Question: What are the eligibility criteria for Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana?

Answer: Here are the eligibility criteria for Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana:

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ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsIntroductionSaansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) was launched on 11th
October 2014 with the aim to translate the comprehensive vision of Mahatma Gandhi about an ideal Indian village into reality, keeping
in view the present context. Under SAGY, each Member of Parliament adopts a Gram Panchayat and guides its holistic progress giving
importance to social development at par with infrastructure. The 'Adarsh Grams' are to become schools of local development and
governance, inspiring other Gram Panchayats. By involving villagers and leveraging scientific tools, a village development plan is
prepared under the leadership of a Member of Parliament. The distinct feature of this Yojana is that it is: Demand Driven, Inspired by
Society, and Based on People's Participation.ï»¿ObjectivesTo trigger processes that lead to the holistic development of the identified
Gram PanchayatsTo substantially improve the standard of living and quality of life of all sections of the population through -Improved
basic amenities, Higher productivity, Enhanced human development, Better livelihood opportunity, Reduced disparities, Access to rights
and entitlements, Wider social mobilization, Enriched social capitalTo generate models of local level development and effective local
government which can motivate and inspire neighboring, Gram Panchayats to learn and adapt.To nurture the identified Adarsh Grams as
schools of local development to train other gram panchayatsï»¿ValuesFar beyond mere infrastructure development, SAGY aims at
instilling specific values in the villages and their people so that they get transformed into models for others. These values include:1.
Adopting peopleâ€™s participation as an end in itself â€“ ensuring the involvement of all sections of society in all aspects related to the
life of the village, especially in decision-making related to governance2. Adhering to Antyodaya â€“ enabling the â€œpoorest and the
weakest personâ€​ in the village to achieve well-being 3. Affirming gender equality and ensuring respect for women4. Guaranteeing
social justice5. Installing dignity of labor and the spirit of community service and voluntarism6. Promoting a culture of cleanliness7.
Living in consonance with nature â€“ ensuring a balance between development and ecology8. Preserving and promoting local cultural
heritage9. Inculcatng mutual cooperation, self-help, and self-reliance10. Fostering peace and harmony in the village community11.
Bringing about transparency, accountability, and probity in public life12. Nurturing local self-governance13. Adhering to the values
enshrined in the Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties of the Indian ConstitutionOkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo
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