Sarkari Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana
About Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY) was rolled out in 2009-10 to support an area-based model of development, with a focus on the all-round development of villages where Scheduled Castes form the majority. PMAGY pursues this integrated development of SC-majority villages in two ways: (a) mainly by converging the delivery of relevant Central and State/UT government schemes; and (b) by taking up activities that fall outside existing Central and State schemes, funded instead through ‘Gap-filling’ Central Assistance of up to ₹20,00,000 per village.
The scheme began as a pilot in 2009-10, selecting 1,000 villages across five states — Tamil Nadu (225), Rajasthan (225), Bihar (225), Himachal Pradesh (225), and Assam (100). Every one of these 1,000 villages has since been declared an ‘Adarsh Gram’ by its respective State Government. > What an ‘Adarsh Gram’ looks like
An ‘Adarsh Gram’ is a village where basic services reach everyone, so that even the most disadvantaged groups have their minimum needs met and inequality is kept to a minimum. Such villages have the infrastructure and basic services needed for a dignified life, giving every resident the environment to make the most of their potential.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
06 Jul 2009
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The village's Scheduled Caste population must be at…
The village's Scheduled Caste population must be at least 50%, though in some states villages with 40% or more SC population can also qualify.
The village must appear in the most recent…
The village must appear in the most recent Census data.
Villages with a total population of 500 or…
Villages with a total population of 500 or more are preferred.
Villages already covered in an earlier phase of…
Villages already covered in an earlier phase of PMAGY are generally not picked again.
Benefits Provided
Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Holistic Village Development
Targets villages where Scheduled Castes are in the…
Targets villages where Scheduled Castes are in the majority.
Works to turn them into model villages where…
Works to turn them into model villages where every basic service is accessible. Financial Support
Provides ₹20 lakh per village to close critical…
Provides ₹20 lakh per village to close critical gaps in infrastructure and services. Village Development Plan (VDP)
A tailored 5-year plan is drawn up from…
A tailored 5-year plan is drawn up from a baseline survey of local needs. Convergence of Schemes
Brings together several central and state schemes, such…
Brings together several central and state schemes, such as PMAY-G, MGNREGS, Ujjwala, and SBM. Infrastructure Improvements
Covers roads, electricity, sanitation, water supply, healthcare, schools,…
Covers roads, electricity, sanitation, water supply, healthcare, schools, and Anganwadis, among others. Social Empowerment
Fosters social harmony, inclusion, and awareness within SC…
Fosters social harmony, inclusion, and awareness within SC communities. Monitoring Framework
Tracks over 50 indicators spanning education, health, livelihoods,…
Tracks over 50 indicators spanning education, health, livelihoods, and more. No Direct Cash Benefit
Individuals gain indirectly, through better village facilities and…
Individuals gain indirectly, through better village facilities and easier access to schemes, rather than through cash payments.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Village Development Plan (VDP)
Village Development Plan (VDP).
Bank account details (for Implementing Agencies)
Bank account details (for Implementing Agencies).
Details of the Village PMAGY Convergence Committee
Details of the Village PMAGY Convergence Committee.
A list of committee members giving names,…
A list of committee members giving names, designations, contact details, and formal approval from the Gram Panchayat or relevant authority.
Data on the percentage of households with access…
Data on the percentage of households with access to the domains below (in the prescribed format):
Drinking water and sanitation
Drinking water and sanitation.
Health and nutrition.
Rural roads and housing.
Electricity and clean fuel.
Digitization.
Education.
Social security.
Agricultural practices.
Financial inclusion.
Livelihood and skill development.
2009-07-06
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.
Submission of Village Profile and Convergence Committee Details…
Submission of Village Profile and Convergence Committee Details Format Used: Format-1 This first step requires submitting full village details — demographic data plus the identity of the Convergence Committee members who will oversee the scheme's implementation locally.
Only for - Assessment and Submission of Infrastructure…
Only for - Assessment and Submission of Infrastructure Requirements and reparation of the Estimated Action Plan Format Used: Format-2 Existing infrastructure gaps in the village are assessed, and the findings are passed on to the relevant authorities to feed into the action plan. Format Used: Format-4 A detailed action plan is drawn up, laying out the scope of work, likely costs, and funding sources, spanning both convergence-based and gap-filling interventions.
Only for - Household Survey to Identify Individual…
Only for - Household Survey to Identify Individual Needs and Mapping of Schemes to Identified Beneficiaries Format Used: Format-3A A door-to-door survey captures each household's specific needs, so interventions stay need-based and inclusive. Format Used: Format-3B The household survey data is then used to map each eligible household to the relevant government schemes and welfare programmes.
Formulation and Approval of Village Development Plan (VDP)…
Formulation and Approval of Village Development Plan (VDP) Format Used: VDP Document All the proposed development activities are consolidated into the Village Development Plan and sent to the District Level Convergence Committee (DLCC) for review and formal sign-off.
Implementation of Development Activities and Progress Reporting Format…
Implementation of Development Activities and Progress Reporting Format Used: Submit Progress Format Once approved, the VDP moves into implementation, with district and village authorities executing activities on schedule and reporting progress through the defined monitoring system.
Declaration of the Village as "Adarsh Gram" Criteria
Declaration of the Village as "Adarsh Gram"
Criteria:
Minimum Score of 70 and Open Defecation Free (ODF) Status
After the identified needs have been met, the village is evaluated, and if it clears the assessment criteria, the competent district authority formally declares it an "Adarsh Gram".
Note -
1. For Step 2, the user may follow either one of these plans:
2. - Assessment and Submission of Infrastructure Requirements and reparation of the Estimated Action Plan.
Household Survey to Identify Individual Needs and Mapping of Schemes to Identified Beneficiaries.
3. All the formats can be downloaded from the Official document (from page 30 onward).
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Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.