Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY)
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
PMAGY drives saturation-level infrastructure development - roads, water, health and housing - in villages with 50% or more SC population, through convergence of central and state schemes, identified by state governments rather than individual application.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2009
- Last date
- Ongoing / No fixed deadline
- Helpline
- NA
What you get
Villages with significant SC population get saturation-level development of physical and social infrastructure including roads, drinking water, health facilities, and housing through convergence of central and state schemes, aimed at reducing the gap between SC and general population development indicators.
Who is eligible
Villages with SC population of 50% or more (40% in some special category states) are identified for coverage under PMAGY; residents of these villages benefit collectively.
Documents you need
Not applicable for individuals; villages are identified and covered through state government surveys.
How to apply
No individual application; check with your Gram Panchayat or District Social Welfare Office whether your village is identified as a PMAGY Adarsh Gram.
Frequently asked questions
Which villages are covered under PMAGY?
Villages with 50% or more SC population (40% in some special category states).
Do residents apply individually for PMAGY benefits?
No, villages are identified through state surveys and covered collectively for infrastructure development.
What does PMAGY aim to achieve?
To close the development gap between SC-majority villages and general population villages across key infrastructure and social indicators.