Economy
PM-AJAY Covers 47,200 Villages, Funds Skills and Student Hostels
PM-AJAY has covered over 47,200 villages while funding infrastructure, livelihoods, skills and hostels for Scheduled Caste communities.
What happened
The government’s PM-AJAY scheme has covered more than 47,200 villages, benefiting over 47.79 lakh people. As of September 8, 2026, 18,093 villages had been declared model villages, with 46,944 development works completed and 27,032 village development plans prepared. The scheme’s three components support village infrastructure, social-economic projects, and student hostels.
Why it matters
The scheme directs public funding toward infrastructure, skills and livelihoods for Scheduled Caste communities. About ₹1,730 crore released between 2021-22 and 2025-26 supported opportunities for over 2.5 lakh beneficiaries.
Source: Press Information Bureau (India)