COUNCIL FOR PROMOTION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT OF INDIA
PM-AJAY (Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana) is a centrally sponsored umbrella scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The scheme aims to bring about the holistic development of Scheduled Castes (SCs) through integrated interventions in education, skill development, infrastructure, livelihood promotion, and social justice.
Launched by merging previous standalone schemes for better implementation, monitoring, and impact, PM-AJAY provides targeted support to enable SC communities to achieve socio-economic upliftment and dignity.
To improve the quality of life and livelihood opportunities for Scheduled Castes
To enhance educational outcomes and skill acquisition among SC youth
To create sustainable livelihood opportunities through entrepreneurship and employment
To ensure social security, justice, and protection of rights
To support basic infrastructure development in SC-dominated villages
Focuses on improving infrastructure like roads, sanitation, drinking water, schools, and community centers in villages with more than 50% SC population.
Ensures convergence of central and state schemes to enhance the overall quality of life.
Includes Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships to promote education at all levels.
Financial assistance to reduce dropout rates and encourage higher education.
Construction and operation of hostels for boys and girls to ensure safe and conducive accommodation, enabling uninterrupted education.
Financial assistance, soft loans, and capacity-building programs for SC entrepreneurs.
Encourages start-ups and small businesses within SC communities.
Funding support to credible NGOs implementing projects aimed at SC welfare, such as education centers, skill training, and health services.
Information dissemination on legal rights, government schemes, and provisions for SCs through workshops, camps, and media.
Increased literacy rates and educational attainment among SC youth
Enhanced employment and entrepreneurship opportunities
Improved living standards through better infrastructure
Greater social inclusion and reduced discrimination
Empowered SC communities with access to welfare schemes and legal protection
Collaboration with state governments and district administrations for ground-level implementation
Convergence of resources from multiple ministries and schemes
Regular monitoring through digital platforms and third-party evaluations
Community participation through local bodies, NGOs, and Panchayati Raj Institutions
Application through state SC development corporations or concerned district social welfare departments
Online registrations for scholarships via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Direct approach to PMAGY nodal officers for infrastructure-related components
Collaboration with banks and financial institutions for credit-based schemes
The SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT COUNCIL OF INDIA (SECI) is a dedicated Work under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, focused on creating nationwide promotion and awareness about social justice schemes and welfare initiatives by the govt. of India.
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