Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) - Adarsh Gram 2026: ₹20 Lakh Gap‑fund per Village

At a glance

About the scheme

PM‑AJAY Adarsh Gram aims for integrated development of SC‑dominated villages through convergence of central and state schemes, focusing on 50 socio‑economic indicators across 10 domains such as water, sanitation, education, health, roads, housing, electricity, agriculture, financial inclusion, digitisation and livelihood.

Benefits

• Gap‑filling Fund: ₹20,00,000/- per newly selected village for carrying out infrastructure developmental requirements which cannot be carried out through convergence with other schemes.
• Administrative Expenses: ₹1,00,000/- per village for technical resource support, training and capacity building, awareness generation, publicity, and Management Information System development and maintenance.
• Additional Round Funding: ₹9,50,000/- per village for Gap‑filling component and ₹50,000/- for administrative expenses after completion of 5 years for continuous development.
• Convergence Support: Access to 3 to 4 times of Gap‑filling funds from existing Central and State Schemes or matching grants from State Governments.
• Infrastructure Development: Development of adequate infrastructure necessary for socio‑economic development including drinking water, sanitation, education, health, rural roads, housing, electricity facilities.
• Capacity Building: Training and orientation programs for Village Level Convergence Committee members and other functionaries.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• The village must have more than 40% Scheduled Caste population as per the latest available Census data.
• The village must have total population ≥ 500 as per the latest available Census data.
• The village must be willing to participate in convergence implementation with other Central and State Government schemes.
• The village must constitute Village Level Convergence Committee headed by Sarpanch or Pradhan of the village.
• The village must complete Need Assessment exercise for all 50 monitorable indicators across 10 developmental domains.
• The village must prepare comprehensive Village Development Plan through online portal https://pmagy.gov.in.
• The village must obtain approval of Village Development Plan from Gram Sabha.
• The village must get Village Development Plan approved by District Level Project Appraisal cum Convergence Committee.
• The village should commit to utilize Gap‑filling funds within 2 years from date of release.
• The village should agree to continue convergent implementation for additional 3 years after fund utilization period.

Who cannot apply

• Villages not meeting minimum Scheduled Caste population criteria of 40% or total population criteria of 500 are not eligible.
• Villages unwilling to participate in convergence implementation are excluded.
• Villages unable to constitute Village Level Convergence Committee are not eligible.

Documents required

• Latest Census Data Proof Showing Scheduled Caste Population Percentage and Total Population.
• Village Demographic Profile with Household‑wise Survey Data.
• Baseline Data for All 50 Monitorable Indicators across 10 Developmental Domains.
• Village Boundary Map and Geographic Information.
• List of All Scheduled Caste Members in Gram Panchayat.
• Resolution for Constitution of Village Level Convergence Committee.
• Need Assessment Report in Format I, II, III‑A and III‑B as per Portal Requirements.
• Comprehensive Village Development Plan Generated through Online Portal.
• Gram Sabha Resolution Approving Village Development Plan.
• Gap Analysis Report for All Monitorable Indicators.
• Convergence Plan with Other Central and State Government Schemes.
• Action Plan for Infrastructure and Individual Needs (Format IV and V).
• Baseline Status Report of All 50 Monitorable Indicators (Format VI).
• District Level Project Appraisal cum Convergence Committee Approval Certificate.
• Bank Account Details of Implementing Agency.
• Utilization Certificate of Previous Installments (if Applicable).
• Progress Report on Need Assessment and Village Development Plan Preparation Activities.
• Monthly Progress Reports on Infrastructure and Individual Needs Fulfillment.
• Updated Status of All 50 Monitorable Indicators.
• Photographic Evidence of Completed Works.
• Social Audit Reports Conducted by Gram Sabha.
• Convergence Implementation Progress Reports.

How to apply

1. 1Village Selection and Committee Formation – Check eligibility on web portal https://pmagy.gov.in for villages with >40% SC population and total population ≥500; constitute Village Level Convergence Committee headed by Sarpanch including all SC Gram Panchayat members, Anganwadi Workers, ASHA workers, and line officials; complete village registration on the centralized MIS portal with committee composition and demographic details.
2. 2Need Assessment and Data Collection – Conduct comprehensive household‑wise survey for all 50 socio‑economic developmental monitorable indicators across 10 domains through Village Level Convergence Committee; input collected data in Format I (village level data), Format II (infrastructural needs) and Format III‑A (family and individual needs); complete Format III‑B as consolidation capturing all family and individual needs at village level with gap analysis.
3. 3Village Development Plan Preparation and Approval – Prepare comprehensive Village Development Plan through auto‑generation on portal based on inputs in all required formats; present complete plan including infrastructure development, convergence planning, and Gap‑filling requirements to Gram Sabha for formal approval; obtain Gram Sabha resolution approving the Village Development Plan and upload approved plan with resolution on online portal.
4. 4District Level Appraisal and Fund Release – Submit Gram Sabha approved Village Development Plan to District Level Project Appraisal cum Convergence Committee for technical appraisal and final approval; receive first installment of ₹80,000/- for administrative expenses upon village selection to initiate capacity building and awareness activities; obtain release of complete Gap‑filling fund of ₹20,00,000/- after District Level Committee approval preferably in single installment.
5. 5Implementation and Progress Monitoring – Execute approved infrastructure works using Gap‑filling funds within 2 years while ensuring convergence with other Central and State schemes; update monthly progress on infrastructure and individual needs fulfillment through Formats IV and V with real‑time scoring in Format VI; conduct annual social audit by Gram Sabha and submit progress reports, utilization certificates, and photographic evidence through online portal.

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