Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) drives integrated development and economic empowerment of Scheduled Caste communities.
Distilled Policy Brief
- During the period from 2023-24 to 2025-26, the scheme's grant-in-aid component benefited 1,19,679 beneficiaries in Andhra Pradesh across infrastructure development, livelihood generation, and skill development programs.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
What are the key components of the PM-AJAY (Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jati Abhyuday Yojana) scheme, including the 'Adarsh Gram' component?
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Examine how targeted schemes like PM-AJAY contribute to the integrated development and socio-economic empowerment of Scheduled Caste communities in India.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY)': 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the socio-economic development of Scheduled Caste communities. 2. One of its key components includes developing eligible villages into 'Adarsh Gram' with necessary physical and social infrastructure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment implements PM-AJAY to ensure the integrated development and economic empowerment of Scheduled Caste communities. A core component of the scheme involves developing eligible SC-majority villages into 'Adarsh Gram' by bridging infrastructure gaps and improving socio-economic indicators.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.