP)
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Step 3: Formulation and Approval of Village Development Plan (VDP)

Step 5: Step 4: Implementation of Development Activities and Progress Reporting
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Step 4: Implementation of Development Activities and Progress Reporting

Step 6: Step 5: Declaration of the Village as “Adarsh Gram”
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For the Step 2- User can procedure either one for following plans:
All the formal can be downloaded or accessible from Official document (page 30 onwards).

Required Documents
• Village Development Plan (VDP).
• Bank Account Details (for Implementing Agencies).
• Details of the Village PMAGY Convergence Committee.
• Data on Percentage of Households Having Access to the Following Domains (as per prescribed format):

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY)?
A: The main objective of PMAGY is the **integrated development of Scheduled Caste (SC) majority villages** through the convergent implementation of existing schemes and additional support using **gap-filling funds** for unmet needs.

Q: When was the PMAGY launched and in which states was it initially implemented?
A: PMAGY was **launched in 2009-10** on a **pilot basis** in 1,000 villages across **five states**: Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Assam.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for a village to be selected under PMAGY?
A: Villages must:

- Have more than **50% SC population**.- Have a **total population greater than 500.** Selection is done in **descending order** based on the percentage of SC population.

Q: What is the vision of an ‘Adarsh Gram’?
A: An **Adarsh Gram** is a model village where all residents have access to **basic services** like housing, sanitation, health, education, employment, and **no caste-based discrimination**, enabling them to live a life of dignity.

Q: What kind of financial support is provided under PMAGY?
A: Each selected village receives **₹20 lakh** as **Central Assistance** under PMAGY for **gap-filling activities** not covered by existing schemes. The balance amount of **₹**1 lakh per village would be for administrative and other expenses

Q: What are the key focus areas of development under PMAGY?
A: Development under **PMAGY** focuses on:

- Physical infrastructure (roads, electricity, water)
- Sanitation &amp; environment
- Social infrastructure and human development
- Livelihood and skill development
- Social harmony and dignity

Q: Are only Central Government schemes used for development under PMAGY?
A: No. PMAGY emphasizes **convergent implementation** of both **Central and State/UT** **Government schemes**, along with **gap-filling funds** to cover uncovered areas.

Q: What is meant by ‘gap-filling’ under PMAGY?
A: ‘Gap-filling’ refers to **activities and needs** of the village that are **not covered under existing schemes.** PMAGY provides funds specifically to fulfill these **unmet needs.**
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Q: What are the benefits to residents of a PMAGY village?
A: **Residents benefit from:**

- All-weather roads, safe drinking water, electricity
- Sanitary living conditions and solid waste management
- Functional schools, Anganwadi centers, health centers
- Skill training, employment opportunities, and social equality

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Q: How does PMAGY promote social harmony and inclusion?
A: The scheme works to eliminate **untouchability, caste-based discrimination**, and promotes **dignity, equal rights**, and **active community participation** through institutions like Gram Sabha, Mahila Mandals, and Youth Clubs.