Lok Sabha Question No. 320 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-22
Subject: Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Omprakash Bhupalsinh Alias Pavan Rajenimbalkar, Shri Sanjay Uttamrao Deshmukh, Shri Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.320 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2025

## IMPLEMENTATION OF PRADHAN MANTRI ADARSH GRAM YOJANA

## $320. SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV: SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN RAJENIMBALKAR:

## SHRI SANJAY UTTAMRAO DESHMUKH:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the salient features of Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY) implemented in the country;
- (b) the details of the benefits received under the said scheme in Maharashtra, particularly in Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha Constituency;
- (c) the number of villages identified so far under the said scheme in Maharashtra particularly in Parbhani and Dharashiv;
- (d) the extent to which key sectors such as health, education, communication and livelihood have been improved in the said villages particularly the villages in Yavatmal-Washim and Parbhani Lok Sabha Constituencies and aspirational district of Dharashiv;
- (e) whether the Government has faced any hardships in bridging the gap in key development sectors, if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the details of the remedial steps taken to deal with the said problems particularly in Maharashtra?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE)

(a): In 2021-22 the erstwhile scheme of Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY) has been subsumed under the umbrella Scheme Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY). The Adarsh Gram component of PMAJAY focuses on improving infrastructure and basic services in SC-majority villages to ensure dignified living and enable residents to reach their full potential. It specifically targets villages having more than 40% Scheduled Caste population and a total population of 500 or more, aiming for their integrated development

- through convergence of various existing schemes from central and state governments. Adarsh Gram component addresses ten key development domains: Drinking Water and Sanitation, Education, Health and Nutrition, Livelihood and Skill Development, Social Security, Rural Roads and Housing, Electricity and Clean Fuel, Agricultural Practices, Financial Inclusion, and Digitization. To bridge any gaps not covered by other schemes, it provides gap-filling funds to states. Progress under Adarsh Gram component is tracked through 50 monitorable indicators across these domains to ensure accountability and measurable outcomes. The overarching vision is to transform these villages into 'Adarsh Grams' —model villages where basic needs are met, disparities are minimized, and people have access to essential services. The scheme also emphasizes strong convergence and coordination among various government departments and agencies to maximize developmental impact.
- (b): Under the Adarsh Gram component of PMAJAY, 515 villages have been selected in the state of Maharashtra and Rs. 51.29 crore has been released to the State Government of Maharashtra.

Out of these, the following villages have been selected in Yavatmal - Washim Lok Sabha constituency. The number of villages declared as Adarsh Gram is as follows:

|   S.NO | District   | No.of villages/No. of Adarsh selected   |   Gram declared villages |   No of villages where No of villages work has been completed | Pending   |
|--------|------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
|      1 | Yavatmal   | 28                                      |                       17 |                                                            17 |           |
|      2 | Washim     |                                         |                       25 |                                                            16 | 11        |

For Yavatmal - Rs.3,50,40,000/- and for Washim - Rs.3,50,20,000/- have been sanctioned for development works in the villages.

- (c): Under the Adarsh Gram component of PMAJAY, 515 villages have been selected in Maharashtra. Out of these, 6 villages in Parbhani and 6 villages in Dharashiv (erstwhile Osmanabad district) have been selected.
- (d): In Yavatmal - 17 villages, Washim- 25 villages, Parbhani - 1 village and Dharashiv- 3 villages have been declared as Adarsh Gram.

The development works carried out in these villages are amongst the 10 key domains such as Drinking Water and Sanitation, Education, Health and Nutrition, Livelihood and Skill Development, Social Security, Rural Roads and Housing, Electricity and Clean Fuel, Agricultural Practices, Financial Inclusion, Digitization.

(e): Nil

- (f): Not applicable in view of reply at (e) above.

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