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PM-AJAY: ₹11,186 Crore Released for SC Development

24 September 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESPM-AJAY: ₹11,186Crore Released forSC Development24 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said that more than ₹11,186 crore has gone to the three PM-AJAY components since FY2014-15.

Key facts

  • Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the socio-economic development of Scheduled Caste communities.
  • Merged from 2021-22.
  • Funds released: over ₹11,186 crore since FY2014-15.
  • Components: Adarsh Gram, Grant-in-Aid and Hostels.

Schemes merged into PM-AJAY

Earlier schemeNow part of
PM Adarsh Gram YojanaPM-AJAY
Special Central Assistance to SC Sub PlanPM-AJAY
Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas YojanaPM-AJAY

About Adarsh Gram

A village with over 50 per cent SC population, developed against monitorable socio-economic indicators.

Exam angle

  • Nodal ministry: Social Justice and Empowerment.
  • Related terms: Articles 46, 338 and 341; SC Sub Plan; scholarships for SC students.
  • Three components: Adarsh Gram, Grant-in-Aid, Hostels.

Test yourself

1. Which ministry runs PM-AJAY?

PM-AJAY is run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

2. From which financial year has PM-AJAY been a merged scheme?

It has been merged since 2021-22.

3. Under PM-AJAY, an Adarsh Gram is a village with more than what share of SC population?

Over 50 per cent SC population qualifies.

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