What is the full form of PM-AJAY, seen in news in May 2025?
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Explanation
Pradhan Mantri Aashirwad Jati Abhuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) Scheme:
This is a flagship integrated scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. It was created by merging three earlier schemes (Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana, Special Central Assistance for Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan, and Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatravas Yojana).
Main Objectives:
Income Generation: To increase the income of Scheduled Caste (SC) families through skill development and grants.
Infrastructure: To develop basic infrastructure (roads, water, electricity) in SC-dominated villages.
Education: To build hostels for students to facilitate education.
The scheme has three components:
Adarsh Gram: Integrated development of villages.
District/State Level Projects: Large-scale skill training and infrastructure to increase income.
Hostel Construction: Safe housing to promote education.