Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: State Government, Village

With a view to enabling an area-based development approach, a new scheme Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY) was launched during 2009-10. The Scheme aims at the integrated development of Scheduled Castes majority villages.

Benefits:
> **Holistic Village Development**

  - Focuses on Scheduled Caste (SC)-majority villages.

  - Aims to transform them into model villages with access to all basic services.

> **Financial Support**

  - ₹20 lakh per village for filling critical gaps in infrastructure and services.

> **Village Development Plan (VDP)**

  - A custom 5-year development plan based on baseline survey and needs.

> **Convergence of Schemes**

  - Integrates multiple central/state schemes like PMAY-G, MGNREGS, Ujjwala, SBM, etc.

> **Infrastructure Improvements**

  - Roads, electricity, sanitation, water, healthcare, schools, Anganwadis, etc.

> **Social Empowerment**

  - Promotes social harmony, inclusion, and awareness among SC communities.

> **Monitoring Framework**

  - Tracks progress across 50+ indicators in education, health, livelihoods, etc.

> **No Direct Cash Benefit**

  - Individuals benefit indirectly through improved village facilities and access to schemes.

Eligibility:
1. Village must have ≥50% Scheduled Caste (SC) population, but villages with ≥40% SC population may also be included in some states.
1. The village must be recognized in the latest Census data.
1. Ideally villages with ≥500 total population.
1. Villages already covered under PMAGY earlier phases may not be reselected.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Submission of Village Profile and Convergence Committee Details
Format Used: Format-1The initial step involves submitting comprehensive details of the village, including demographic data and identification of the members of the Convergence Committee responsible for overseeing the implementation of the scheme at the local level.
Step 2: Only for - Assessment and Submission of Infrastructure Requirements and reparation of the Estimated Action Plan 
Format Used: Format-2An assessment is carried out to identify existing infrastructure gaps within the village. The findings are documented and submitted to the relevant authorities to support the preparation of the action plan.Format Used: Format-4A detailed action plan is prepared, estimating the scope of work, associated costs, and funding sources, including both convergent and gap-filling interventions.
Step 2: Only for - Household Survey to Identify Individual Needs and Mapping of Schemes to Identified Beneficiaries
Format Used: Format-3AA door-to-door survey is conducted to assess the specific needs of individual households. This step ensures that interventions are need-based and inclusive.Format Used: Format-3BBased on the household survey, a beneficiary-wise mapping is done by linking relevant government schemes and welfare program to each eligible household.
Step 3: Formulation and Approval of Village Development Plan (VDP)
Format Used: VDP DocumentThe Village Development Plan, encompassing all proposed developmental activities, is finalized and submitted to the District Level Convergence Committee (DLCC) for review and formal approval.
Step 4: Implementation of Development Activities and Progress Reporting
Format Used: Submit Progress FormatUpon approval, implementation of the VDP begins. The district and village-level authorities ensure timely execution of activities and submit progress reports as per the defined monitoring mechanism.
Step 5: Declaration of the Village as “Adarsh Gram”
Criteria: Minimum Score of 70 and Open Defecation Free (ODF) StatusFollowing successful implementation and fulfilment of identified needs, the village is assessed. If it meets the evaluation criteria, it is officially declared as an “Adarsh Gram” by the competent district authority.
Note - 
For the Step 2- User can procedure either one for following plans:
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.
All the formal can be downloaded or accessible from Official document (page 30 onwards).

Documents Required:
Village Development Plan (VDP).
Bank Account Details (for Implementing Agencies).
Details of the Village PMAGY Convergence Committee.
List of committee members with names, designations, contact details, and official approval by Gram Panchayat or concerned authority.
Data on Percentage of Households Having Access to the Following Domains (as per  prescribed format):
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.