Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana

✦Key Features

• Integrated development across 8 sectors: Road Connectivity, Telecom Connectivity, Drinking Water & Sanitation, Health & Nutrition, Education, Livelihood, Energy, and Cultural & Sports
• Village Development Plan (VDP) prepared through a participatory approach involving Gram Panchayats
• Gap-filling funds provided by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for identified interventions
• Convergence with other Central and State Government schemes for holistic development
• Focus on villages with more than 50% Scheduled Tribe population and at least 500 ST individuals
• Robust monitoring mechanism through an online portal and MIS system

✓Eligibility Criteria

• Villages with a minimum of 50% Scheduled Tribe population
• Villages with a minimum of 500 Scheduled Tribe persons
• Identified by State/UT governments based on demographic criteria
• Villages not already covered under similar intensive development programs

★Benefits

• Improved access to basic services and infrastructure in tribal villages
• Enhanced livelihood opportunities and income generation for tribal communities
• Better health and education outcomes for tribal populations
• Overall socio-economic upliftment and empowerment of Scheduled Tribes

▶Application Process

• Identification of eligible villages by State/UT governments based on demographic criteria
• Preparation of a comprehensive Village Development Plan (VDP) by Gram Panchayats/Village Level Committees
• Approval of the VDP by District and State Level Committees
• Submission of approved VDPs and proposals to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for fund allocation
• Release of funds to State/UT governments for implementation of approved activities
• Monitoring and evaluation of progress by central and state authorities

₹ Budget Allocation

7500

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): 100% Central Government (Special Central Assistance).

Historical Context

Launched by revamping the existing SCA to TSS scheme to provide a more focused and result-oriented approach for tribal village development.